Journaling: Technique #3

Technique #3: Springboards

This is a simple statement or question that will help you focus and clarify your writing. It's a jumping-off point to help you combat those "what shall I write about?" blues. Here are a few suggestions to get you started, then make a list for yourself to keep handy when the blues hit and you've no where to go (or so you think). Have fun!

• What makes me laugh?
• a song lyric -- especially the ones that are stuck in your head
• a card saying
• a quote
• I never realized......
• Where em I going......
• If I knew I was OK.....
• I'm getting closer to knowing.....
• Next year at this time.....
• I remember.....
• What other time in my life have I felt this way?
• It's time to let go of....
• It's time to make space for....
• These are the things I love.....
• I regret that I.....
• What is my heart's desire?
• What chapter of my life is beginning or ending?
• The next step is....
• If money were no object, I would.....
• What feels easy and effortless?
• The turning point of (a resolved issue) was when....
• I want to overcome.....