Welcome to Refresh Journal!

Welcome to Refresh Journal for a fresh perspective in all of life's dimensions! I'm so glad you stopped by to check out my new Journal and to peruse the transcripts from #JournalChat Live and Links Edition. You're welcome to sign up for your personal copy of Refresh Journal which contains the Pick of the Day from #JournalChat Links Edition and the essential Pick of the Week, which determines our topic for #JournalChat Live on Thursdays at 5 EST/2 PST for all things journaling on Twitter.

Also included each week are refreshing tips for your home, work, kids and yourself, plus music, The Artist column and other goodies.

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Be refreshed,

Dawn Herring

JournalWriter Freelance

Host of #JournalChat Live and Links Edition on Twitter

Saturday, June 2, 2012

#JournalChat Links Edition (6/1/12)



molossus1Jun 01, 8:37pm via HootSuite
RT @JournalChatow.ly/bjnRh Runner UP!! Smash365: Magnificence by Rus VanWestervelt @rusvw13 #Journaling #JournalChat
kpequignotJun 01, 8:27pm via HootSuite
RT @JournalChatow.ly/bjnLT Runner UP!! How to Keep a Journal After 4th Grade by Jessy Tapper#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerringJun 01, 6:41pm via HootSuite
RT @JasonEscape: Journal-ist: @DawnHerring #FF// Thanks for the #FF mention, Jason. Back at you. :)#JournalChat
DawnHerringJun 01, 6:35pm via Facebook
#JournalChat Pick of the Day on 6/1/12 for all things journaling on Twitter: Art Journaling: The Heart of an... fb.me/1PwGtaTjP
JournalChatJun 01, 6:21pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bjnRh Runner UP!! Smash365: Magnificence by Rus VanWestervelt @rusvw13#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerringJun 01, 6:21pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bjnMI Runner UP!! Smash365: Magnificence by Rus VanWestervelt @rusvw13 #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChatJun 01, 6:20pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bjnLT Runner UP!! How to Keep a Journal After 4th Grade by Jessy Tapper #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerringJun 01, 6:20pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bjnCh Runner UP!! How to Keep a Journal After 4th Grade by Jessy Tapper #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChatJun 01, 6:08pm via HootSuite
Are you looking for refreshment? Look no further....Refresh Journal is for you! #Journaling#JournalChat ow.ly/bjmZO
DawnHerringJun 01, 6:08pm via HootSuite
Are you looking for refreshment? Look no further....Refresh Journal is for you! #Journaling#JournalChat ow.ly/bjmXa
edwardklinkJun 01, 7:22am via web
I've been using this 5-year journal to make each day count. levenger.com/pagetemplates/…#journalchat

