Anitya Bhavana Cultivating Impermanence in Everyday Life
At its core, Anitya Bhavana is the contemplation of the impermanent nature of life. It …
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How Journaling Helped Emma Find Her Purpose
Emma’s life looked fine from the outside. She had a stable job, a pleasant flat, …
Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Daily Writing Habit
Tom had tried and failed to keep a journal more times than he could count.Every …
Happy Self Improvement Month 2025
Welcome to Self Improvement Month. It is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take action …
If You Struggle to Explain How You Feel, This Journaling Method Will Change That
I want to talk about one of the most powerful tools for developing emotional self-awareness. …
The Power of Personal Memoir: How Diverse Voices from History Inspire Us to Tell Our Own Stories
Throughout history, people from all walks of life have felt a powerful urge to document …
The Forgotten Kingdom
Long ago, in the heart of the great jungle, there lived the most magnificent creatures …
Build a Daily Affirmation Habit with the 369 Journaling Method
Creating lasting habits is one of the most powerful ways to shape our lives, yet …
Finding a Journaling Routine That Works for You
Journaling is meant to support your life, not add pressure. The truth is, there is …
Write a Postcard to Your Younger Self: A Journaling Prompt for Reflection
Do you remember sending or receiving postcards? Today we focus on a journaling exercise all …
From Memory to Meaning: How Writing Your Story Shapes Your Legacy
We all have memories that would make amazing stories. Maybe you disagree when you read …
From Croissants to Canal Banks: Writing Prompts for Places That Shaped You
I remember when summer days stretched endlessly and neighbourhoods were kingdoms to explore, and certain …
Map Your Life: A Journaling Prompt to Chart Your Journey
Today I want to focus on a creative journal prompt. Imagine your life as a …
Save Your Go-To Prompts & Monitor Your Monthly Writing Progress
I am happy to share a few new updates to the site. Save Your Prompts …
From Overthinking to Clarity: Use These Journal Prompts to Choose Wisely
My best friend is an over thinker. It takes a lot to get her to …
From Coffee to Calm: Journaling Prompts That Capture Your Morning Spark
Let's think about how we start our days. Morning rituals are fascinating. They're often so …
Bourbon or Digestive? What Your Favourite Biscuit Says About Your Story
Todays memoir prompt takes us into dangerous territory...biscuit preferences. Remember when someone in your office …
Nerves, Noteworthy: Use Your First-Day Anxiety to Discover Your Story
I was eleven. I wore a blazer that was too big. "Room to grow into …
Commute Then, Reflect Now: A Journaling Exercise on Time and Terrain
Think back to your daily commute from a decade ago. It might have been a …
Celebrate What You Do Best: A Journal Prompt to Honour Your Strengths
We are often our own worst critics and it is so easy to focus on …
What Did Sundays Mean to You? A Memoir Prompt About Family Traditions
Sunday meant one thing in our house - the roast dinner ritual. By 10am, the …
First Pet Love: A Single Journal Prompt to Spark Joy
Pets are often our first experience of unconditional love. Was your first pet a dog, …
Strawberry Syrup & Mr Whippy: Memoir Prompts from Childhood Summers
The sound of an ice cream van is more than just a jingle it is …
The Car That Carried You: A Memoir Prompt on Journeys That Mattered
My first car was an olive green lump of personality.Beige interior. Sticky patch on the …