I work with lots of people who are interested in starting to journal for themselves but are unsure where or how to get started. I suggest start with exactly where you are in the moment. Get your tools for journaling together – a fast moving pen, a favourite notebook (line or unlined) and create the time for your journaling date (15 minutes is good – make it amount of time that is doable within your current reality).
A blank page can feel like a daunting space for both new journal writers and seasoned writers alike – it can help to have a prompt, or way into the page..
Read Lynda's entire article Journal writing prompts to help you go to the page
Lynda Monk, our official Self-Care Expert
Journal writing prompts definitely get you to a place of openness so that the words flow and you tap into the depth of who you truly are.
My favorites are ones that keep you in the present moment and ones that explore feelings.
One of the journal writing prompts - actually more of a technique I guess - is to have a written dialogue with a feeling, situation, or person. It may sound strange, but this back and forth dialogue can be incredibly healing. It gets you to the heart of the matter.
Follow your bliss!
Ronda
Posted by: Ronda Del Boccio, The Story Lady, Ambassador of Inspirational Thoughts | April 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM