Journal Lovers News

You know those days when you struggle with racing thoughts, trying to take everything in, focus, and prioritize? There's a relatively easy way to manage that: a brain dump. All you need is a pen, paper, or dedicated brain dump journal. Then, whenever you need to, take 10-15 minutes to write down every abstract thought in...

I don't think it's necessary to ask if you're keen to live your best life. I mean, aren't we all? But what's interesting is that if you keep a journal, you already have your hands on an important self-improvement tool. As I flip back through the journals I've been working on this past year,...

Are you one of those people with a shelf full of empty notebooks? Do you find the idea of journaling every day to be daunting? Are you not really sure what to write in those journals that are collecting dust? Sometimes, we get overwhelmed by all the ideas out there and are not really...

Do you ever get caught in negative thought patterns? What if you could learn how to reverse those distorted thoughts all on your own and focus on joy instead? Cognitive journaling could do that for you. It's a pretty new concept, developed by Dr. Richard Ragnarson. It's based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which...

Recently, the team at SohoSpark had an impromptu poll that asked: Why do YOU journal? Not ONE person referenced bullet journals or planners. No one said that they journal because it helps them stay organized. Instead, the answers focussed on mental wellbeing, fostering creativity, improving writing skills, achieving goals, and manifesting dreams. And, hey,...

What routines do you currently have for self-care? The phrase has become a trendy buzzword that's often used to encourage consumerism. Things like manicures and scented candles might bring us moments of joy, but they're not actually self-care. True self-care strengthens your mental and physical resiliency over the long term. Getting more sleep and turning off...

What do you do with your ideas? I often get my best ones when I'm walking my dogs. With my phone stowed away and the sun on my face, my brain whirls. The problem is, by the time I get home and unhook the harnesses, those ideas are often gone forever. The solution: an...