Journaling & Journal Prompts

Everyone could use a good journal prompt, am I right? Whether you journal today, pick it up tomorrow or only talk about it right now, these journal prompts will be here to inspire your expressive writing (and your creative self-care). Many of these writing prompts are taken from episodes of the Let the Verse Flow podcast. You can think about them, talk to a friend about them or write about them. Your choice!

abstract picture (with painter filter) of a bunch of branches with small flowers

Nov 22, 2023 Podcast Poetry Positive Psychology Journaling & Journal Prompts Self-Care

Build a Personal Growth Practice (with Creative Self-Care)

Personal growth comes via different pathways, but we can move towards it by intention setting and practice, using creative self-care tools like challenging ourselves and engaging in self-directed acts of kindness.

Painter filter on a photo of an elderly man; man's image is repeated and blurred to indicate movement

Nov 8, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Aging Caregivers

Dealing with Dementia (Caregiver Tips & Journal Prompts)

If your loved one has dementia, saying goodbye to the relationship you once had is one of life’s biggest challenges. If you’re their caregiver, I hope to inspire you to find a balanced approach to caregiving because your health and mental well-being are essential.

Oct 25, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Positive Psychology Gratitude

Compare Less, Grateful More

Comparison, especially comparing ourselves to social media images, can rob us of the ability to acknowledge our personal strengths and abilities. To counter the negative effects of social comparison, engage in self-affirming activities like gratitude journaling and building creative social networks.

Oct 11, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Aging Purpose

A Positive Spin on Aging (It’s Tied to Purpose)

Mid-life can be a time of crisis, especially if we feel burdened by caregiving and health problems. But there are benefits to aging, and they are tied to building your purpose (through community and an exploration of your creative passions).