I've journaled off and on for several years now, mostly at random times. As much as I've tried to make journaling a regular practice, it's more something that I lean on when I need to work things out with pen and paper. Completing the 24-day Whole Health Journaling Challenge has opened my eyes to the benefits of journaling regularly.

During this challenge I experienced a deeper understanding of my own thoughts and feelings, improved mental clarity, enhanced self-awareness, greater insight into my relationships with others, and increased motivation to pursue my goals.

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  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.

If you’re new to journaling, you may be wondering where to get started. Many people feel awkward at first, or struggle with finding things to write about.

One helpful approach is to embrace a beginner’s mind. That means being open to exploring and experimenting with new styles and methods until you find a one that feels right for you.

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to journaling. You get to make it up as you go along.

What is Journaling?

First and foremost, journaling is a personal experience. What it is or isn’t is ultimately up to you

What does financial freedom mean to you? This is a question that many people ask themselves. The answer isn’t always easy and can be different for everyone. For some, financial freedom might mean being able to afford anything they want without worrying about money. For others, it might mean being able to retire early and travel the world.

Still others might see financial freedom as the ability to provide for their family and give them a comfortable life. There are many different ways to define this important concept. At the end of this post, you'll find some journal prompts to help you explore what it means to you.

1. Remember the time you truly felt at ease within your personal space.

It could be any moment in your life. Maybe you were on running and were so confident in the strength of your body and where you were headed, and maybe it was the decision to start the challenge of a new job, and you were confident that deep inside you that you were ready for the job.

If you're relocating for a job, planning ahead helps mitigate the stress of moving. This article provides a relocation checklist to make sure your move is as stress-free and economical as possible.

How to Choose

It can be scary stepping out of your comfort zone, and scarier still when you don’t know exactly what to do. Journaling can be a powerful tool to help clarify what’s important to you and what you should do next. It may even help you decide where to look for a new job. Learn more about the power of journal at createwritenow.

Writing is always rewarding and pushes you towards new horizons, even when you may feel a bit challenged as you go through academic or personal barriers. It’s where the true beauty of writing lies! You have to work hard and think about your writing objectives, tone, style, and overall setting before you start because it is what makes things unique and inspiring.

You may even make writing your favorite hobby that will work as a secret asylum where you can hide, feel safe, and express your feelings without any boundaries. The trick is to take one step at a time, or follow five of them!

Here are some ideas on how you can turn writing into your favorite hobby.