Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already. – Dave Willis

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Thought for today – One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I want to take this opportunity to share an encouraging word with you. Every situation in life is meant to be temporary. When life is going as planned, make sure to enjoy every moment. And when life is not going as planned, know that it will not last forever and better days are sure to follow.

Have you ever tried journaling for encouragement? For those of you who are not familiar with the term journaling, here is the definition:

Journaling can be defined as a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly for private use (diary).

When you decide to do some journaling, make sure to start with the date and start with small talk. If you are stuck, just ask yourself a question to get started. For example, “what was the best thing that happened this week”?

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JOURNALING TIPS

Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open. -Natalie Goldberg

Here’s some wonderful journaling tips to help you get started:

• Tip 1 – Slow down and write down how you really feel – Be realistic, be honest and hold yourself accountable.

• Tip 2 – Journaling is a life worth living – Personal journey – Your life’s story – Be open and honest.

• Tip 3 – Journaling is time for reflection and to find out who you are – Open your heart to receive.

• Tip 4 – Journaling offers you an opportunity to leave a written legacy to those around you – Journaling makes the world go-round.

• Tip 5 – Giving yourself balance – putting everything on paper to get it out of your heart and mind.

I would love to hear some of your tips that you use or have learned throughout your journey!

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JOURNALING IDEAS

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. – Unknown Author

In addition to journaling tips, I wanted to share some journaling ideas with you as well. Whenever you feel stuck in a rut and have nothing to write, here are some journaling ideas:

• Reactions to personal situations and world events

• Goals you’re working toward (weight loss, career, personal)

• Inspiring quotes or affirmations

• Pictures from magazines or photos you love

• Websites to explore

• To do lists or reminders

• Topic research or exploration

• Travel plans or dreams to explore

• Personal feelings, thoughts, or emotions

Remember, journaling is a way to express yourself on paper. There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Just write. Write all the time no matter where you are. Write yourself out of creative blocks. Just don’t stop writing. It’s important to write what you want to write. Not what others expect you to write. Remember, this is your personal journaling experience so what are you waiting for? Let’s get journaling for encouragement!

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve been planted. – Christine Caine

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• Write down everything in life that gives you pleasure or joy.

• What in my life makes me feel alive and energized?

• What are your successes and struggles?

• How do you shine during difficult times?

• Dear body, I love you because…

• When I look in the mirror, I feel…

• How do I connect food with my body?

• What do I need more of in my life?

• What words do I wish someone would say to me right now?

• How can I give that to myself today…this week…this month…this year?

Remember, your actions will always reflect who you are so the closer you get to being who you are meant to be, the brighter you shine!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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