Below is the story of how I found journaling (or how journaling found me), my experience on the page, how it has guided my life, and how I came to create Journaling Saves. For the deep dive on how I’ve leveraged journaling to navigate life's biggest challenges,...
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Musings
Welcome to Journaling Saves 2.0!
I’m so excited to be back with a freshly launched Journaling Saves 2.0!
7 Things you taught me in 1 year
The site is 1 year old and to celebrate I cry about how much I love you and eat lots of cake.
Reach Your Dreams with Baby Steps
When we set goals for the new year, it’s important to dream big but plan small.
Harnessing the Power of Community
Journal prompts to help you explore and harness the power of community in your life.
What an Ornery Cat Can Teach Us About Love
Loving “as is.” Because the best kind of love doesn’t demand a warranty.
Journaling Music: The Oracle of Shuffle
Listening to music while journaling can serve as both a grounding force and a playful prompt.
Blueline Notebooks: a Love Story
Blueline notebooks make the best journals in the world. Here’s why.
10 Things I Learned Reading My Teenage Diary on Stage
Here’s what I learned from the mind-boggling experience of reading at the Salon of Shame in Seattle.
In Memory of Stephanie
A fellow journaler passed away over the weekend and this is a tribute to her life and contribution.
The 7 Links Challenge
The best material from the Journaling Saves archives thus far, as well as some other sites I love.
Art Journaling at Daniel Smith
Saturday’s art journaling demo at Daniel Smith Art was fab. Here’s the details.
The Art of Paying Attention
Your life and realationships are telling you what they need, you just have to learn to listen.
The Key to Happiness
Journal writing about your feel-good moments can increase your happiness. Here’s how.
How Daily Journaling Got Me a New Studio
Journaling daily about needing my own space was the impetus for a new studio.
Journaling Heals All Wounds
Whether your trauma is physical or emotional, journaling guides you through pain and into recovery.
Pen Lust and Alternate Lives at Pike Place Market
A field trip to Pike Place Market feeds my lust for beautiful stripey hand carved wood pens.
How Journaling Saved My Life
Journaling saves, for real. How journaling saved my life and gave birth to this very site.