Writing in a journal is one of the best ways to express yourself. You can write about things in your life that made you sad, angry, happy, grateful, and more.
More than that, you can use a journal to think and reflect on ideas that you never considered before. Like the past, the future, and most of all, yourself. I love to use my journal this way, and the way I do it is by writing in my journal according to journal prompts.
Read MoreWorldbuilding is one of my favourite creative past-times and pre-writing activities. It is one of the greatest ways to immerse yourself in, and connect with, a story you are writing. There are countless things you could write about, many of which I have discussed here already. Such as geography, politics, justice, and commerce.
When I am building a new fictional world for one of my stories, I always have the most fun when I am writing about the elements of culture; whether for a specific place or the whole world.
Read MoreNot too long ago, I wrote about all the ways that keeping a journal can improve your lifestyle, your growth, and your creativity. My favourite of these was that a journal is a great outlet for emotional healing and self-reflection. When you write in your journal for therapy or catharsis, you are focused on getting to the root of what has triggered you.
Read MoreThe more I think about it, the decision to start focusing on yourself more than others is often triggered by a great change in your life. And it can be a good or a bad change. Maybe you experienced a breakup or some form of rejection.
Maybe you graduated and are entering a newer, scarier stage of your life. Maybe you are overwhelmed with all the activity that is currently in your life. In any of these cases, and others unnamed, focusing on yourself is the best remedy.
Read MoreFairy tales and folklore are the stories that all children grow up reading; all the legends, myths, and fantastical musings about woodland creatures, daring princes, and granted wishes.
I think everyone has a fairy tale story that has meaning to them – the one that was their favourite when they were growing up.
These stories also have so much value and potential for writers and other artists because they have a greater meaning. Fairy tales are great for creative writing in so many different ways.
Read MoreKeeping a journal is about so much more than sparking your creativity and planning out your life. In many ways, journaling is profoundly helpful and impactful for self-development and stress management.
Whether it is first thing in the morning or the last hour before you go to bed, fitting in half an hour for daily journaling can be beneficial to your well-being and growth. And it doesn’t take a lot to begin a daily journaling activity.
You can write it down on paper, type it out on the computer, or even record your voice. You can follow writing prompts or you can follow your heart and translate what it says to you.
Read MoreNo matter if you’re an aspiring, new, or established writer, there is one detail about your craft that you can’t overlook or ignore. That detail is this – you must always be kind to yourself as a writer.
There is so much work that goes into writing something original and engaging. The whole process and experience can be as fun as it is frustrating.
Once you find the balance between hobby and hard labour, it becomes easier. However, there are a few gentle reminders you can set for yourself along the way.
Read MoreOne of my favourite things about collecting quotes is the feeling you get when the words and phrases resonate with you.
You relate so strongly to the language that you have to write it down and keep it in a special place where you can return to it, again and again. Like your favourite book, song, or film.
Today, I’m sharing a list of 30 of my favourite quotes about my sense of self, others, and the world around me.
Read MoreTwo things I struggle with the most – and many of you would agree with me – is waking up early and going to sleep early.
Building a new routine, and sticking to it, can be incredibly hard even when you have the motivation to do it.
You are never quite ready to go to bed at a strict time. You also do not want to get out of bed when the blankets are so cosy and warm.
Read MoreAs you learn new skills, find new resources, and gain new experiences it is easy to feel regret for not knowing these things earlier in life. I’m still young and yet there are times when I reflect on the behaviours and perspectives I had as a teenager.
I think about all the things I wish I could tell my younger self so that she could be more prepared for adulthood. Learning from mistakes and growing as an individual is how you become a better person; the best version of yourself that you can be.
Because of that, it is incredibly important not to feel regret for learning things later in life than expected.
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