Journaling

[E.M. T.]

Figured things were hot over your way,too, Geneva! Excited to see that ice dyeing result....you are giving me ideas
The "going thru boxes" was a thing that took me a while...a little of every emotion ! I had to take breaks :whistle:
Stay cool !

[wendy w.]

I had a great time at The Festival of Quilts. I found Rosemary who turned up unexpectedly and Lorchen. Hugs delivered and sent back to all.
Spent Sunday stewarding and playing Quilt Police. The only time people were touching quilts was my one so that was ok but it was great spending time chatting about the quilts and helping people
Oh what quilts! Betty Busby and Noriko Endo and many others.
Lorchen says hi



The day went down with a heart next to it in my journal (Just to get back on track!)

[wendy w.]

Something that’s been bugging me about my journaling is the index! It has become a crazy, mixed up mess! I have to read through them to find what I called something, before I can go to the page I’m wanting. Today, as I was reading another 'journaling' blogger's post I found a method that will definitely help me in the future. Use categories to separate the entries. I took a screen shot of her page, so hopefully you can check it out if you’re so inclined.

[wendy w.]

Yes I was thinking my index is a bit chaotic after only a month but I don't think that is the answer for me. Think I'll colour code it to make it easier to scan and then can review. Be interested to see if it works for you Luann.

I've found it great using my journal. My task list and info are all in one place and super useful for meetings. I love being able to use it as a mini diary as well and glad I've included a positive moment each day. Makes me giggle when I look back at some notes. Things not so great are putting tasks in for specific days, I feel irritated when I don't do them so I think more things are likely to stay on the monthly to do list and fished off when done or I'm more certain I'll get them done on a specific day. Only a minor thing though.
I do more exercise than I realise by tracking it, no wonder I'm knackered, that and days with Grandson have done me in!

Nice new pages set out neatly for September. How are the rest of you doing? :cheer:

[wendy w.]

Oh and like the avatar Marilyn :cheer:

[wendy w.]

Wendy,
I wanted to use up my current planner/journal, so I’m going to use your idea of color coding the index entries. That should help with finding things. It’s nice to have online friends that share the possibilities, I learn so much through TQS, much of which isn’t only related to Quilting.
Thanks for the idea

[Eileen K.]

I don't have a lot of entries in my journal as yet. I'm still taking it kind of slow. I haven't even been released to drive since my surgery. I'm just dabbling with my quilting right now. I belong to a couple of BJ groups on FB, and saw a weekly spread I'm going to try. I'm still having trouble focusing since my Mom's passing as well.

[Terry K.]

I had a good first month using the bullet journal. I too have decided color coding the index will help me when I need to find items at a glance. I shared a few photos and wrote a post about my first month. You can check it out here. I'm ready to see how September goes!

[wendy w.]

Sorry you're still struggling Eileen but not surprising when you've had so much thrown at you. I hope you manage to note something positive down every day it really does cheer you up looking back, no matter how small.

I was reading your blog Terry and followed the links. I came across Black Journaling which was an interesting concept. You use a tear out page or separate notebook and if you have negative thoughts you write down a phrase on what it is. Then you go to think why am I feeling this and write that down, then keep tunnelling back to what happened and why until you get to the root cause. Just let it all flow out. Then most importantly you tear out the page and tear it up and throw it away (don't need to eat it).
I tried this about something I did some years ago and always feel bad about it and ashamed even though it was well intentioned. I wrote several pages really quickly never read what I'd put, but after I'd torn it up I was able to forgive myself and wrote in my BJ next to a heart 'be kind to yourself. Forgive yourself'.
So thank you for that link and I'm sorry I can't find the blog to share it.
Loved reading your evaluation.

[Eileen K.]

Where did you find these links, Wendy? I think I may need them.

[wendy w.]

Amazing found it in my browsing history https://littlecoffeefox.com/get-rid-of-negative-thoughts/

[Eileen K.]

Thank you!!!!

[Eileen K.]

Just thought I’d check in and check up on the Journaling Adventure,,, how’s everybody doing?

I’ve embraced the Bullet Journal method. And true to my nature,,, my 'marks' had to make sense to me, so they are not true to Ryder Carrol's. I think he’d be fine with that as it seems that the idea is to make it work for oneself, not fit the original mold. I also bought his recent book, and even if A person isn’t into journaling with his methods, I’d recommend it for a good read!

I’m also reading a Kindle book, The Power of Habit. Quite an eye opener about how we can change our routines easier than the clues that trigger our habits, and still get a reward afterwards. Another interesting read.

So, has anyone started putting their intentions into their planners/journals. Remember these are not 'mandates' there more of a 'wish list'.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week.
Luann

[Eileen K.]

Luann,
I'm really good for a couple of weeks, and then plop! I've asked for Ryder's book for Christmas. I wonder if my ADHD prevents me from succeeding. I really want to do this though. Can you take some pics of your journal? I'd love to see it.
Who's the author of the Power of Habit?

[wendy w.]

I've continued with mine and it's been satisfying feeling on top of stuff though at times it can be the opposite. So I've learnt where and how to mark things so I don't get a guilt trip if they're not done just not accomplished yet!
I'd recommend it to anyone but also learnt not to. My friends go glassy eyed when I start explaining it.
I'm going to ask for the book as well. Thanks for the recommendation