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Diaries & Journals

Why you should write a love letter to yourself

April 9, 2019 by Lucy Williams
writing a love letter to yourself

The chances are you don’t quite see yourself the way others do — something which can be exasperated and negatively impacted upon by common mental … Read more

Why every teen should use a journal

January 18, 2019 by Lucy Williams
Female hands writing in a journal

As a tween and teen, I wrote every single thought and feeling down in a diary — this book would now be referred to as … Read more

Journal prompts for a journey of self-discovery

January 4, 2019 by Lucy Williams
Person writing in a journal

Your journal can be an excellent tool for getting to know yourself. You might think you know yourself fairly well already, but these journal prompts … Read more

Journal prompts for Christmas

December 7, 2018 by Lucy Williams
Woman writing in Christmas journal

It’s the most wonderful time of year! It’s also an excellent time to reflect on Christmas and what exactly it means to you and your … Read more

What’s the difference between a diary and a journal?

November 14, 2018November 9, 2018 by Lucy Williams
Journal or diary

Diaries and journals are often confused with each other, the words used interchangeably, however there are some big differences between the two, and both can … Read more

Journal ideas to help you tackle anxiety

October 5, 2018 by Lucy Williams
Writing in a journal

Anxiety is a normal part of life that is brought on by periods of high stress, however it is possible for anxiety to present itself … Read more

How to write & use a bucket list

August 11, 2021August 20, 2018 by Lucy Williams
Skydiving

A bucket list is essentially a list of things you’d like to do in your lifetime. This can include activities, events and places you’d like … Read more

How to journal with your child

July 23, 2018 by Lucy Williams
Child writing in a journal

When your children are young, it is often easy to build a connection with them as it is more about physical actions — you feed … Read more

Why all writers should keep a journal

August 11, 2021March 1, 2017 by Lucy Williams
Bearded man in floral shirt writing in journal with coffee on table by window reflection

Many successful writers have kept a journal – from Virginia Woolf to David Sedaris, to C.S. Lewis and Anaïs Nin. Life is inspiration for all … Read more

Why & how to keep a health journal

January 9, 2019October 5, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Health journal

If you’re experiencing any kind of illness, a health journal is a great method of tracking symptoms. Even if you’re currently as fit as a … Read more

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