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Motivation and Inspiration

Tired of blank pages and want to get excited about journaling again? These posts are designed to inspire you and spark your motivation!

Unlock Your Focus: How Visual Journaling Boosts Attention in a Distracted World

Last updated on October 31st, 2024

Unlock Your Focus: How Visual Journaling Boosts Attention in a Distracted World

If your focus is slipping, you’re not alone. But what if you had a way to quiet the mental clutter, regain control, and bring clarity to your thoughts? 

How to Create a Vision Board in Your Journal

Last updated on July 10th, 2023

How to Create a Vision Board in Your Journal

A vision board is a powerful tool to focus your goals and manifest your dreams. Where better to create a vision board than in your journal?

How to Journal | The Ultimate Guide

Last updated on July 29th, 2025

How to Journal | The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to journal. Here are 28 methods and hundreds of resources to find the one that is right for you.

Mom brain is real! 5 ways a journal can help you survive it.

Last updated on October 26th, 2024

Mom brain is real! 5 ways a journal can help you survive it.

If you’ve used the phrase “mom brain” in the past month, here’s some good news: starting a journaling practice can really, really help. Here are 5 ways a journal can help you survive.

16 visual journalers to follow on Instagram for awe-inspiring layout inspiration

Last updated on July 20th, 2025

16 visual journalers to follow on Instagram for awe-inspiring layout inspiration

How do you get from blank paper to something that is artistic and functional?

How to journal every day even when you don’t have 5 minutes to yourself

Last updated on April 12th, 2022

How to journal every day even when you don’t have 5 minutes to yourself

Ever abandon a journal because you just didn’t have time? What if that wasn’t your fault!

Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about all the money you spend on journaling supplies

Last updated on April 12th, 2022

Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about all the money you spend on journaling supplies

Ever feel guilty about the amount of money you spend on journaling supplies? What if you shouldn’t?

Why Your Morning Routine Isn’t Sticking (and What to Do About It)

Last updated on April 24th, 2022

Why Your Morning Routine Isn’t Sticking (and What to Do About It)

You started full of hope and inspiration. But now, less than seven days in, you’ve missed two. How did that happen?

9 Ways a Humble Pencil Can Silence Brain Chatter

Last updated on April 12th, 2022

9 Ways a Humble Pencil Can Silence Brain Chatter

Ever sit down to do something and suddenly your mind is off on a trail like a dog after a bunny? 

Think on Paper (12 Creatives Who Will Inspire You)

Last updated on April 12th, 2022

Think on Paper (12 Creatives Who Will Inspire You)

Want to unlock your own ability to think on paper? These 12 brilliant creatives can inspire and show you how

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Some links on this site are Amazon affiliate links. The author receives a small (really small) commission if you happen to buy something.  Funds are used for journaling supplies & treats for three crazy sweet Aussies. I write about all kinds of journaling, and if Bullet Journaling is your thing, I’m here to support you. But if you want to go deep, go to the original source–Ryder Carroll, who created the system, and started it all at bulletjournal.com. I use the method which is why I started writing about it here.
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