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Tips for the Reluctant Journal Writer

Journal writing can be fun and therapeutic. Many people find it a relaxing process that helps them to deal with their problems and focus on the positive aspects of their lives. Others simply dread writing at all. They don’t like writing, or they may not want to dwell on certain aspects of their lives. Even if you are someone that cringes at the idea of keeping a journal you should try. It can be beneficial to yourself and to your posterity. Here are four tips for the reluctant journal writer. 1) Set aside a time each day, week or month … Continue reading →

Journal Writing: Start Today

Keeping a journal is an important part of family history work, since it keeps a personal history of your life and events. It is also a great tool that allows you to reflect on your daily life. It can allow you to see the blessings in your life, and remember what you have learned from your most difficult times. It can help you to see the Lord’s hand in your life as you consider what has happened to prepare you to deal with the challenges you face. As you keep your journal you should strive to make it a habit. … Continue reading →

Your Journal Writing Style

Why do you write in your journal? We have been instructed to keep a record of our lives. This is important to do, and there are several reasons to keep a journal. You may find that you primarily focus on just one reason or your do a little bit of all of them. Additionally you may find that your writing style changes as you consider why you are keeping a record of your life. One of the biggest reasons many people keep a journal is it is a record that you can pass on to your posterity. If you are … Continue reading →

Scripture Journals

One of my best friends has encouraged me for years to keep a spiritual journal. She urged that I make note of spiritual promptings and blessings. This is a little different from your regular journal in that it is solely comprised of things of the spirit, rather than including the more mundane items on the list. The theory is that, when you are feeling down, you can go to your spiritual journal and be reminded of the many ways Heavenly Father has had a hand in your life. While the big things – prayers about whether or not to marry … Continue reading →

Children’s Journals

After Miriam’s great blog entry on journal writing, I’d like to take the next step and challenge everyone to encourage their children’s self-expression. Think your kids are too young? Hence the challenge! Last summer, while my kids were 5, 3 and a half, and 18 months, I decided that my older two were ready to create a journal of their very own. My daughter had just started reading and writing, and both kids love to color. Since I also homeschool, I thought a journal would not only be an excellent way to teach the kids young to follow the counsel … Continue reading →

Jumpstarting Journal Writing

We are encouraged to write in our journals. It is part of the family history mission of the church. It is an important gift that you can pass on to future generations. It is also a great way to remember the ways that we have been blessed. Journals give us the opportunity to see how we have grown from our trials. They are also a great place to vent (at least mine is). If you have recently decide to renew your efforts of writing in your journal here are some ideas to help you get going. 1) Set aside time … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Family History

When it comes to family history, I usually think about finding lost lines of ancestors, and filling out a pedigree chart. But there is another important aspect to completing your family history. It is just as important that you record the events in your family’s life as well. Here are five easy ways to do that. 1) You may want to create an online blog or journal. This is a great way to keep distance family updated. If you save your entries on your computer as well you can easily burn your entries onto DVD to archive them. Families.com has … Continue reading →