A dream journal is a way to recoup some of the lost time of sleep and dreams. But there are many other benefits of keeping a consistent dream journal.
Benefit 1: Dream Messages. Psychologist Carl G. Jung (1875-1971) theorized that dreams were a window into the unconscious. While Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) had the same sort of theory, he believed that the nature of the unconscious was different than what Jung proposed. Freud saw the unconscious as animalistic, instinctual and sexual while Jung saw the unconscious as spiritual. Regardless of what you believe the nature of the unconscious mind is composed of, dreams have messages from the unconscious that may otherwise be lost if they weren't written down. Messages that may give insight into the deeper currents that move underneath the surface of the self allowing a level of introspection that rivals any psychiatric session.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
On Keeping a Travel Journal
Capture Memories With a Travel Journal
By Kristen Burgess
There is one beach vacation I will never forget. It wasn't really that unusual as far as beach vacations go. The only big difference between this one and all the others we went on is a gift my mom bought me before our vacation even started - a small plastic box with a journal inside.
The journal was designed for a kid recording a beach vacation experience. I was thrilled to get it and had a lot of fun writing in it as we vacationed. The best part, however, was the happy memories it brought up for years after the vacation (my favorite being the fact that my brother and I slept in the huge walk-in closet of one of the rooms in our beach house - just because we thought it was fun!)
By Kristen Burgess
There is one beach vacation I will never forget. It wasn't really that unusual as far as beach vacations go. The only big difference between this one and all the others we went on is a gift my mom bought me before our vacation even started - a small plastic box with a journal inside.
The journal was designed for a kid recording a beach vacation experience. I was thrilled to get it and had a lot of fun writing in it as we vacationed. The best part, however, was the happy memories it brought up for years after the vacation (my favorite being the fact that my brother and I slept in the huge walk-in closet of one of the rooms in our beach house - just because we thought it was fun!)
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
On Keeping a Gratitude Journal
Gratitude Journal - The Way to Fast Forward Your Desires to Reality - Law of Attraction Tips
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Liz_Green]Liz Green
When you become familiar with the Law of Attraction you will understand that a large part of manifesting your desires and goals in life is to have an attitude of gratitude. When you are truly grateful and give heartfelt thanks for everything you already have in your life you will start to attract more things to be grateful for.
I use a daily gratitude journal and from personal experience this really does super charge the manifestation of your desires into your reality. To have an attitude of gratitude is like pressing the fast forward button on your desires!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Liz_Green]Liz Green
When you become familiar with the Law of Attraction you will understand that a large part of manifesting your desires and goals in life is to have an attitude of gratitude. When you are truly grateful and give heartfelt thanks for everything you already have in your life you will start to attract more things to be grateful for.
I use a daily gratitude journal and from personal experience this really does super charge the manifestation of your desires into your reality. To have an attitude of gratitude is like pressing the fast forward button on your desires!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
On Keeping a Wedding Journal
Keep a Wedding Planning Journal to Relieve Stress
By Aaron Hu
I recently stepped in to help a friend in the last stages of her wedding planning. Being a man and the groom's best man, the bride wanted a man's perspective on how things were going and to ensure that the wedding and reception would be as fun for the groom, who was finishing a tour in Iraq, as it would be for her. As I went through her notes on the things she had accomplished and the ideas for things she had yet to do, I realized how stress free she was and why. She had to be the most relaxed bride I have ever met for someone about to be married in two short weeks. Her secret was in the notes.
Scattered among the outrageously unorganized notebook
By Aaron Hu
I recently stepped in to help a friend in the last stages of her wedding planning. Being a man and the groom's best man, the bride wanted a man's perspective on how things were going and to ensure that the wedding and reception would be as fun for the groom, who was finishing a tour in Iraq, as it would be for her. As I went through her notes on the things she had accomplished and the ideas for things she had yet to do, I realized how stress free she was and why. She had to be the most relaxed bride I have ever met for someone about to be married in two short weeks. Her secret was in the notes.
Scattered among the outrageously unorganized notebook
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Daily Journaling: Window to a Happier Soul.
Author: David Green
Want to know the #1 secret of successful people. Journaling. Daily journaling is a tool that many use to keep their life on track, and to note where they are going and where they have been. It only takes a few minutes a day, but can make a huge difference in the way that you see the world around you. Family journaling is also a great way to connect with family members and create something that can be passed down to your children and grandchildren.
Want to know the #1 secret of successful people. Journaling. Daily journaling is a tool that many use to keep their life on track, and to note where they are going and where they have been. It only takes a few minutes a day, but can make a huge difference in the way that you see the world around you. Family journaling is also a great way to connect with family members and create something that can be passed down to your children and grandchildren.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A Profitable Strategy-Keep a Business Journal
Author: Dennis Stokes
You heard it right, keeping a business journal can be a profitable strategy for your business success. You're probably thinking, "Right, I'm not going to keep a diary about my business day and anyway I hate writing!"
You probably are so busy that keeping a journal is the last thing you want to do. I know there's a million and one excuses and I was right there with you at one time. That is until I committed to daily journal writing.
So why should you keep a journal?
You probably are so busy that keeping a journal is the last thing you want to do. I know there's a million and one excuses and I was right there with you at one time. That is until I committed to daily journal writing.
So why should you keep a journal?
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Creative Journaling -- Six Tips for Kids (and Parents, too!)
by Jill Schoenberg
Your child starts a journal with great enthusiasm, has all the intentions in the world of keeping at it, and, months later, you find the journal laying on the bookshelf covered in dust. Sound familiar? Creative journaling makes the journal writing process more enjoyable, fun and creative and can help you overcome some of the barriers that may be keeping your child from consistent--maybe even daily--journaling.
I believe that the number one barrier to regular journaling by kids is their preconceived notion of how to journal.
Your child starts a journal with great enthusiasm, has all the intentions in the world of keeping at it, and, months later, you find the journal laying on the bookshelf covered in dust. Sound familiar? Creative journaling makes the journal writing process more enjoyable, fun and creative and can help you overcome some of the barriers that may be keeping your child from consistent--maybe even daily--journaling.
I believe that the number one barrier to regular journaling by kids is their preconceived notion of how to journal.
Why Keep a Journal or Diary?
Author: Javier Colayco
Journaling and diary-keeping has been around for hundreds of years. In fact, through personal diaries we have been able to discover information about the creation of our country and government, as well as the people who lived during this time period. We have been able to learn about the lives of historical figures throughout the world. There is astonishing value in keeping a journal and if you read what you write, you may learn a lot about yourself as well. Through your journal you will experience the many benefits of writing on a regular basis. Here are several of the benefits that you will be able to experience.
Journaling and diary-keeping has been around for hundreds of years. In fact, through personal diaries we have been able to discover information about the creation of our country and government, as well as the people who lived during this time period. We have been able to learn about the lives of historical figures throughout the world. There is astonishing value in keeping a journal and if you read what you write, you may learn a lot about yourself as well. Through your journal you will experience the many benefits of writing on a regular basis. Here are several of the benefits that you will be able to experience.
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