The Modern Sage

April 16, 2023 This is the sister post to one of our earlier ones: "How to Journal." Check it out, here >>> So today, it's less of an actual post and more of a list. But a very useful, worth-reading list of the best and most popular journaling prompts and exercises I could find. These writing helps can help you develop a more regular journaling practice and explore different aspects of yourself and your life (or to change things up in your journaling routine and try something different).  Mix and match and don't forget to let me know if you have a favorite! Our Favorite Journaling Prompts *For personal favorites.   *What are you grateful for today/this week/this month? *What are some big goals you're working on and how are you going to make them happen? Write about a challenge you've faced and how you overcame it. (Not my favorite. It reminds me too much of college application letters. But from what I researched a lot of people enjoy this prompt, so h...

 April 14, 2023 Journaling is like playing a sport.  Some people love doing it, other people hate it, even more people wish they did it. I, personally, am a long standing journal-er who started back in junior high. So for me, journaling has sort of just become something I do. Like a habit I don't think about too much.  But I know that's not the case for a lot of people and the biggest hurdle they tell me about is (besides time management) "how would I even start?" Well, have no fear, because in  this blog post, we'll dive into the wonderful world of journaling and show you how to get started. Journaling can really be so much more than just a hobby.  If you're feeling stressed, stuck in a creative rut, or struggling with self-reflection, journaling can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-expression by giving you an outlet to relieve relief and improve creativity. The Basics aka What You Need to Know A lot of people have all these assumptions and ide...