Stop.
Take it all in, whatever is around you. Catch every facet, big and small.
Write it in your journal.
Catch the five senses:
I see...
I hear...
I touch and feel...
I taste...
I smell...
Then, do this with several moments the last day or two.
Life is built on moments. Don't allow them to pass you by and fail to take them all in.
Showing posts with label Daily Journaling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daily Journaling. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Thinking and Journaling
OUR THOUGHTS ARE THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL WE HAVE AND ARE THE MOST NEGLECTED
Our lives are so full, so busy, we barely have time to breathe, let alone think. Who has time to think something all the way through? Isn't this where most of our challenges start is in our thought life or the lack thereof?
Our thoughts are the most powerful tool we have in our arsenal for this thing called daily look vintage life. Our thoughts are the very thing that can make us or break us. They are what can help us life a thoroughly enjoyed and blessed life--or a tormented one. And it is our thought life we tend to take for granted the most.
We neglect our thought life, after all. We might become obsessed with a particular thought or line of thinking that we forsake all others. Or, we fail to think at all, never mind think something all the way through.
Our thoughts can stress us out or uplift us. They can strengthen us or weaken us. Our thoughts can help us live the best life possible, or the worst. If we want world peace, it begins in our thoughts and nowhere else.
Want to change the world, change your thoughts. Want to live the best life possible, change your thoughts. Want to distress, change your thoughts. Want to properly grieve, think. Want to make the best decision, think it all the way through from every angle.
Our thoughts are the most powerful tools we have to live, but are the very things we neglect the most and take for granted the most.
THINKING INTENTIONALLY
Since our thoughts are so powerful, we need to control them, rather than allow our thoughts to control us or allow our thoughts to act like popcorn popping in our head. We need to think intentionally and on purpose. However, we need to do more than just that. We need to think things through all the way through to the conclusion and then keep thinking it to remind us of the conclusion and what we are supposed to do because of the conclusion. This is how we live the most blessed, purposeful, content, and productive life possible.
Journaling helps us do this and more.
JOURNALING AND A THINKING LIFE
Thinking something all the way through and to completion, by arriving at a conclusion and a plan for action or inaction, is what separates us from an insect or an animal.
However, how often do we really do that? How often do we control our thoughts, rather than allow them to control us, think through all of the angles, think it all the way through to completion, and arrive at a conclusion we can then put into action or inaction--and keep bringing it to remembrance so we stay on track? How often?
Not very often.
As a matter of fact, our thoughts normally go in one of two ways: We obsess about the unimportant--or our thoughts are like popcorn popping, bouncing in every direction but do not lead to anything fulfilling and often lead us astray.
If we were to think a great deal more, we would not say or do something stupid, and we sure wouldn't reach false conclusions and act on them.
And, how often do we allow someone else to do the thinking for us?
Then, there are times we are lazy in our thinking and don't want to bother with it or just don't care.
None of that is good or helpful, and sure isn't productive and often leads to poor outcomes and mistakes.
Journaling helps us to think.
And not only that, journaling helps us to really think.
And journaling helps ensure we think correctly and think things all the way through.
THE BEST LIFE WE CAN LIVE IS A THINKING LIFE
For all of the previous reasons, journaling helps us live the best life possible: a thinking life in which we make sure to take nothing for granted and count our blessings, as we think something all the way through from every angle until we reach a conclusion or action or inaction.
Thinking makes us live deliberately and journaling forces us to deliberately think.
HOW TO THINK IN OUR JOURNALING: A JOURNALING EXERCISE OR PROMPT
The best help our journaling offers us in living a thinking life is we can write all of our thoughts in our journals, to let some go and to realize we need to think some other thoughts through. It's important for us to do this every day and first thing in our journals. We need to sort through our thoughts from the previous day, from the night, and what popped into our minds when we woke up this morning. But, get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
What thoughts are obsessive thoughts that keep coming to mind for some reason? Are they thoughts we need to work through, are silly and nonsensical and need to let go, or a combination of each? Then, do it in your journal: think it through or let it go. But, get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
Our thoughts can also be our to do list kind of thoughts. Get them down in your journal so you can think of something more productive. But, get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
If you think of any memories, capture them on the page. Is there something you feel compelled to think about and think through? Then, do so in your journal. Also, something to keep in mind is how you need to get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
Our thoughts can appear random and not make sense at the time, let me repeat, but get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
Every day, journal and think about the following:
So, go for it, write all your obsessive and popcorn thoughts down on the page, along with the things you were already thinking through in order to reach a conclusion.
