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Journalling 101 - FAQ

June 27, 2022 Helen Davis
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New to creative journalling?

Wondering where to start? Well, here we aim to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs). And respond to some key thoughts, statements, ideas . . .

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Journalling 101 - Can Journalling Be Eco-Friendly?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
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Creative Journalling Can Be Green . . .

Some say:

“The Earth would just be eh without art.” But have you ever considered the amount of paper — trees. And paint — often plastic derived and crammed with chemicals. Are consumed in the name of art?

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Journalling 101 - Why Perfectionism Has No Place In Your Journal

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
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On Perfectionism, Mess & Mistakes

Creative journalling is a process. A journey. An exploration. A kind of adventure. Requiring us to let go and let live. There will be ebbs. There will be flows. There will be mistakes. There may be blobs. Dribbles. Scrawls which make your skin crawl . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags creative journal, creativity, inner critic, perfectionism, Danielle Laporte, Anne Lamott, Marcus Aurelius, shame, mistake

Journalling 101 - How Much Time Do I Need to Journal?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
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Finding Time for Creative Journalling

The washing. Work emails. Job applications. Mending that wheel on Jack's bike. So many things vie for our attention. And letting ourselves loose with a plethora of pens and paints can feel self indulgent. So we relegate activities, like creative journalling, to the bottom of our already bursting To Do lists . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags self care, creative journal, creativity, time, pockets of time, priority

Journalling 101 - Do I Have to Be Creative to Journal?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
Mixed media Rorschach surrealist woman crying portrait

But I’m Not Creative!

Creativity is a loaded word. A much misunderstood word. Haunted by ghosts of art teachers past. Weighted with words uttered by well-meaning parents concerning arty crafty things being airy fairy things . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags creativity, visual journal, creative journal, wonder, NASA, creative flow, curiosity, judgement, criticism, inner critic

Journalling 101 - What Do I Do in a Creative Journal?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
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The beauty of creative journalling is . . .

Anything goes. All those pleasures that consumed you as a child can be put to good use, think . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags creative journal, creativity, prompts, processes, directives, questions, drawing, doodling

Journalling 101 - So What's a Creative Journal Exactly?

June 25, 2022 Helen Davis

A Creative Journal is . . .

A book to play in. A place to express yourself visually. Without judgement. A space to reflect, release, reimagine. Gather thoughts, feelings, inspirations. A place to let your mind wander. And your eye wonder . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags creative journal, creativity, self care, journaling, journalling, visual journal
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