My  Experiences with Ease Life's Transitions in 22 Days:

Last October, two months after my 74^th birthday and after living single for over twenty years, I listed my condo with a realtor in South Texas and moved to Northern Michigan to live with my partner Ron. At the same time, I won a self-paced journaling course from the CreateWriteNow store, and I chose a most apt title: Ease Life’s Transitions in 22 Days.

My Review of Love Your Body In 28 Days Journaling Power Challenge

While I recognize the benefits of journaling, I admit I’ve never been consistent about doing it. But when I got the chance to try out Mari’s “28 Days Love Your Body Journaling Power Challenge,” I was excited and optimistic. I knew I would probably have more success journaling if I had a clear set of directions to follow, which Mari is great about doing in her e-books.

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.

Do you find yourself in a perpetual state of rescuing others, saving them from one disaster after another? Or the other people in your life belittle you rather than offer support when you need comforting or gentle advice. Do your relationships lack reciprocation? Friends and family friends enlist your kindness, but do not return the favor. Helping others is one of life’s great rewards. However, when others treat your generosity as a never-ending source, codependency can enter the relationship. Codependency is a sneaky, insidious state of mind that keeps you chasing the love and affection or waiting for others to make major life decisions—partners, spouses, children, parents—virtually everyone with whom you interact. So, let us unpack codependency.

From side hustles to double-booked calendars, busyness has become the norm for many. While being passionate and committed to a goal can certainly provide a sense of meaning and purpose, it can also have a negative impact on our health if left unchecked.

If the daily grind seems unavoidable, you’ll be happy to know there’s an alternative. Carving out time periodically to reassess how you’re spending your time and energy can help prevent burnout and exhaustion. That’s where your journal comes into play.

Hustle Culture

What does it mean to hustle?

Just ask any high-achiever what it means to hustle, and you’ll likely hear about working long hours, finding ways to maximize productivity, and sacrificing sleep to achieve success. Within this hustle culture, there’s a “win at all costs” mentality.

In short, hustling means working tirelessly and relentlessly to achieve a goal—no matter what.

My apartment used to be littered with empty notebooks with a first page that read, “I’m excited to start journaling again!” And then, after a few scribbled pages, nothing. I couldn’t seem to stick with the habit (despite how much I prided myself on self-discipline). 

How could I want to do something so much but not actually do it?

It wasn’t until I changed my approach to the habit that I found the breakthrough. And then, over time, established journaling as a daily habit ingrained in my routine. 

What was my secret?

Writing while you travel is a great way to enhance your experience of a place. Writing focuses your mind and sharpens your senses — it’s also a great way to better remember your travel escapades in years to come.

Solo travel journaling has a long and fruitful history, too. From the musings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus to the contemporary literary sensation that is Cheryl Strayed, travel writing while alone excites readers’ minds and allows authors to see the world in fresh, invigorating ways.

But starting a travel journal from a blank page can be intimidating, and you may already have cabinets full of half-finished journals from by-gone years. So, how can you start a travel journal that you’ll stick to? Here’s a quick guide to help

If you're at the brainstorming stage of a new business startup, there are a number of different directions you could go. In particular, you’ll want to evaluate your potential funding and operational structures and give careful consideration as to what you know how to do, and enjoy doing. Once you have a business strategy identified, you can start taking things off your pre-start up “to do” list. CreateWriteNow can help you use journaling as a way to explore your options and develop a winning business strategy.

Setting achievable goals is a great way of seeing the progress of your work. It helps you determine what you can accomplish within a given time. If your goal is not well planned, you could lose focus and not complete the writing task you've always contemplated.

Many writers fail to meet their targets because they struggle to set goals impossible to achieve. Therefore, you need to set smart goals to enable you to complete whatever task you want to write. You need to outline steps you will follow to accomplish it. Well, the question is, which tips should you focus on to set achievable goals? The following guide will help you to achieve your goals.