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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: Journaling for a Healthier New Year

Stacy Fisher

I like to do my annual planning in December each year. In part, it’s because whenever I’ve waited until January, I’ve ended up feeling rushed and behind before the year even gets started. Carving out time for planning in December helps me begin the new year with a clear picture of what I want to experience in the months to come. This practice also helps me stay connected to my goals throughout the holiday season. And that means I get to enjoy more of it.

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Health Matters: Why Journaling Should Be Part of Your Morning Routine

Stacy Fisher

I love the stillness of the early morning. It’s quiet. It’s unhurried. And it gives me space to ease into my day.

Each morning, I pour myself a strong cup of coffee and spend about an hour in my...

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Health Matters: Journaling as a Healthy Outlet for Intense Emotions

Stacy Fisher

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Over the past few months, families andcommunities around the globe have experienced abrupt changes, unexpected challenges, and big life transitions....

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Health Matters: How Gratitude Journaling Can Improve Your Health

Stacy Fisher

The first gratitude journal I ever owned was bright orange with gold dandelions on the front. I was eager to crack it open and formally begin my gratitude journaling practice. Each morning, I’d...

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Health Matters: Hydrate Your Mind & Body for Better Journaling

Stacy Fisher

Do you drink enough water? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no. According to the USDA, only about [76 percent] of Americans drink plain water. Most prefer soft drinks, specialty...

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Health Matters: How to Create a Symptom Journal

Stacy Fisher

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like you didn’t get the answers you were hoping for? Medical conditions can be tricky to diagnose, and often require multiple visits and a series of...

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Health Matters: Designing a Resilient Life

Stacy Fisher

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now. With each scroll or click, you’re likely to find stories of struggle and heartache—from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the...

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