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Every day is the best day in the year

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 30 – Dare to be happier

The Dalai Lama said, “I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 25 – Improve Your Health

When I was choosing what to do after school, very few of us went on to be scientists.  I preferred the arts, but since considering psychology as an option and deciding it wasn’t for me (but doing some modules as … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 24 – Vive La Romance (and helping it along sometimes)

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.  “Pooh!” he whispered.  “Yes, Piglet?”  “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw.  “I just wanted to be sure of you.”  ~A.A. Milne When we find a relationship with a special other, like Nat King … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 23 – Connecting hearts, turning lives around

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.  Leo Buscaglia We … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 20 – Stand Up For Your Life

I really believe that by boosting our confidence and self-estem we have the key to creating authentic joy in our lives. Dawn Breslin Self esteem is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a favourable impression or opinion of oneself.” … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 18 – Change Your Story, Change Your Life

The one thing that will stop you “knowing what to do when you grow up” is your past.  All of your fears and dreams and hopes come from your past experiences or your future fears based on what you’ve already … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reason to Journal 17 – It’s Never Too Late To Create

In the Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown writes about how she had become completely disconnected from her creativity, believing that she had a real job instead.  Like many of us too, she remembered her attempts at art in school being … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 16 – To Find Out What You Want To Do When You Grow Up

Frankl said, “Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfilment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone’s task is unique as his … Continue reading

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The Magic of Journaling – Reasons to Journal 15 – Choose Victor over Victim

Compassion for self and compassion for others set you free from judgement and perfectionism.  They will also help you be gentle with yourself if you have ever had to deal with trauma or very difficult experiences.   Journaling for trauma needs … Continue reading

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