Ask anyone what financial freedom means and you will receive as many different answers as there are people. But, while the definition is unique to everyone, there are some commonalities in perceptions and in ways to approach that lofty ideal. Financial Freedom Journaling Challenge lives up to its name. Do not let the word “challenge” scare you off. You got this.

Facing financial problems can be a daunting and time-intensive task of sorting and creating new, healthy behaviors to replace behaviors that do not serve your financial goals. You see, financial freedom is not just about money but about your relationship with money.

September 17: Build yourself up instead of tearing yourself down

I’ve been feeling at a loss concerning my writing. It takes other-imposed goals to get me to do something purposeful, which was the reason for my purchase of this course—for motivation. Focus on my limitations and on what I don’t know rather than do keeps the pen silent. My ideas seem too old to appeal to today’s youth-oriented market.

To do instead:

My  Experiences with How to Start Journaling For The Health Of It® Write Now:

I’ve been interested in journal writing since I was in my late teens because of its free expression, its help as a place to vent and get thoughts and feelings out of my head and on to the paper.  Journal writing helps me contemplate my life, my mind, and my creativity.

Relationships come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and meanings. You may most often think of romantic or marital when someone mentions relationships. But there is a whole gamut along the relationship spectrum from casual to committed with emotional involvement from minimal to intense. Everyone approaches relationships differently which makes one wonder how people ever get together to form even a casual friendship or acquaintance.

A relationship is an emotional exchange between two people over time and may or may not involve sex. All relationships have a level of intimacy, an agreed-upon set of behaviors and parameters and the responses for compliance or violation.

It's no secret that money can be a major source of stress in a person's life. But did you know that it can also have a significant impact on your mental health? According to a recent study, an estimated 32% of Americans say that their financial situation is their top stressor, causing them anxiety or depression. But in fact, the relationship between stress and financial security is also a vicious cycle: financial insecurity can lead to mental health issues, which in turn can make it difficult to manage money.

If you're struggling with your mental health and finances, here are a few steps you can take to begin creating a more stable and secure financial situation:

Journaling can help to reduce stress, boost your mental well-being, and provide you with a way of processing your emotions. It can also provide space between you and your negative thoughts, deepen your self-discovery, and help you to determine the next steps you want to take in your life or with a specific issue. 

You should get started by writing whatever comes to your mind each day. The more you write in your journal on a daily basis, the more the process can help you with your inner and outer journey through life. 

But before you begin jotting down your thoughts and feelings, you need to have a journal to write in. And the more customized and eye-catching your journal is, the more you will

Healing from an injury or illness can be a long, painful process. Whether it's recovering from an operation or fighting off an illness, there are certain foods that can help us heal faster. Eating these foods can provide the nutrients and vitamins our body needs to speed up the recovery process.

Eating the right foods can also give us the energy we need to help us get back on our feet. In this blog post, we will discuss what foods can help you heal faster, why certain foods are beneficial for healing, and how to

Winter is synonymous with short days, chilly mornings, and expensive energy bills. The season affects everyone differently, but, if you find the winter months bring out your melancholy side, you’re not alone. Up to 20% of us may suffer from SAD, as a lack of sunlight and activity wreaks havoc on our mental health. 

If you suffer from SAD, you may want to look into getting diagnosed, as your doctor can prescribe light therapy and medication as necessary. 

However, most folks struggle through winter with a more mild version of SAD: the winter blues. The winter blues aren’t clinically diagnosable, but they can still leave you feeling as though you