Journaling

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Journaling for Depression: 10 ways to invite curiosity

Note to self: Journaling every day helps me feel better. Journaling for depression invites my curiosity. Several years ago I wrote those words in my journal, after a month of writing consistently. Perhaps you’ve had times in your life like I have, when you’ve felt sad, downhearted, or unhappy. Journaling for depression, I’ve discovered, really…

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Journaling for Self-Care: Free Workshops in 2026

Journaling for Self-care: Connecting With Your Inner Wise Woman  Sign up: Journaling for Self-Care During 2026/27, my journaling for self-care gatherings focus on journaling practices that strengthen your bond with your inner wise woman. 🌀 Journaling as a path to savoring, self-care, and self-love – 10/10/26 🌀 Journaling as a path to seeking, exploring, and…

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How to Explore the Meaning of Life through Journaling

A major part of the meaning of life is contained in the very discovering of it. It is an ongoing experience of growth that involves a deepening contact with reality…the meaning of life cannot be told. It has to happen to a person. —Ira Progoff Today I’m taking a deep dive into the meaning of…

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What Happens in a Women’s Journaling Group?

A circle of women may just be the most powerful force known to humanity. -Jeanette LeBlanc Have you ever wondered what actually happens in a women’s journaling group? It’s a question I’m asked a lot. Not only do I run a Meetup Group (Wise Women Writing), I also facilitate and guide an ongoing journaling group:…

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