Creativity! Make it Your Priority

Our need to create or be creative goes back to the period of hunting and gathering. 

Daily creative adaptations were necessary for survival.  So, why should getting creative be our #1 focus now?  Nurturing your creative side has many scientifically proven benefits that can affect all aspects of your work and home life.  If you get more specific and look at it from the neuroscience studies,  when you create there are brain functions that rest and some that kick into high gear releasing natural chemicals.  What's that mean?  Your overall pleasure and satisfaction levels increase! ✨🤯  But, that's not everything!  There are even more benefits waiting for you!

How can journaling help?  We have you covered with tips, ideas, and journal starters to get the benefits of creativity flowing into your day!  Let's get creative 👍


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7 Tips to Make the Most of Summer Journaling

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Summer brings a sense of excitement and adventure that can inspire us to write more often in our journals. However, even with well-established habits, it can also be difficult to find the time to write when there are so many other activities competing for our attention. 

Even our good habits shift with the season, and that can be healthy if you're prepared! The long days and warm nights present us with opportunities to reflect on our experiences and the memories we create.

That’s why we’re sharing 7 Tips to Make the Most of Summer Journaling. Let your summer journaling stir up wonderful memories and preserve new ones to make the most of every moment.


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Top 5 Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils While Journaling

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Journaling is a therapeutic practice that can help release stress, find clarity in life, and aid in self-discovery. Diffusing essential oils while journaling can enhance the practice even further. 📝👍

We're sharing the top 5 benefits of using oils with journaling plus recommending the oils for each situation.  For example, essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot can promote relaxation and soothe the nerves, making it easier to focus on journaling. Some oils like peppermint can improve cognitive function, while others can stimulate creativity and imagination. 💡🤯🎨  

Emotional balance is essential for well-being, and oils can promote emotional balance and stabilize mood. Essential oils can also support overall health and well-being. There are various ways to incorporate essential oils into a journaling practice, including diffusing, topical application, or creating your own DIY blend. Young Living offers high-quality essential oils to choose from, so go ahead and diffuse some essential oils as you open your journal and start writing! 📝💖


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Exploring Journaling for Self-Care in the Workplace

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In an effort to promote wellness and self-care in the workplace, Ericka Bohle, Assistant Director of School at Children’s Home Society, interviewed Lisa, co-owner of Bound to Journal, about the practice of journaling. Through our discussion, we shared our insights and experiences on the benefits of journaling and how it can be incorporated into our daily routines. The following are Ericka's comments and our responses to the questions asked during the interview. Visit Bound to Journal for even more tips and tricks on how to incorporate this powerful tool into your wellness journey.
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