Daily Business Cards - October 11th to 14th
Of course I’m second guessing the whole idea today.
What is your business or contact card title for the day?
Daily Business Card - October 11th
I wrote about this new adventure in more detail in my newsletter today, so it seemed fitting to make it my title for the day.
I also added a projects page here on my site to display all the cards in one place.
What’s your business card title today?
Mind Wanderings Mini Journal
It’s finished! A new mini journal made with hand painted paper and printed prompts from my 10 Minutes to Let Your Mind Wander journal pages and a few others from my archives. I’ve put together a short video to show you how many prompts I’ve managed to fit into this journal.
Later today, I’ll be posting it somewhere in my shop as part of my giveaway series.
Making mini journals
New mini journal in progress using prompts from my 10 Minutes to Let Your Mind Wander pages and a few others from my archives. Such fun!
Two new mini journals
These little journals were such fun to make. The paper is hand painted and I made sure to fill every fold with prompts, even in spots you can’t see at first glance!
I’ve hidden them somewhere among the listings in my shop. Can you find them?
Seeing yourself in this moment
Year’s ago, I read a study on workplace problem solving. The general idea was that people who were asked to identify many different parts of themselves — the conscientious worker part, the dedicated partner part, the caring nurturer part, the creative part, the silly part, etc. — prior to being presented with a problem were better at solving it than people who were asked only about their role at work.
I think about this idea all the time. That when we are able see ourselves in all our multi-dimensional brilliance, we are better equipped to handle whatever the world throws at us, we have more of our tools at our disposal. It’s what I was thinking about when I created this page, which is dedicated to capturing a vivid image of yourself right now so that you can carry it with you into your day and the adventures that await you.
The Ways in Which You Are Strong, Capable and Connected - New Journal Pages
I’ve just posted a new set of printable journal pages over at the shop. It’s full of things I would love for each of us to know about ourselves:
…that we are brave enough to pursue our dreams in spite of our fears;
…that we can forgive and be forgiven, to lighten our loads just a little and make room for new adventures;
…that some part of each of us shines brightly in every moment, even this one right now;
…that our goals are within our grasp, even in the face of daunting setbacks;
…that our well being is worthy of our time and effort; and
…that we are not alone.
The first page in the set is free for you to try. You can click here or on the image below to download it. You’ll find the rest over at my Colourful Words page.
As always, from my resilient, dreaming heart to yours, best wishes and happy journaling. xoxo
Journaling forgiveness
This one’s almost ready to go. It’s framed in terms of letting go, recognizing growth and moving forward. Reflection in action. I’m hoping it can be used in two ways — to reflect on forgiving others and, perhaps more importantly, on forgiving ourselves. An opportunity to lighten the load a bit, to make room for new adventures.
How to Use Your Journal to Write a Thank You Note
This cheerful exercise brings together some of journaling’s best features:
Thinking on paper. By composing a thank you note using your journal, you can take a moment to think about someone’s generosity or kindness and what it means to you.
Memory keeping. You’ll create a record of the moment or action for which you’re thankful and that will help you remember it.
Transforming thoughts into action. This is where the power of journaling really shines through. It gives you an easy way not only to recognize your gratitude, but also to act on it.
All it takes are a few simple, specific steps.
Starting in your journal, write your responses to these five prompts:
One person you’d like to thank.
One thing you’d like to thank her or him for.
Two details to describe the thing for which you’re thankful.
One way in which it made a difference to you.
One lovely thing about the person you’re thanking.
Next, select a card or sheet of note paper and turn your prompt responses into a thank you note. Here’s one way you might write it:
Dear (1.),
Thank you so much for (2.)! I love (3.).
It means so much to (4.). You’re (5.)!
Love,
The only thing left to do is sign your name and you’re finished!
In a short sequence of thoughtful steps, you’ve documented a meaningful moment in two ways — in your journal for you to keep and in a note expressing your gratitude to send to someone who will surely be thrilled to receive it.
To make it even easier, I’ve created a new printable journal page that includes all the prompts I listed above. You can download it by clicking here or on the image above. As always, the pdf file includes four page sizes: letter, half letter, A4, and A5.
If you’d like to see more, you’ll find a variety of 10 Minute Journal Pages, free sample pages, and much more in my printables shop.