Broadly, divergent journaling is a process that allows for incorporating various journaling methods in a single location. I am a mom, wife, and artist. But I also wear many other hats; this is part of being human. I am a daughter, a sister, a grandma, a chef, a laundress, a maid, a fashion consultant, a […]

Focus Quote Life can come at you at the speed of light. There’s work, family, friends, and, of course, your personal wants and needs. There are doctor appointments, household chores, events and activities, personal care time, and all of those other moments that happen one after another. Your planner brings all of this together and […]

Focus Quote Maya Angelou’s quote speaks to a journaler’s soul. We can carry the pain and struggles of our lives within our hearts. These ‘stories’ can make or break you if left to fester. Releasing them will bring you relief. How you release these stories is entirely up to you. Some people choose to release […]

Focus Quote Reflection journaling is a popular method of journaling. As Nando Prudhomme writes, you can reflect on actions and behaviors not just of your own but also of others. Sometimes, this reflection can make or break relationships. In journaling about my actions towards others, I sometimes learn why and how they are not in […]

Focus Quote You will hear comments like journaling changes your life all over the place. I have even heard some say it absolutely will not change your life. If you were to gather up all of those opinions and balance them out, you would discover that more people believe it changes your life. At the […]

Plant Life Sticker Packs This Plant Life Sticker Pack brings to mind the calming nature of plants. For me, there is something calming about plants. It doesn’t matter if you are around them inside or out; they are peaceful, and as an artist, they are inspiring as well. I have assembled this ready-to-print pack of […]

Focus Quote The more I journal, the more I realize that I have better conversations with myself in journal form. I understand that may sound odd. But here’s what I mean: In my head, I need to choose what I want to eat. I want pizza; the last time I had pizza was in July, […]

The other day, I was watching videos on YouTube while working when a video by Journaling Planet popped up. In the video, How To Start Your Own Ekphrastic Journal & What Is Ekphrastic Journaling, she described combining ekphrasis and journaling, and I thought, ‘WOW, this is something that needs to go into my journaling toolbox!’. […]

Mushroom Life Sticker Packs Mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms! I love mushrooms and plants and all things nature. I have assembled this ready-to-print pack of 16 stickers for use in your journals, planners, or anywhere else. You can easily print them onto sticker paper or regular paper if you want to cut them out and use them. […]

Focus Quote If you haven’t noticed, the theme of my weekly quotes are around journaling. We see inspirational and motivational quotes all the time. They are empowering, uplifting, and thought-provoking for your life, career, etc. But here, those same emotions are what I want you to feel where your journal is concerned. If you want […]

Focus Quote I am 100% in agreement with Robin Sharma. I also write in a journal daily, which has transformed my life. The writing has made me more calm, less anxious, and more in touch with my own desires. I understand myself better. I have a better understanding of my own reactions to events that […]

Focus Quote The intention that you carry with you into your journal is important. Are you there to document your day-to-day experiences? Are you trying to keep in touch with your innermost thoughts? Perhaps, you are there to discover more about yourself. This is where I suggest you intend to do all of the above. […]

Focus Quote I have heard it said that you should write things down when studying. The very act of writing helps you to retain information. It creates pathways to your brain or something. I believe they said it was ‘tactile information recall.’ This information is beneficial for learning. But what about when we are journaling? […]