Journal Prompt - Finders keepers

One thing I've found surprisingly hard to find is ... a suitable background for my photos. Even as I write this, it seems like such a trivial matter, but I've spent a huge amount of time trying to get this one small thing right and I'm still not there.

This week, for example, if you had stopped by for a visit, you would have found me ironing sheets of tissue paper, trying to get the folds out. A fool's errand, I tell you. Those folds are there to stay. So, for now, it's back to the drawing board.

How about you? What have you found hard to find?

First poll over at Patreon

One of my new features over at Patreon is a weekly journal-related poll. I think it'll be a fun way to share our thoughts on journaling and develop new journal prompts and printables together.

This week I'm asking, "When do you journal?" and I've included responses such as "in the morning", "on weekends", "on vacation," and many more.

I've made this week's poll a public post so that you can give it a try. Once you've logged in -- it's free! -- you can add your responses and see the poll results so far.

If you'd like to share here in the comments instead, please do! I'd love to learn more about your journal practice!

Journal Prompt - Happy repeats

I was so excited to send out my first Patreon reward today -- this little prompt right here! I haven't really said much about my new Patreon page, other than linking to it from my website homepage. It's a really interesting platform that I think will help me to continue creating and sharing my journal work in a more sustainable way. I'll write more about it in the coming days as I settle in.

In the meantime, let's get to the prompt. At the top of my list is continuing to explore Patreon. I feel like it's going to be such a good fit. Tomorrow, I'll post my first poll and I can't wait! Two more things I'd happily repeat tomorrow are (1) tea and homemade chocolate chip cookies for my afternoon break and (2) walking outside in the warm (well, almost warm) sunshine.

How about you? What's happening today that you'd gladly repeat tomorrow?

New Front Page

Gave the website a little makeover with a new front page. It's mostly me, explaining what I do, but it's also my love letter to journaling. I hope you'll take a peek. I'd love to know what you think!

Journal Prompt - Strengths and skills

In this season of my life, the first item on my list is invariably perseverance, followed closely by its partner, patience. In parenting, work, and lately, puppy training, perseverance is king. Today, my organizational skills are also being tested. Big air quotes around the word skills when it comes to organization. But I'm working on it!

What's on your list?

Printable Journal Prompt - Know-how

A new printable prompt! Click here or on the image above to download.

In the meantime, what's on your list?

Friday Afternoon Fun

Paper shenanigans on a Friday afternoon. Happy weekend, friends!

Journal Prompt - Good thoughts

Sometimes the best moment is this one right now.

What are you thinking about?

10 Good Reasons To Journal

I've almost finished updating a little series I created a few years ago for my newsletter. This time, a colourful little e-book is on the way. Can't wait to share it soon!

Journal Prompt - Beautiful Things

Two beautiful things I can see right now: (1) a set of shelves by my desk - full of books and my daughters' artwork, (2) big, fluffy snowflakes outside my window. One beautiful thing I can imagine: the ocean - a particular stretch of the North Atlantic held in my imagination until I get to see it again.

What's on your list?