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You do not have to be a great writer or artist to enjoy the benefits of journaling. This creative form of expression can help us focus, reduce stress and leave a written legacy of inspiration.
Tips:
- Don’t feel as though you must journal every day. You do not want to become overwhelmed by something that should be fun and inspiring. Starting small is better than not starting at all. But remember, even a few words or an inspiring quote is a wonderful addition to your work.
- There is no right or wrong way to journal. Just let the creativity flow. If you are having trouble getting started or just need inspiration check our blog each week as we share tips and give you prompts to help stir your imagination.
- Set goals. There are many reasons to begin journaling. I use journaling as a way to share my faith and encouragement to future generations.
Ideas:
- inspirations
- quotes
- feelings, dreams, thoughts
- hopes, prayers
- gardening, nature, birds
- travel and exploration
- ideas
- simple day-to-day musings
- sketch, paint, color, collage
It is never too late to realize a dream. Keep a journal with a list of things you would like to accomplish – experiences, achievements. Some call this a “bucket list” though that term is fairly new.
Tip: Cut out pictures that will inspire you. Add them to your journal or create an inspiration board that will inspire you to walk into the life you dream.
Remember:
- To always be prayerful and learn to listen.
- Keep priorities in their proper place.
- Take action. Very few things will happen without some effort and we should always act in accordance with our belief. We do what we can and have faith that God will do the rest. The doors you are seeking may just open wide.
- Be patient. Honestly, none of us particularly like it, but if we do not continue in patience we will give up – which is the only sure way to fail. So we continue in patience and hope. We hope in what we do not yet have.
- Remember your inheritance. As a child of God you have an inheritance that will surely come to pass. An inheritance more magnificent than anything you could hope for in this lifetime.
Have you thought about what you would like to do most in this life? Write a list (often called a “Bucket List”) of the things you would like to accomplish. If you have never created a record of such things, you might find it refreshing and insightful. I challenge you to try to accomplish the things that mean the most to you and begin to check off the items on your list!
Consider these 25 questions to help you get started:
- What is your dream job?
- Where would you like to travel?
- Whom would you like to travel with?
- Do you like to explore? Where would you go?
- Do you like to mentor or help others succeed?
- What is your favorite charitable cause?
- What do you want for your children?
- What would you like your children to know?
- What do you want to leave for your children?
- Whom do you miss spending time with?
- What books would you like to read?
- Do you want to be more stylish?
- Would you like to be more healthy?
- Do you have a close relationship with God?
- Do you pray often for others?
- Is there anything left unsaid that you would like known?
- Do you want to write a book?
- What would you like to learn?
- Who are you? What would you want others to know about you?
- Have you ever climbed a tree? What little thing haven’t you done that you would like to do?
- At this very moment what would make you very happy?
- What is the most unusual thing you would like to do?
- Where can you picture yourself if you were living the life you dream?
- If you had no money, what would you do if you had the time?
- If tomorrow were your last day, what would you do today?
