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Creating a pandemic journal or diary

April 30, 2020 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

How to create a pandemic journal

You may be sick of hearing that we’re living in unprecedented times, but also starting to think about keeping a pandemic journal as you realise how different your life is becoming. There are lots of reasons to keep a journal, particularly now, whether it is to help with your mental health or to keep a record for your children. And no it is not too late to start. It is only too late if you Continue Reading …

16 ways to reinvigorate your journal writing

October 31, 2019 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

Have you been writing your journal for several years? Are you feeling bored with your journal writing? Do you think you could get more from journaling? I feel this way. I’ve written in my journal for close to 30 years. For many years it was off-and-on, but has become a daily habit over the last few years. But, I’m wondering if I’ve fallen into a rut. I always journal just before I go to sleep Continue Reading …

My 2019 Journal

January 7, 2019 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

My 2019 Journal

I’m starting 2019 with the journal I was using at the end of 2018. It is a notebook from a supermarket and I love the combination of the colours and words on the cover. However, there is nothing special about the notebook, it is functional rather than pleasurable to use.

My 2019 Journal

My 2nd 2018 journal

May 15, 2018 by Kate Davis 3 Comments

My 2nd 2018 journal

It has only taken me a third of the year to start a journal in 2018. As I continued using the undated journal I’d started in August 2017 at the start of the year. My new journal is a change from the Castelli notebooks I’ve used for the last few years. This one is a Flame Tree Notebook* and was a 40th birthday present. The cover pattern is based on Turkish Iznik style stone paste tiles Continue Reading …

My 2nd 2018 journal

My 2018 journal

January 21, 2018 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

My 2018 journal

This is the journal I’m using at the start of 2018 although it isn’t actually a 2018 journal. I started this journal on 30th August 2017 but as I use undated notebooks I’ve just continue last year’s journal. It is a Castelli* notebook, the same as my 2016 and 2017 journals, and was a great gift from a work conference. I like the Castelli notebooks because they have narrow lines and are great for fountain pens Continue Reading …

My 2018 journal

7 different journals for children

November 17, 2017 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

7 different journals for children

Now my children are writing journals I’ve realised they look for different features to me. So here are the seven different journals for children we’ve discovered. Benefits of children keeping a journal The oldest journal I’ve kept is from when I was 11 or 12, although I know I wrote earlier ones. I don’t know what triggered my initial writing, maybe the popularity of Adrian Mole books. I don’t think you can be too young to Continue Reading …

7 different journals for children

15+ Journal Writing Posts

May 13, 2017 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

15+ journal writing posts

Are you interested in journal writing, but don’t know where to start? I started writing my journal as a child in 1989, and have written it on and off since; that is over 25 years. I know all you need to start writing is a pen and some paper, but if you are like me you want to read about it first. So here are all the posts I’ve written about journal writing to help Continue Reading …

15+ journal writing posts

Introduction to creativity – The Artist’s Way

February 25, 2017 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

Introduction to creativity - The Artist's Way

Feeling more creative is something I’ve wanted for many years, so over 15 years ago I bought The Artist’s Way*, a 12 week course that helps you discover or reignite your creative self by making creativity part of your everyday life. Back then I made it as far as page 21. My work has recently held a Feel Good Festival to help staff feel good. One of the activities was a half day workshop entitled “Developing Continue Reading …

Introduction to creativity - The Artist's Way

Book suggestions for Journal Writers

November 30, 2016 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

books suggestions for journal writers

As we approach the end of December, it is time to think about journalling for the new years it time to start a journal or to start a new type of journal. Plus, there is the opportunity to add some journal writing books or notebooks to your Christmas wish list. I know I will be adding a mix of journalling and personal development books to my list, the difficult bit is choosing the ones to add. So here are Continue Reading …

books suggestions for journal writers

7 different books to use for a journal or diary

December 4, 2015 by Kate Davis 8 Comments

7 different books to use for a journal or diary

When you decide to start a journal or diary, there are two important questions to consider; the type of journal you want to keep, and the type of notebook to use. Of course, you can choose any book and just write particularly, if you don’t have a specific type of journal in mind. If you are looking for inspiration here are some of the different books available.   Page a day diary A page a Continue Reading …

7 different books to use for a journal or diary
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