Journaling for Dummies - Starfire, Amber Lea

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Résumé :

Amber Lea Starfire is a writer and writing coach who has published two memoirs and several journaling how-to books. She has also developed a series of online classes and workshops that have helped hundreds of people journal and deepen their writing practice. Find out more at www.writingthroughlife.com....

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Sommaire:

Introduction 1

About This Book 2

Foolish Assumptions 3

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 4

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Getting Started With Journaling 7

Chapter 1: Exploring Life With Journaling 9

Defining Journaling 10

Appreciating what journaling is 10

Recognizing what journaling isn't 11

Taking First Steps Toward Journaling Success 11

Determining your preferred communication style 12

Understanding your motivations 12

Introducing the Many Ways You Can Journal 14

Writing without structure 14

Using writing prompts 14

Making lists and other structured forms 15

Drawing on your creative side 15

Journaling for specific purposes 16

Trying Your Hand at Journaling 16

Chapter 2: Discovering the Many Benefits of Journaling 19

Enhancing Your Well-Being 20

Emotional and mental health 20

Physical health 21

Supercharging Inspiration and Achievement 22

Creativity 22

Productivity 24

Writing craft 24

Improving Your Life 25

Recording events 25

Clarifying thoughts and feelings 26

Making decisions 27

Tapping into your inner wisdom 28

Discovering your Self 29

Chapter 3: Preparing for Your Journaling Practice 31

Exploring Your Reasons for Journaling 32

Listing your reasons 32

Identifying your top priorities 33

Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Journaling Practice 34

Figuring out your ideal journaling schedule 35

Building incrementally for achievable results 37

Choosing Your Main Medium 38

Journaling by hand: Arguments for and against 39

Going digital: Comparing advantages and disadvantages 41

Figuring out what works best for you 43

Gathering Your Tools 44

Choosing a nifty notebook 44

Picking a comfortable writing instrument 44

Selecting a digital journaling application 46

Preparing Your Journaling Space 48

Carving out your niche 48

Getting comfy with the right furnishings 49

Seeing the light 49

Setting the stage with the right props 50

Chapter 4: Establishing Your Practice 51

Making Time for Journaling 52

Deciding when to write 52

Putting it on the calendar 54

Setting reminders 55

Holding yourself accountable 55

Setting Boundaries 56

Announcing your intentions 56

Making arrangements for childcare and other responsibilities 57

Holding the line 57

Overcoming Fear and Other Obstacles to Journaling 58

Determining what's holding you back 58

Facing your fear 59

Making your fear your friend 64

Putting Your Seat in the Seat 67

Avoiding procrastination 67

Turning off social media and other distractions 68

Using tools to help you focus 68

Setting the Mood 68

Creating a ritual 69

Breathing deeply and going within 69

Writing Your Plan 70

Part 2: Exploring Popular Journaling Techniques 71

Chapter 5: Journaling for Reflection 73

Exploring Life with Reflective Journaling 73

Defining reflection 75

Seeing the benefits of reflection 76

Getting Started with Reflective Journaling 78

Step 1: Focusing on your purpose 78

Step 2: Setting a time limit 79

Step 3: Structuring your writing process 80

Step 4: Reflecting on the writing process 86

Writing Through Time 87

Shining a light on the past 87

Contemplating change in the present 93

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