Thursday, May 31, 2012

#JournalChat Live 5/31/12 Topic: Your Journaling: List and Learn



JournalChat4:19pm via HootSuite
Enjoy #Journaling your stressors and doing something about it, and don't forget to refresh yourself! #JournalChat
DawnHerring4:19pm via HootSuite
Enjoy #Journaling your stressors and doing something about it, and don't forget to refresh yourself! #JournalChat
JournalChat4:07pm via HootSuite
That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 6/7, 5 EST/2 PST; #Journaling topic to be announced.
DawnHerring4:07pm via HootSuite
That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 6/7, 5 EST/2 PST; #Journaling topic to be announced.
JournalChat4:05pm via HootSuite
Special thanks to Debra DiPietro @WarmMilkJournalfor her fab post, Six things that are really stressing me out. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring4:05pm via HootSuite
Special thanks to Debra DiPietro @WarmMilkJournalfor her fab post, Six things that are really stressing me out. #JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat4:00pm via HootSuite
@NumbersByRob Thanks for the RT, Rob; welcome to #JournalChat Live. :)
JournalChat3:59pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhzuN This week's issue of Refresh Journal; you're welcome to sign up for yours!#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:59pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhzs9 This week's issue of Refresh Journal; you're welcome to sign up for yours! #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:58pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhzqL My post: Freedom; how you view freedom can also determine the amount of stress in your life. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:58pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhznB My post: Freedom; how you view freedom can also determine the amount of stress in your life. #JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat3:57pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhzkh A list of #Journaling #Prompts to learn from with reducing/eliminating the stressors in your life. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:57pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhzgV A list of #Journaling #Prompts to learn from with reducing/eliminating the stressors in your life. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:51pm via HootSuite
And #Journaling can help us become more aware of these needed changes and be a place to work out the details. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:51pm via HootSuite
And #Journaling can help us become more aware of these needed changes and be a place to work out the details. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:51pm via HootSuite
The small changes we can make in our routine, our health, and our attitude can make all the difference in our level of stress. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:51pm via HootSuite
The small changes we can make in our routine, our health, and our attitude can make all the difference in our level of stress. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:49pm via HootSuite
In other words, there may be a stress in your life that you didn't know was a stress; but journaling helps you see its effect. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:49pm via HootSuite
In other words, there may be a stress in your life that you didn't know was a stress; but journaling helps you see its effect. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:48pm via HootSuite
We can see patterns in our entries that show what is stressing us that we may not realize immediately.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:48pm via HootSuite
We can see patterns in our entries that show what is stressing us that we may not realize immediately.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:48pm via HootSuite
When we journal our stressors with the intent of doing something about them, we can be empowered to make wiser choices. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:48pm via HootSuite
When we journal our stressors with the intent of doing something about them, we can be empowered to make wiser choices. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:47pm via HootSuite
It amazes me how even the smallest changes can make a difference. #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:47pm via HootSuite
It amazes me how even the smallest changes can make a difference. #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:46pm via HootSuite
I find it very personally empowering to look at a situation that is stressing me and knowing what I can do to solve it. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:46pm via HootSuite
I find it very personally empowering to look at a situation that is stressing me and knowing what I can do to solve it. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:46pm via HootSuite
When we're looking at how we approach our days that stresses us, #journaling helps us see where our trouble lies. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:46pm via HootSuite
When we're looking at how we approach our days that stresses us, #journaling helps us see where our trouble lies. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:43pm via HootSuite
When we can determine our desire for something & why we desire it that helps us gain a deeper understanding of our mindset. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:43pm via HootSuite
When we can determine our desire for something & why we desire it that helps us gain a deeper understanding of our mindset. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:42pm via HootSuite
@GoodGrlBadWorld thanks for the RT, Molly, and welcome to #JournalChat Live. :)
JournalChat3:41pm via HootSuite
You may even end up writing an entry about why you want to purchase something; what you want to accomplish with that item. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:41pm via HootSuite
You may even end up writing an entry about why you want to purchase something; what you want to accomplish with that item. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:40pm via HootSuite
You can record your expenditures and how you felt about saving or curbing your spending. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:40pm via HootSuite
You can record your expenditures and how you felt about saving or curbing your spending. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:39pm via HootSuite
