The value of disclosure
There is value in disclosure. In other words you stand to benefit in some way as a result of talking to someone about your deepest thoughts and emotions. According to the book 'Opening up by Writing it Down' here are some scientifically proven reasons why.....
The Art of Disclosure
In order to gain the most amount of value for your mental health from your journaling sessions there is a scientifically proven way of doing it. Here are some answers to some common questions according to the writers of “Opening up by Writing it Down”.
The Science behind Journaling
I'm gonna tell you right off the bat, I don’t have a 'sciency' mind but I do have an interest in why we do the things that we do in a 'how-do-we-fix-this kind' of a way. I had read a lot in the past about related subjects but, this time, I was on a mission to prove my theory that writing and journaling can, and does, have a positive effect on our health. I went full on research mode and this blog post is a summary of what I found.
What to do when you're feeling restless
A story about a change and how you can change the world around you to suit yourself.
Give yourself a spring clean
Spring is the time of new beginnings, clearing out the old, starting something new or even starting something again, taking a deep breath and going for it. It's also the perfect time to re-evaluate certain areas of our lives, think about where we need to have a clear out and bring in the new (but we can 'spring' clean the areas of our lives that need it, whenever it feels necessary)
Core Values
They are the things that make you, you, the things that drive you forward and create the foundations for your beliefs system, all your decisions and behaviours.
How to recognise your emotions
Were you unintentionally rude to the guy at the coffee shop this morning for spelling your name wrong, because you're still feeling anger or anxiety for something going on in your life? Can you figure out a way to channel the negative energy away before you bring down another person's vibe?
The Art of Forgiveness
What it's taken me years to learn is that holding onto these grudges and resentment can cause more harm than good. They hold us back from moving on with our lives, keep us stuck in the past, they can even manifest Illness and negative thoughts and events occurring.
Find your True North
Is there a voice nudging you to make a change, here's how to take note and act on it
3 Ways to find your Rested Mind
I want to help you see how important it is that you give yourself some time, however much you have to spare to rest your mind every day. Here are three ways to do so that you might like to give a try.
Why you need to make peace with where you have come from
Don't want to stay caught in the past? Feel like something's holding you back? Try journaling about it.
Find your rested mind
What are you doing to help rest your mind at the moment? What works for you probably varies from week to week and month to month as it does for me. So, I thought I would take the opportunity to share my current three faves with you. The key is to find what works for you wherever you are in you life and any given time and that's why you'll find it beneficial to tweak your rested mind toolkit from time to time.
How to shift your perspective from the negative to the positive
Today I wanted to talk about taking another look at something you have a negative view point on and shifting your perspective to see it in more of a positive light.
How to Fire up YOUR Future
This is not your average journaling app. This is 5 minute guided journaling for those who don't journal but know that something's gotta give. It's a little bit back to basics and a lot of down to you to come up with the answers.
Why You need to OWN IT!!
We spend so much time trying to keep up with the Jones' or upholding certain levels of professionalism or materialism or whatever, that we forget what it is that we wanted in the first place. Does that sound familiar? It definitely resonates with me.
The ONE thing you need to re-think today
I'm pulling out the big guns and reminding us both of something that we all to often forget and it's this: It's OK to ask for help.
Re-thinking thankless tasks
They are a fact of life for most of us and they can feel as if they're draining the life blood out of us. We can wind up thinking, this wasn't how life was supposed to be...was it?
Why Guided Journaling and Why 5 Questions?
You may have found this site through our social media and, if that’s the case, you may have seen Gemma, our founder, talk about about the benefits of journaling. If you’re new to journaling and new to the whole concept of verbalising your innermost thoughts and feelings, this is the programme for you.
Analysing your data
Once you’ve made at least three entries in your FOML journal, we'll start generating weekly reports in table format. You'll receive an email from us reminding you to log in to your account to review it.
Understanding yourself and why you should stick with it
You've done your homework and your 'science experiments', taken the time and established what you want from your future and the path you want to take. You’ve considered what’s working and what needs removing, you’ve picked up those breadcrumbs and connected the dots of information in your mind and in your data analysis.