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Learn from real people, just like you, how therapeutic journaling can benefit your life. Within these personal stories you’ll find journaling tips, tricks, inspiration and ideas that help you structure your journaling practice—and discover the true value journaling can bring to your life.

Find the inspiration to keep going and the motivation to make journaling work for you and your hectic schedule. Learn about these everyday people who made the decision to put pen to paper and how it transformed their lives!

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Health Matters: How to Design a Cozy Journaling Space

Stacy Fisher

Journaling can take place anywhere, but designating a special space could make your journaling ritual more enjoyable and effective.

Hygge (pronounced “hue-guh”), is a Danish word that means cozy, homey, warm, and tranquil. And it’s been gaining popularity in recent years. In hygge-inspired designs, special attention is given to elements that bring joy and a sense of coziness. The idea behind it is to encourage the savoring of small joys in life.

In this article, you’ll learn how to design a cozy journaling space that enhances comfort, maximizes joy, and boosts creativity.

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Health Matters: Journaling Prompts to Improve Your Health

Stacy Fisher

Your journal is a powerful tool that can transform your health. While the majority of health-related journal prompts are geared toward supporting mental health, journaling can also support your ...

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Health Matters: Journaling for Better Sleep

Stacy Fisher

Roughly 40% of Americans struggle with insomnia. And if you happen to be one of them, you know that not getting enough restful sleep can take a toll on your health. Worries over finances, job...

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Health Matters: Create a Healthy Lifestyle with Journaling

Stacy Fisher

Creating a healthy lifestyle requires a clear vision and a clear strategy. Without a clear vision you won’t know where you’re headed, and without a clear strategy you won’t know how to get there.

As...

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Health Matters: Journaling Your Weight Loss Journey

Stacy Fisher

Nearly half of all US adults attempt to lose weight every year, but only a small percentage are successful. The weight loss journey is often long and frustrating, and that’s because there are many...

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Health Matters: Diabetes Self-Management: How Journaling Can Help

Stacy Fisher

As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care & education specialist, I’ve worked with clients for the past 20 years to help them create healthier habits, and I know just how uncomfortable it...

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Health Matters: Food Journaling for Better Health

Stacy Fisher

Most people know that healthy eating is a basic tenet of good health. If you don’t nourish your body well, it isn’t going to perform well. But when life gets busy, it’s easy to fall off track. Even...

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Health Matters: Calming Self-Care Strategies for Your Journaling Practice

Stacy Fisher

I love the stillness of the early morning hours. It’s quiet. It’s unhurried. And it gives me a chance to check in with myself within the pages of my journal before my to-do list commands my full...

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Health Matters: Journaling for New Beginnings

Stacy Fisher

A few years ago, I embarked on a solo, cross-country adventure. The trip came on the heels of the end my marriage, at a time when I felt completely directionless and broken. My new beginning involved...