A Break from Your Journal

Sometimes life gets really crazy or busy or some other thing you can’t control. When this happens it can be a good idea to take a journal break. Ideally you could grab a quick moment to journal about your day or your thoughts, but sometimes this just isn’t possible.

No one should ever feel guilty for putting down their journal for a short time because of things going on in their lives. Whenever my mother comes to visit I tend to pull away from time in my journal. I don’t get to see her often, since she lives on the other side of the country, and I feel it’s more important for me to give her all the time I can. I may still manage to scrawl a couple of important details into my nightly journal, but I wait until she’s gone to return to my usual routine.

The benefits of keeping a journal won’t be missed if leaving it alone for short periods is something you remember to balance with your life. Journal writing should not be an obsession or a chore to fulfill. Remember to live a good life and to treat yourself well. Sometimes a nap is just as good, if not better, than a journal writing session. I hope you all enjoyed your Easter holidays.

Heather
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