Journal With Me: June 2020

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Journal With Me: June 2020

The thing I love the most about my bullet journal is its major role in my personal life. The pages record everything in from my health to the highs and lows of each month.

The more I write in my journal, the more I try to be creative and try new ways to use it.

This month I did something really fun and experimental. I made a journaling kit on Photoshop! It has day-of-the-week tabs, labels, notepads, and also a collection of photos for collages.

I am happy with how it turned out, but I’m already thinking up ways to improve the next journal kit I make.

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World-Building: Politics, Commerce, & Justice

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World-Building: Politics, Commerce, & Justice

Some people hate world-building and others love it. I consider myself to be the latter. When I begin writing a new story, the first thing I like to do is create the world.

A great way to think about it is like this. A theatre performance would be pretty boring without the set, backdrop, and props to great a spectacle on the stage.

It is the same with writing fantasy and science fiction (for me, at least). A story and its characters are made better by the captivating world around them.

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How to decorate a cozy desk

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How to decorate a cozy desk

My desk is so much more than a workspace. It’s my artistic sanctuary where I work on my creative writing, my journaling, my drawing, and any other crafts.

It’s also a place of learning where I study and research all the subjects and topics that interest me. Occasionally, my desk is also a dining table and I have the morning coffee stains to prove it.

I spend so much time at my desk that it’s a priority for me to have a workspace that inspires and motivates me to work well. In anything I do.

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Journal Prompts For Self-Discovery

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Journal Prompts For Self-Discovery

How do you feel right now? What is the thing you’re wishing for or worrying about the most? These are questions I try to ask myself at least once a day. I like to have check-ins with myself to keep myself on track with my goals.

Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the goals laid out in front of me. It is as if I am achieving everything and nothing at once.

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about what motivates and inspires me to keep pursuing the life I want to have.

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Fictional character look book (part 1)

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Fictional character look book (part 1)

When it comes to things like art, writing, and music, there is inspiration all around you. You start to look at things you like the most and things you never thought to notice before. It is the same with fashion.

There are a thousand-and-one ways to find inspiration for the way you dress. Like social media, magazines, videos, celebrities and more. One popular way to do it is to find ideas for outfits from fictional characters.

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Writing Inspiration: Greek Mythology (Part 3)

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Writing Inspiration: Greek Mythology (Part 3)

Greek mythology is my favourite source of inspiration for creative writing (as you might’ve guessed by now). One reason why is that the characters in Greek mythology are unforgivably human and complex.

Divine or mortal, every man and woman has their flaws and strengths; and thanks to a contemporary fascination with classical studies, a lot more people are writing about the gods, heroes, and heroines in a modern context.

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How to be a student for life

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How to be a student for life

At the beginning of the year I set an intention to broaden my knowledge of different skills and subjects. I had graduated from university and I was committed to finding new ways to continue being a student.

Some people might see being a student as a transitional period between adolescence and adulthood. That is far from the truth. There is always something new to learn. Online learning tools make gaining new skills and knowledge much easier.

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My Creative Writing Process

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My Creative Writing Process

There is nothing more engaging and exciting than two creators talking about their art. I myself have a friend who is very gifted at digital drawing, and I always take the chance to learn more about her process and support her progress. She, too, is always eager to hear about my creative writing.

One thing engaging with other writers and artists has taught me is that there is no right or wrong way to write a story or do anything remotely artistic.

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75 things that make me happy

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75 things that make me happy

Have you ever stopped to think about what makes you happy? People, objects, activities, and even things like scents, sounds, and sights.

I think that it is so valuable to practise gratitude and remind yourself of all the things that make life exciting and worthwhile, no matter how big or small those things might be. Especially in a time like today, when the world around you can appear very daunting and uninviting.

I decided to make this list to spread some positivity amidst all the isolation and social distancing. My hope is that it will help you as much as it has helped me.

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75 Things to do at home

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75 Things to do at home

I know how annoyingly boring it can be to stay indoors. So, I thought it would be fun to make a list of activities to do during the day to stay productive, creative, and positive during this difficult time.

When you’re introverted, you find numerous ways to enjoy spending time with yourself. Solitude is not only peaceful, it is an act of self-care. It is a time to focus on things that matter to you, that you might sometimes overlook.

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