If it's a financial issue, you can use your journal to create a written budget and stick to it! #JournalChat#Journaling
DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite
If it's a financial issue, you can use your journal to create a written budget and stick to it! #JournalChat#Journaling
JournalChat3:39pm via HootSuite
You can also use your journal to describe the changes in your emotions and in your body as a result of these new choices. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite
You can also use your journal to describe the changes in your emotions and in your body as a result of these new choices. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:38pm via HootSuite
If it's about your health, you can discern the best path to take, whether with your food choices or exercise.#JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:38pm via HootSuite
If it's about your health, you can discern the best path to take, whether with your food choices or exercise.#JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat3:37pm via HootSuite
When you take a look at your list, you may find that some of them can be easily handled. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:37pm via HootSuite
When you take a look at your list, you may find that some of them can be easily handled. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:36pm via HootSuite
Using your journal to record your current stressors is a great way to see what is bothering you right now.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite
Using your journal to record your current stressors is a great way to see what is bothering you right now.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:33pm via HootSuite
Folks are welcome to share how they use their journals to help reduce or eliminate current stressors in their life. #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:33pm via HootSuite
Folks are welcome to share how they use their journals to help reduce or eliminate current stressors in their life. #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:32pm via HootSuite
Debra's approach is to tackle the chores that can leave clutter and do them right away rather than waiting. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:32pm via HootSuite
Debra's approach is to tackle the chores that can leave clutter and do them right away rather than waiting. #JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat3:31pm via HootSuite
Clutter can seem like a never ending battle; but we can take steps to declutter. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:31pm via HootSuite
Clutter can seem like a never ending battle; but we can take steps to declutter. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:30pm via HootSuite
The last item on Debra's stress list is CLUTTER. I think this is a universal stressor if there ever was one. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:30pm via HootSuite
The last item on Debra's stress list is CLUTTER. I think this is a universal stressor if there ever was one. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:28pm via Facebook
#JournalChat Live is on Twitter right now!
JournalChat3:27pm via HootSuite
When we make healthful choices for ourselves, we will feel better with each purposeful step we take.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:27pm via HootSuite
When we make healthful choices for ourselves, we will feel better with each purposeful step we take.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:27pm via HootSuite
She decides to make some definite choices in her diet, limiting and yet purposeful. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:27pm via HootSuite
She decides to make some definite choices in her diet, limiting and yet purposeful. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:26pm via HootSuite
Her next item is related to her health. All important dimension to life. It's decision making time.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:26pm via HootSuite
Her next item is related to her health. All important dimension to life. It's decision making time.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:25pm via HootSuite
Debra decides that her alone time is important enough to do regularly. This is a decision we need to make for ourselves. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:25pm via HootSuite
Debra decides that her alone time is important enough to do regularly. This is a decision we need to make for ourselves. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:24pm via HootSuite
Whatever you choose to do to give yourself space to refresh, it's all important to take that time.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:24pm via HootSuite
Whatever you choose to do to give yourself space to refresh, it's all important to take that time.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:23pm via HootSuite
Debra's next item is addressing her alone time. We all need time to refresh and rejuvinate. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:23pm via HootSuite
Debra's next item is addressing her alone time. We all need time to refresh and rejuvinate. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:21pm via HootSuite
I love how Debra asks,What's the hurry anyway? Slowing down is an excellent option.Then we'll have time to listen to the birds. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:21pm via HootSuite
I love how Debra asks,What's the hurry anyway? Slowing down is an excellent option.Then we'll have time to listen to the birds. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:20pm via HootSuite
Sometimes just taking on a more relaxed approach to things can help calm our inner feelings at the same time. #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:20pm via HootSuite
Sometimes just taking on a more relaxed approach to things can help calm our inner feelings at the same time. #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:19pm via HootSuite
How can you deal with feeling like you're always in a rush? It can be a regular stressor if we don't do something about it. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:19pm via HootSuite
How can you deal with feeling like you're always in a rush? It can be a regular stressor if we don't do something about it. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:19pm via HootSuite
Debra's third item addresses her approach to her day: feeling hurried. I can certainly relate to that one!#JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:19pm via HootSuite