What thoughts do you need to let go and move on?
What thoughts do you need to think all the way through, from all angles, to a conclusion and then act on the conclusion or do not act on the conclusion?
Our lives are so full, so busy, we barely have time to breathe, let alone think. Who has time to think something all the way through? Isn't this where most of our challenges start is in our thought life or the lack thereof?
Our thoughts are the most powerful tool we have in our arsenal for this thing called daily look vintage life. Our thoughts are the very thing that can make us or break us. They are what can help us life a thoroughly enjoyed and blessed life--or a tormented one. And it is our thought life we tend to take for granted the most.
We neglect our thought life, after all. We might become obsessed with a particular thought or line of thinking that we forsake all others. Or, we fail to think at all, never mind think something all the way through.
Our thoughts can stress us out or uplift us. They can strengthen us or weaken us. Our thoughts can help us live the best life possible, or the worst. If we want world peace, it begins in our thoughts and nowhere else.
Want to change the world, change your thoughts. Want to live the best life possible, change your thoughts. Want to distress, change your thoughts. Want to properly grieve, think. Want to make the best decision, think it all the way through from every angle.
Our thoughts are the most powerful tools we have to live, but are the very things we neglect the most and take for granted the most.
THINKING INTENTIONALLY
Since our thoughts are so powerful, we need to control them, rather than allow our thoughts to control us or allow our thoughts to act like popcorn popping in our head. We need to think intentionally and on purpose. However, we need to do more than just that. We need to think things through all the way through to the conclusion and then keep thinking it to remind us of the conclusion and what we are supposed to do because of the conclusion. This is how we live the most blessed, purposeful, content, and productive life possible.
Journaling helps us do this and more.
JOURNALING AND A THINKING LIFE
Thinking something all the way through and to completion, by arriving at a conclusion and a plan for action or inaction, is what separates us from an insect or an animal.
However, how often do we really do that? How often do we control our thoughts, rather than allow them to control us, think through all of the angles, think it all the way through to completion, and arrive at a conclusion we can then put into action or inaction--and keep bringing it to remembrance so we stay on track? How often?
Not very often.
As a matter of fact, our thoughts normally go in one of two ways: We obsess about the unimportant--or our thoughts are like popcorn popping, bouncing in every direction but do not lead to anything fulfilling and often lead us astray.
If we were to think a great deal more, we would not say or do something stupid, and we sure wouldn't reach false conclusions and act on them.
And, how often do we allow someone else to do the thinking for us?
Then, there are times we are lazy in our thinking and don't want to bother with it or just don't care.
None of that is good or helpful, and sure isn't productive and often leads to poor outcomes and mistakes.
Journaling helps us to think.
And not only that, journaling helps us to really think.
And journaling helps ensure we think correctly and think things all the way through.
THE BEST LIFE WE CAN LIVE IS A THINKING LIFE
For all of the previous reasons, journaling helps us live the best life possible: a thinking life in which we make sure to take nothing for granted and count our blessings, as we think something all the way through from every angle until we reach a conclusion or action or inaction.
Thinking makes us live deliberately and journaling forces us to deliberately think.
HOW TO THINK IN OUR JOURNALING: A JOURNALING EXERCISE OR PROMPT
The best help our journaling offers us in living a thinking life is we can write all of our thoughts in our journals, to let some go and to realize we need to think some other thoughts through. It's important for us to do this every day and first thing in our journals. We need to sort through our thoughts from the previous day, from the night, and what popped into our minds when we woke up this morning. But, get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
What thoughts are obsessive thoughts that keep coming to mind for some reason? Are they thoughts we need to work through, are silly and nonsensical and need to let go, or a combination of each? Then, do it in your journal: think it through or let it go. But, get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
Our thoughts can also be our to do list kind of thoughts. Get them down in your journal so you can think of something more productive. But, get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
If you think of any memories, capture them on the page. Is there something you feel compelled to think about and think through? Then, do so in your journal. Also, something to keep in mind is how you need to get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
Our thoughts can appear random and not make sense at the time, let me repeat, but get them down on the page in case later you realize there was a reason why you thought of it.
