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Visual Journaling: Turning Emotions into Art
Oliver Finch May 2, 2025

Not every feeling can be explained with words. Sometimes, your heart holds more than your vocabulary can carry — and trying to name it only makes it heavier. In those moments, colour, texture, and shape become more honest than sentences ever could. This is the power of visual journaling — a deeply personal form of Read More

How to Use Journaling to Create Your Personal Mission Statement
Oliver Finch May 1, 2025

Do you ever feel like you’re drifting — going through the motions without a clear purpose? In today’s fast-paced, distraction-heavy world, many people experience this quiet unease. That’s where your personal mission statement comes in. It’s not just corporate jargon. Your mission statement is your internal compass — a powerful sentence (or two) that captures Read More

Journaling for PTSD Recovery and Emotional Clarity
Oliver Finch April 26, 2025

Living with trauma can feel like carrying a weight no one else can see. Even in quiet moments, a sound, a smell, or a flash of memory can pull you right back. These responses are part of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — a condition that affects the way you think, feel, and navigate everyday life Read More

Combining Sketching and Writing for Deep Reflection
Oliver Finch April 15, 2025

Sometimes, words alone can’t quite capture the depth of what you’re feeling — and sometimes, sketches alone don’t say enough either. That’s where the beautiful practice of combining sketching and writing steps in, allowing you to unlock deeper layers of self-awareness, emotional clarity, and creative insight. Sketch journaling offers a unique blend of reflective art Read More

Overcoming Indecisiveness with Daily Reflections
Oliver Finch April 13, 2025

We’ve all been there — caught in a cycle of hesitation, running through the same options over and over. Whether it’s a major life change or a simple daily choice, indecisiveness can drain your energy, slow your momentum, and erode your confidence. But what if the answer isn’t about making the perfect decision, but learning Read More