by simon | Mar 11, 2023 | Writing Grove
So much has been researched about the benefits of journaling. Ones that particularly resonate with me include: Evoking mindfulness: I’m not the most mindful of women. However, I have found journaling a valuable way to focus on the now of writing, even when my mind...
by simon | Mar 4, 2023 | Writing Grove
Paper or computer: Currently, when it comes to journals, I have an A4 purple hardback item, an A5 magnetic clasp jobbie (silver with black cats on) and several garish colours spiral-bound A5 notebooks. I have three beautiful journals, one A5 fluffy covered item,...
by simon | Feb 25, 2023 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience
Resilience is about strengthening several mindsets and skills. Loving chocolate is a positive mindset; consuming it is a life-enhancing skill. These are my 13 go-to sentences for helping other people understand why chocolate is good for them (and me): 1 Chocolate...
by simon | Feb 18, 2023 | Writing Grove
I love reading fiction and non-fiction, and I love writing, so a reading journal is an excellent combination of both passions. Bibliotherapy is the technical term used when books are used for personal insight with or without a reading journal. These are some of the...
by simon | Feb 11, 2023 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience
Loving yourself is about putting yourself first, even when others demand your attention. It’s recognizing your strengths, flaws, and imperfections and still holding yourself in the highest regard. It’s making a mistake, picking yourself back up, growing from that...