Every day, journal and think about the following:
So, go for it, write all your obsessive and popcorn thoughts down on the page, along with the things you were already thinking through in order to reach a conclusion.
What thoughts do you need to let go and move on?
What thoughts do you need to think all the way through, from all angles, to a conclusion and then act on the conclusion or do not act on the conclusion?
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Daily Journaling Exercises or Prompts
WHAT SHOULD YOU JOURNAL NOW?: IT'S YOUR TURN (A DAILY JOURNALING EXERCISE OR PROMPT)
These are prompts to go through each day answer one or all each and every day. Be thorough in your response.
List at least five blessings in your life today.
List at least five blessings from your past.
List at least three blessings you know or think you'll have in your life.
How are you feeling?
What are you thinking?
What have you done and experienced today?
Journal about each of your senses today: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, and sensing/discerning.
Answer who, what, where, when, why, how, and what-if questions.
List at least three memories that pop into your mind. Give enough information of each memory you can journal more about it later. Now, journal more in-depth about at least one of these memories.
What are your dreams and goals? How are you going after them and making them come true?
What is an inspirational quote that comes to mind?
Are you focusing on a theme in your life today, this week, this month, this quarter, and/or this year? If so, what is it? How? Explain.
Where have you been?
What have you learned?
What are your favorites? Why? What memories come from each?
List at least five more blessings in your life.
These are prompts to go through each day answer one or all each and every day. Be thorough in your response.
List at least five blessings in your life today.
List at least five blessings from your past.
List at least three blessings you know or think you'll have in your life.
How are you feeling?
What are you thinking?
What have you done and experienced today?
Journal about each of your senses today: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, and sensing/discerning.
Answer who, what, where, when, why, how, and what-if questions.
List at least three memories that pop into your mind. Give enough information of each memory you can journal more about it later. Now, journal more in-depth about at least one of these memories.
What are your dreams and goals? How are you going after them and making them come true?
What is an inspirational quote that comes to mind?
Are you focusing on a theme in your life today, this week, this month, this quarter, and/or this year? If so, what is it? How? Explain.
Where have you been?
What have you learned?
What are your favorites? Why? What memories come from each?
List at least five more blessings in your life.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Journaling Prompt: List Journaling
Journaling Prompt: List Journaling
Make a list of anything your heart desires. List your favorite books. What three memories have you made so far today. List 25 blessings you have in your life today. List 1000 places you want to see. List 1000 places you've been. List 1000 things you've owned or had in your possession in your life.
Now, here's the key: Make sure to list as many memories as you can for each item you list. And, make sure to journal at least three sentences on each memory to describe it and why it came to mind.
List journaling is a freeing kind of journaling where you don't have to write an essay of sorts. Just make a list.
This is the kind of journaling to do to keep things simple. If you don't have time to journal, try this one. It saves time and is too easy to do. (Never mind how it's addicting.)
Tag. It's your turn. Give it a try.
Make a list of anything your heart desires. List your favorite books. What three memories have you made so far today. List 25 blessings you have in your life today. List 1000 places you want to see. List 1000 places you've been. List 1000 things you've owned or had in your possession in your life.
Now, here's the key: Make sure to list as many memories as you can for each item you list. And, make sure to journal at least three sentences on each memory to describe it and why it came to mind.
List journaling is a freeing kind of journaling where you don't have to write an essay of sorts. Just make a list.
This is the kind of journaling to do to keep things simple. If you don't have time to journal, try this one. It saves time and is too easy to do. (Never mind how it's addicting.)
Tag. It's your turn. Give it a try.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Are you too busy? Journaling Saves Time
Are you too busy?
Do you have at least an hour a day Monday-Friday, and at least two hours per day on the weekends, of free time?
If not, you are TOO busy.
Do you journal at least an hour a day--and have an hour to two of free time--through stealing time? Try it. It works. I've mentioned it before, but we each have lots of down time in our day--where we are waiting and can journal.
I guarantee if you journal at least an hour a day, you will have MORE free time and will be less busy. Do you want to know why? Your journaling puts your proprieties in order and you start to do what you do in a more productive way. It saves time. Think I'm crazy? Try it for 90 days and get back to me. You'll see what I mean.
