Journal Writing

You don’t always know what will carry you through grief until you’re in it. For me, it wasn’t advice or distractions or even time – at least not at first. It was writing. In the quiet moments, when the house felt too still and the weight of loss pressed in, I found myself reaching for a pen…

Do you like to record memories from your travels? Do you often jot things down during your journey, only to forget them? Creating a travel journal that you will actually look back on is easier than you think. You don’t need to be a writer with perfect grammar or a skilled scrapbooker. The essence of a memory-making travel journal is authenticity and genuine…

As we ease out of winter – at last! – I’m dreaming of travel. Maybe you are too? Whether far away or close to home, we can add to the experience by keeping a travel journal. Even if you never read it again, writing while far from home can help us more deeply appreciate those special…

Have you been thinking of starting an analog journal? In this digital world, it’s easy to open your laptop or tablet and start journaling into a document. I, for one, have been guilty of that. But there is just something about the old, trusted pen and paper that I prefer…

We were supposed to be writing fiction. That’s what I told myself when I signed up for my fifth writing class at age 58. That was seven years ago. I was excited to use my imagination. Write someone else’s story. Escape into an artistic pursuit…

Do you keep a record of what you eat? Why would anyone want to bother to keep an eating journal each day? If you want to keep your weight down but still enjoy the foods you love and stay off the diet hamster wheel…

When I was 16 years old, my mother died of alcoholism. I didn’t know what to do, I was lost and afraid and life felt impossible. So, what did I do? I drank a lot to feel nothing, to numb out. And I also started journaling, every day. I wasn’t sure why, it just felt like something…

Estrangement from an adult child is an emotional and/or physical distance that is emotionally troublesome for all involved. The complicated nature of the process and elements of estrangement are as varied as the individual stories…

Life after 60 is often characterized by significant transitions. Journaling has been my go-to method for navigating transitions, as it provides me with the ideal space for reflection, problem-solving, and setting meaningful goals. As effective as journaling is for me and many others…

This stage of life is a time of transformation, new beginnings, and deeper self-discovery. It’s a stage where you’ve accumulated wisdom, experiences, and lessons, but also where you may be wondering, “What’s next for me?” As you embark…