Debra's third item addresses her approach to her day: feeling hurried. I can certainly relate to that one!#JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat3:17pm via HootSuite
When we record our stressors, sometimes a solution to the problem can arise just from being more aware. #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:17pm via HootSuite
When we record our stressors, sometimes a solution to the problem can arise just from being more aware. #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:17pm via HootSuite
We can take action with circumstances to make it better and choose to relax instead of being upset.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:17pm via HootSuite
We can take action with circumstances to make it better and choose to relax instead of being upset.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:16pm via HootSuite
Her next item is about noise in her environment. She chooses to use music to temper it and not let it bother her. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:16pm via HootSuite
Her next item is about noise in her environment. She chooses to use music to temper it and not let it bother her. #JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat3:14pm via HootSuite
Sometimes it's a matter of setting limits and coming upon something with a new perspective. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:14pm via HootSuite
Sometimes it's a matter of setting limits and coming upon something with a new perspective. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:14pm via HootSuite
Debra's first item is about spending money. Her solution is saying no to spending plus having a grateful attitude. #JournalChat #Journaling
DawnHerring3:14pm via HootSuite
Debra's first item is about spending money. Her solution is saying no to spending plus having a grateful attitude. #JournalChat #Journaling
JournalChat3:12pm via HootSuite
Are you ready for some positive thinking and for determining new ways to deal with what is stressing you? #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:12pm via HootSuite
Are you ready for some positive thinking and for determining new ways to deal with what is stressing you? #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:11pm via HootSuite
I love how Debra says this is not meant to be gripe session. Nope. We're here with a empowering purpose in mind. #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:11pm via HootSuite
I love how Debra says this is not meant to be gripe session. Nope. We're here with a empowering purpose in mind. #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:09pm via HootSuite
Sometimes just writing down what is stressing us out can help calm things down, but we won't stop there. #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:09pm via HootSuite
Sometimes just writing down what is stressing us out can help calm things down, but we won't stop there. #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:08pm via HootSuite
No matter how small or insignificant your stressor may seem to you, write it down anyway. #Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:08pm via HootSuite
No matter how small or insignificant your stressor may seem to you, write it down anyway. #Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:08pm via HootSuite
That's what Debra is talking about. Now it's time to write each of those stressors down in your journal.#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:08pm via HootSuite
That's what Debra is talking about. Now it's time to write each of those stressors down in your journal.#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:07pm via HootSuite
If someone asked you what is stressing you out right now, what would you say? What immediately comes to mind? #Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:07pm via HootSuite
If someone asked you what is stressing you out right now, what would you say? What immediately comes to mind? #Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:06pm via HootSuite
She shows a list of six things that are currently stressing her out; perhaps you can relate?#Journaling #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:06pm via HootSuite
She shows a list of six things that are currently stressing her out; perhaps you can relate?#Journaling #JournalChat
JournalChat3:05pm via HootSuite
I always love how Debra shows us examples of how to use her #journaling exercises; this one is fabulous. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite
I always love how Debra shows us examples of how to use her #journaling exercises; this one is fabulous. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:04pm via HootSuite
Topic is Your #Journaling: List and Learn; listing our stressors to determine how to eliminate them or change our perspective. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:04pm via HootSuite
Topic is Your #Journaling: List and Learn; listing our stressors to determine how to eliminate them or change our perspective. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:02pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhvij Our #Journaling resource is Six things that are really stressing me out by Debra DiPietro @WarmMilkJournal #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:02pm via HootSuite
ow.ly/bhveU Our #Journaling resource is Six things that are really stressing me out by Debra DiPietro @WarmMilkJournal #JournalChat
JournalChat3:01pm via HootSuite
I recommend tweetdeck, hootsuite, or tweetchat.com to follow along; please use #JournalChat has your hashtag. #Journaling
DawnHerring3:01pm via HootSuite
I recommend tweetdeck, hootsuite, or tweetchat.com to follow along; please use #JournalChat has your hashtag. #Journaling
JournalChat3:01pm via HootSuite
If you follow @DawnHerring and @JournalChat, there will be some double postings. #JournalChat
DawnHerring3:01pm via HootSuite
If you follow @DawnHerring and @JournalChat, there will be some double postings. #JournalChat
JournalChat3:00pm via HootSuite
I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years. I am passionate about#Journaling#JournalChat
DawnHerring3:00pm via HootSuite
I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years. I am passionate about#Journaling#JournalChat
JournalChat3:00pm via HootSuite
Welcome to this edition of #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling.
DawnHerring3:00pm via HootSuite
Welcome to this edition of #JournalChat Live for all things #Journaling.