Steal some journaling time: when you are on hold, while waiting in a line, while cooking, while waiting for appointments, on break, in the restroom, in the car driving, while exercising, etc. I'm talking journal with a pen or computer--or an audio tape, ion case you were wondering.
Journal more and save time. Trust me. It works. And, you'll be less stressed and anxious, less tired, and will feel more purposeful as well.
How can you beat that?
~ Stacy Duplease
Journalkeeper & Memoir Writer
Do you have at least an hour a day Monday-Friday, and at least two hours per day on the weekends, of free time?
If not, you are TOO busy.
Do you journal at least an hour a day--and have an hour to two of free time--through stealing time? Try it. It works. I've mentioned it before, but we each have lots of down time in our day--where we are waiting and can journal.
I guarantee if you journal at least an hour a day, you will have MORE free time and will be less busy. Do you want to know why? Your journaling puts your proprieties in order and you start to do what you do in a more productive way. It saves time. Think I'm crazy? Try it for 90 days and get back to me. You'll see what I mean.
Steal some journaling time: when you are on hold, while waiting in a line, while cooking, while waiting for appointments, on break, in the restroom, in the car driving, while exercising, etc. I'm talking journal with a pen or computer--or an audio tape, ion case you were wondering.
Journal more and save time. Trust me. It works. And, you'll be less stressed and anxious, less tired, and will feel more purposeful as well.
How can you beat that?
~ Stacy Duplease
Journalkeeper & Memoir Writer
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
TIME OFF--EVEN FROM JOURNALING
While it is true that I journal every day, I also think that it is imperative to take some time off from everything every now and then--and I mean everything. I call it my extended Sabbath and/or vacation. It is important to refuel and recharge.
The last few months have been a busy time for my husband and me. Actually, busy does not quite cut it in description. We have been slammed. We have barely had time to breathe.
Needless to say, we have taken some desperately needed time off from everything. It has been quite delightful for this four day weekend. We have been able to sit on our rears and watch movies, read, enjoy one another's company, and relax. That has been a blessing.
I even took time off from journaling. Gulp. Yep. I sure have. I needed it, believe it or not. Time off from everything is sometimes more important so we can put more of our heart and soul into things later. This was one of those times.
That being said, it was not easy. I have felt a chunk of my heart was missing because I took time off from journaling. But, it was worth it. Do you want to know why? It's because I have more to offer my journaling this next week. I will be refreshed and ready to tackle preparation for the New Year.
(Written on Christmas Day)
-- Stacy Duplease
Journalkeeper & Author
(Image Credit: Microsoft Online Images)
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The Journey of a Journal
The best journey we can go on in our lives is in our journals. It is the best exploration we can do and is worth every moment.
-- Stacy Duplease
Journalkeeper & Author
(Image Credit: Microsoft Images Online.)
A Change of Life
A journal can change your life--if you let it.
The question is, will you? Will you let your journal change you? Will you do what it takes to let your journal change your life?
Journaling, every day, as much as possible--and reviewing and evaluating your experiences and lessons learned is the key.
-- Stacy Duplease
Journalkeeper & Author
(Image Credit: Microsoft Images Online)
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Journaling daily: A lesson learned the hard way
A lesson learned long ago, and the hard way, about journaling was to journal immediately when I go through a rough patch in my life. Journaling helps me get through the difficult or dark time. There have been times in my life when the pain is so acute because of a situation that I have not journaled--and I regretted it deeply later. I've had to pay for it, as a matter of fact. I seem to have the God-given talent for making things far more difficult on myself than they need to be in the first place. Hence, when I journal through these times, I am able to gain a clearer, fresh perspective, where I can think more with logic ad lean less on emotion.
Therefore, I've learned to journal through the tough stuff--as well as through the sunny days.
During the sunny days, the happier ones, I tend to get so focused on them that I put off journaling and then only journal when I can fit it into my schedule. This bites me as well because I am only journaling part of the time and missing a lot of journaling material in my life.
Journaling, for me, is a daily MUST do--and I journal all day long as I do whatever it is I am doing. It makes life simpler, more focused, and I leave my legacy in the meanwhile.
JOURNALING EXERCISE:
How about you? How often do you journal and what happens when you don't journal?
~ Stacy Duplease
(Image Credit: Stacy Duplease)
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