Inside Then Out的动态

Journaling basics: Write your own way When I first started journaling, I only wrote in huge blocks of prose. And then a mentor of mine gave me a journal prompt that opened up a whole new world to me. She explained that my writing didn't have to be complete sentences or prose. It could be: ? bullet points like this Or simply: lists of words like this It could even be a sketch or drawing, if that's how your mind thinks. I didn't realize how constrained my journaling was until someone gave me permission to write my own way. As much as we journal for self-illumination, it's also a way to channel and flex our creativity. Let your mind (and pen or pencil) roam free. __________________________ Hi, I'm Alison ???? a journaling guide, writer, and poet based in southern California. I create and host guided journaling workshops to replenish your team's well-being, creativity, and connection ???? #journaling #mentalhealth #wellbeing #creativity

Upcoming Soul Writing offering....More soul feeding our writing. And more writing feeding the soul. Can you see and feel how our imagination offers the world new consciousness, new ideas, more choices? Are you ready to acknowledge that whatever sprouts or blossoms from our creativity, has roots in the psyche? If interested in our next round of Soul Writing, please message me here or go to my new website listed in the first comment below and reach me there. Hope you will join us in the play, adventure and soul making of this next round of Soul Writing. (5 week program online in early March) "We are too sincere, too productive, and too realistic. We need to enter more fully and more willingly into that realm under the rocks and behind the mirror." —Thomas Moore

I used to have toxic self-talk. Here's how it changed ?? My old journals used to be filled with angry, shaming judgments of myself and my choices. ?? So much so that when a friend asked if I ever looked back on old journals while writing memoir, my response was a knee-jerk NO. ? But after that conversation, I looked back at more recent journals—ones I'd written in after publishing my first memoir. My inner voice was completely different: compassionate, curious, and kind, even when I was troubled. ?? My memoir was the dividing line between toxic self-talk and generous self-talk. Why? Because in my journals I wrote about my thoughts. But in writing memoir, I wrote about actual moments—what happened and how I felt. It was easier to suspend judgment when I stayed in story. In my writing, I was practicing acceptance. ??♀? Now I've internalized it. ???? . . #tellyourstory #memoir #memoirwriting #memoirwriters #memoirauthor #memoirwriter

Writing does feel like an act of self-love, no? I'd say, especially the journaling kind. As Pico Iyer puts it, writing of every kind is a way to wake ourselves up, keep us as alive as when we've just fallen in love. Gosh, that good, huh! Certainly, when you give yourself time, undistracted time, to rush write your thoughts, your preoccupations it's a signal that you, your state of mind, matter. It's a way to get to know yourself better, to bring out more self-compassion and handle the critical voice. You can tune into what enlivens you, you can write through challenges and wander into fresh thinking which also sparks aliveness. It's date night with the journal then, I'd say! Join me, not tonight, but Mondays for Early Bird, Fridays for End the Week Write and for bespoke workshops I'm yours! https://lnkd.in/eJstpSih #journaling #personaldevelopment #reflection #selfawareness

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Writing can be a powerful tool for transformation. A tool which I haven't used as much and which I've recently felt called to utilise. That's why I have created a substack to share my heart and ideas I've been collecting over the years. My hope is that through my writing I can give a fresh perspective on life, inspire change, help unpack some of the complexities of the modern world and start meaningful conversations <3 On my first entry, I have written about how the world that we experience is the world that we have created. How our minds, beliefs, rules, goals, values, laws, religions, and inventions have led us to this moment right now. A moment that carries with it so much information, history, evolution, karma and potential for transformation. A moment that will never be the same and has never been alike. A moment to enjoy. A moment to breath into. A moment to live. What will you do with this moment? How will you move forward today? For me, I choose love, joy, harmony, peace and creation. ??

I see a lot of discussions on IG about having a #WIP. Lots of authors share about their current work in progress, showcasing their writing process, tropes, characters, & influences. This is a great thing, & I by no means want to disparage the amazing work these writers are doing as they persevere toward a finished product. But for others . . . watching the successes of others unfold can cause them to look inward, & not in a positive way. Some of you who are WIP-less might resonate with thoughts like . . . ?? Am I losing my creative touch? ??♀? Am I any good at this at all? Or even . . . ?? What if I never accomplish anything with my writing? Writer, do not despair. In this week’s post, learn why writing for the sake of writing can be life-giving, & even restore your sense of wonder & delight. https://lnkd.in/gwW-2Q5M

Check out my Medium author's page: https://lnkd.in/gjJvGRSz For a while now, I've been working on improving my writing skills. To that end, I have created an account on Medium and post some of my writing there. I've mostly written about philosophy and my personal travails. However, I hope to write more about the art of storytelling, psychology and do some fiction writing going forward. I do all this because I truly do love writing. Plus, I hope somebody might find a little something somewhere that helps them out. Here are direct links to what I've written thus far: Stoicism and Me - Briefly discusses my study of Stoicism... https://lnkd.in/gTXfUKcc We're All Better for Having Known You - Details a Difficult Discussion I had with My Dad... https://lnkd.in/g7V82nef The Ghost That Haunts Me - Describes my struggles with self-worth... https://lnkd.in/gV54R6Mu A Glimmer of Hope - I talk about the bright spot I've found in my struggles... https://lnkd.in/gfsgQzca It Was Best - I share a story my dad wrote many years ago in an attempt to honor him... https://lnkd.in/gjJa-WsC If you like my writing, please consider creating an account on Medium and following me. It costs nothing to join Medium, and building a base of followers would really help me out. Thanks!

It can be intimidating or fearful to write when you've read, heard and seen legendary writers. If they say impressive things, it makes you wonder if you can be unique as them and write moving stories that can make others laugh, cry, scared and feel good or bad like them. You also think about your ability to write and what details can you provide to make your story resonating and more cute or beautiful. So, do great writers truly exist? Who knows, maybe that's the person reading this now. Love much Ciele ?? Watch this short movie clip to learn more https://lnkd.in/drAY-E4t

?? Struggling to overcome writer's block? Here are three effective strategies to get your creativity flowing: 1?? Freewriting: Set a timer for 10 minutes and write without stopping. Don't worry about grammar or structure—just let your ideas flow. 2?? Change Your Environment: Sometimes, a change of scenery can reignite your inspiration. Try writing in a coffee shop, park, or even a different room in your house. 3?? Read Widely: Expand your literary horizons by reading books, articles, and essays outside your usual genre. You never know where you'll find your next source of inspiration! Got any other tips for overcoming writer's block? Share them in the comments below!