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How to Write About World Events In Your Journal

May 11, 2020
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Memory Keeping
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I recently had occasion to read the journal entry I wrote after 9/11. I was a junior in high school at the time, and I didn’t really know how to…

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7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from Keeping a Journal

February 17, 2020
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Keeping a journal has been a significant blessing in my life ever since my mom gave me my first journal for my ninth birthday. Journaling helps me keep my life…

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20 Great Gifts for Journal Writers

December 11, 2019
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Home & Family, Memory Keeping
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My slightly obsessive journaling habit all started when my mom gave me my first journal on my 9th birthday. Since then, I have filled 77 more journals and developed a…

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How to Fall in Love with Keeping a Journal

May 22, 2019
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Nothing makes me sadder than when people tell me they don’t think they can keep a journal. Inevitably, this is followed by some sort of excuse: “I don’t know what…

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13 Easy Ways to Document Your Life

August 6, 2018
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Last week, we talked about the value of keeping a journal. There’s no doubt that it can be a major benefit to both yourself and future generations, but many people…

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Your Story Matters: 5 Great Reasons to Keep a Journal

July 30, 2018
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My mother gave me my first journal for my 9th birthday. It took me 7 years to fill it, and most of it consists of little more than a young…

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I'm a quirky Canadian-American who's always ready for the next adventure. I always return my shopping carts to the cart corral, I fold gum wrappers into origami cranes, and I polish my nerd badge daily. I am passionate about helping others find and celebrate the things in life that bring them joy. Read more about me and my mission here.