Category Archives: journal

Gratitude Journal – Writing for Happiness

I think we have all heard that having a thankful attitude makes us happier people. No matter how troubled or miserable we might feel, if we stop to think about what is good in our lives we can shift focus … Continue reading →

Posted in journal | 4 Comments

Writing Your Stress Away

Howard Butcher, associate professor of nursing and a researcher at the University of Iowa, is doing a study to find whether writing can help relieve the stress of caregivers of dementia patients. I think he is looking for me (my … Continue reading →

Posted in journal, writing | 4 Comments

Letters to My Children, Part II

I don’t exactly have “dying letters” to my girls, however I do have what I’d call “pocket journals” for each child. They are 4-inch square hardcover books filled with blank pages. When I became pregnant with each child, I started … Continue reading →

Posted in journal, letters | 1 Comment