Choosing A Journal

When choosing a journal, I found so many that had bits and pieces that I liked but nothing was "just right". I tried custom journaling. I tried scrapbook journaling. I tried notebooks. I just couldn't keep up with them. It was either a lot of work or just not what I wanted. This is what inspired me to create the Journaling Your Journey. By making my own custom journal I could pull all the elements that I loved into one great book.
If you are wondering about what this looks like all put together, check out this video.

Weekly worksheets

When each week begins we are left with a blank slate. We might have work schedules to keep track of. We might have a list of appointments to keep. We might need to just jot down ideas of things we would like to tackle this week. Don't worry if we don't fulfill our goals each week. We can carry our little goals over onto the following week. The important thing is that we are making small steps on our journey. Some days we might stumble and some days we might even fall a few steps back but it's okay. We are here for each other. We can just try again. One foot in front of the other and take that next little step.

I like to use my "boxes" to track my general pain. I often keep track of my chronic pain disorder symptoms in my boxes. I write "leg pain 4" or "headache 5" or something simple like that. I try and remember to keep track of the weather each day in my boxes. It is fun to draw little sun and clouds in the boxes. I know that it kind of looks childish but it adds a little charm to my journal. Keeping track of the weather is useful for many reasons. It is interesting to see how the weather relates to my pain or mood. You can also use these boxes to track your physical well-being or your mood. It is useful for Seasonal Affective Disorder or general anxiety. I am sure that you can come up with some interesting uses for your boxes.
Next I have the "daily doodle" boxes. I know we aren't all artists but it is okay. you don't have to be an artist to doodle. You can fill your box with any kind of doodle that fits your ability. Don't overthink it. It is a fun and relaxing activity. Just go with it. There are spots for the weekly/daily prompts on the first page. It doesn't matter how talented you are, you can do it :) 

Access your WEEKLY WORKSHEETS

Keeping Track

It is nice to set goals. A great way to keep track of your goals is by using a tracker. I have provided a sample of possible goal trackers but your list can be anything. You can use lined paper to make your own personal goal trackers.
Another thing that is important to track are your habits. I have provided a 1/10 tracker for things that require a rating from 1 to 10. Things that can be tracked on this sheet are moods, pain, physical fitness and other things that can be rated on a scale or need to be repeated multiple times a day.
There is ample space for notes.
I use my tracker to rate my physical pain from 1 to 10. It is a great way to keep track of your pain for when your doctor asks how your last month has been. I see my doctor every three months for my chronic pain disorder and having a physical chart to refer to is very helpful. You can use the note area to keep track of doctors visits, recommendations and medications.
There are no rules to using trackers. you can make them whatever you want. this is just a sample of possible trackers. You can also use apps on your phone to remind you of tracking your goals and habits.

Access your LIST TRACKER WORKBOOK

About Me

These sheets are provided to track your personal values and activities. It's time to get real. It's time to share those things that make you who you are. You have many amazing qualities! Don't forget to focus on all your good points. We all have struggles and downfalls but we have the opportunity each and every day to find small ways for personal growth. Use these sheets to show where you are right now and where you hope to go.

Access your ABOUT ME WORKBOOK