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How to Journal if You Don’t Like Journaling
Have a Laugh on Us! I would have never thought about doing this when I was younger, but now that I have a few years under my belt — some would say more than a few — I have found keeping a journal is an interesting and stress- relieving activity for me. Journaling is both a chance to organize your thoughts and an opportunity for therapeutic release, but traditional journaling isn’t for everyone. If you hit a wall every time you try to put pen to paper or worry you’ll have to burn your journal when you’re done, there are other ways you too can enjoy the benefits of journaling. Write Letters to Your Kids Framing journal entries as letters to children can help provide a starting point for you. Many parents journal like this with the intent of letting their kids one day read the letters, but that doesn’t have to be your end goal. I have a couple of journals that have printed on the front cover “Notes From Dad.” Madge loves to read what I write in “her” book. But you don’t have to write to your kids. You can address your letters to your spouse, a close friend, your mother, a loved one who’s passed away, or, like my Uncle Shasta did, the family dog! Record Quotes Quotes are special because they capture a profound feeling in just a few words. By recording some of your favorite
quotes, you’re able to capture those feelings and reflect on why they resonate with you. Include quotes from historical figures, books, song lyrics, something you heard waiting in line at Walmart, or some of the “darndest things” your kids say. My favorites are quotes from my father, Big George. For example, Big Georgism No. 3 is, “Anything worth doing takes close supervision.” Go Digital Apps like Day One for iOS or Journey for Android are perfect for quickly recording your thoughts. Journaling apps are as easy as scrolling down social media, but they can be locked for your eyes only. Integrate written segments with photos to create entries you can reflect on from your phone, tablet, or computer. Now, ya’ll know I didn’t know all this high-tech phone stuff. The girls at my office are on top of the phone technology and helped me get this up and running on my phone. There are as many reasons to journal as there are options for alternative journaling. Try it out and whatever type of journaling you decide to do, just make sure it’s something you’ll enjoy doing every day. Happy journaling! – George
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Carl and the Passions changed their band name to what?
A. The Beach Boys B. The Doors
C. Pink Floyd D. Styx
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
A. Seven B. Five
C. Three D. One
What color is vermilion a shade of?
A. Purple B. Blue C. Yellow D. Red
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King Zog ruled which country?
A. Ireland B. Scotland C. Albania D. Peru
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