Ten Benefits of Creative JournalingWhat does a regular journaling practice provide? I personally experience a wide range of benefits! Below, I list what I consider to be the 10 most important ones.
First English Title!Over the years, many people have expressed a desire to have access to my work in English. I finally have the pleasure of responding to this request! This project took up a good part of the past year and I…
Seven ways to sidestep mental pitfallsWhen I open my journal to a blank, white page, I sometimes experience a moment of uncertainty where I don’t know quite where to begin. I often start by simply writing about what is going on in the moment and…
20th Anniversary: Centre for The New Creative Journal20 years: milestonesIt’s already been twenty years since I set up my training centre! I’m really happy with the journey I’ve been on and, as I was writing this article, I realised even more just how many milestones have…
A Gentle Practice for Easing AnxietyAnxiety is Completely Normal!Anxiety is a normal state we all experience, both children and adults, and it’s usually temporary. It’s a vague sense of worry or unease in situations we perceive as threatening. However, if anxiety starts to increase…
On the Trail of the HaikuWhat is a Haiku? A haiku is a short poem of Japanese origin, composed of three lines, that captures the essence of a moment. In just a few words, it evokes an image, a sensation, or an emotion tied to…
How the New Creative Journal Sparks CreativityThe New Creative Journal is not like other journals. It is neither a static notebook nor a diary filled with checklists. It is a living, colourful, profound space: an intimate place where you can settle down, explore yourself and surprise…
Is the New Creative Journal for You?Today, I want to address these phrases I hear all the time: “I can’t find the time,” “I’m not good at drawing,” “I’m not creative,” “I don’t really see the point,” “I’d like to try it, but I don’t know…