One Sentence Journal
Today I just want to share an idea with you that I found interesting and want to try to implement myself. The idea was sparked from a combination of things: a podcast about telling a better story, a book that talked about a one sentence journal, and me always looking for ways to make my journaling better and easier. The podcast about telling a better story was an interview with Matthew Dicks. I’ve never heard of him, but I liked what he taught. There is definitely power in being able to tell a good story. Matthew shared a tip to help practice story telling. At the end of each day…
Journaling to Write Better (free printable)
I’ve mentioned before that I started blogging as a way for me to practice writing. I know that sharing the things I’ve learned is part of my mission, and writing is one way for me to share. This blog is a place for me to share the things I write and it holds me accountable. (Thanks for reading as I learn). I soon realized that I needed more writing practice. As a homeschool mom, I’m a firm believer that reading and writing make you a better writer. I am already a strong reader, so I decided to start writing in a journal every night. I’ve kept journals off and on…
30 Days of Gratitude (Free Printable)
I love this time of year. The weather is cooling off, and we can do more things outside. Several holidays occur, and we get to spend time with family. The spirit of giving is in the air, and we often focus on the things we are grateful for. Every November the kids and I do 30 days of Gratitude. We’ve done it a little different every year. One year we just went around the circle every day and verbally shared a gratitude. Another year we kept a journal, and wrote down a different thing every day. Last year I made a gratitude book for each kid with a daily prompt…
