#JournalChat Live 7/19/12 Topic: Your Journaling: A Trouble Transitioned (Confusion to Clarity)

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Enjoy your #Journaling for clarity in trouble and don't forget to refresh yourself. :) #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:18pm via HootSuite

Enjoy your #Journaling for clarity in trouble and don't forget to refresh yourself. :) #JournalChat

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That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 7/26, 5 EST/2 PST; #Journaling topic to be announced.

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That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 7/26, 5 EST/2 PST; #Journaling topic to be announced.

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Special thanks to Dolly Garland @kaizenjournal for her post, 8 Ways #Journaling Can Help Simplify Your Thoughts. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:16pm via HootSuite

Special thanks to Dolly Garland @kaizenjournal for her post, 8 Ways #Journaling Can Help Simplify Your Thoughts. #JournalChat

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ow.ly/cmHIv For info on my #Writing services, My LinkedIn profile page. #Journaling #JournalChat

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ow.ly/cmHGJ For info on my #Writing services, My LinkedIn profile page. #Journaling #JournalChat

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ow.ly/cmHFk #RefreshJournal is for a fresh perspective in all of life's dimensions, including our challenges. #JournalChat

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ow.ly/cmHDt #RefreshJournal is for a fresh perspective in all of life's dimensions, including our challenges. #JournalChat

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ow.ly/cmHCj If you subscribe to Refresh with Dawn Herring blog, you will get transcripts from#JournalChat Live and Links Edition.

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ow.ly/cmHxI You may discover Your Authentic Self as you write your journal entry for clarity! #Journaling#JournalChat

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@mscator It's my pleasure, Leia. Thanks so much for joining us today; it was great to see you. :)#JournalChat

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@nandao Oh, it is for me as well, Nanda. I never regret time in my journal; I always go from it feeling refreshed. :) #journalchat

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ow.ly/cmHjF You may find a #Journaling #Promptthat resonates and helps you gain clarity!#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:09pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/cmHho You may find a #Journaling #Promptthat resonates and helps you gain clarity!#JournalChat

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If you have found an approach from Dolly's post today that resonates with you, try it today to work out your challenges. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:08pm via HootSuite

If you have found an approach from Dolly's post today that resonates with you, try it today to work out your challenges. #JournalChat

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@JournalChat @DawnHerring You are so supportive, Dawn. Thank you so much! #JournalChat

nandao4:07pm via Tweetbot for iOS

@JournalChat Exactly! Writing in my journal has always been a positive experience. #JournalChat

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Whether it's decision making, asking questions, focusing on facts or emotions #Journaling helps bring clarity out of confusion. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:06pm via HootSuite

Whether it's decision making, asking questions, focusing on facts or emotions #Journaling helps bring clarity out of confusion. #JournalChat

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@nandao I'm so glad it works for you, Nanda. And when it works one time, it will often repeat that success! :) #JournalChat

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@MahadeoE I so agree, Elizabeth; #Journaling is Nurturing; that's why I recommend it. It's been great having you w/ us today! #JournalChat

nandao4:03pm via Tweetbot for iOS

Journaling really helps me make important decisions. Whenever I feel stuck I start writing until I’ve figured our what to do. #JournalChat

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#Journaling can help us bring awareness to some of the possibilities and help us see things from a more holistic perspective. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:02pm via HootSuite

#Journaling can help us bring awareness to some of the possibilities and help us see things from a more holistic perspective. #JournalChat

MahadeoE4:02pm via HootSuite

Journaling is a way to take time for yourself and nurture your wellbeing. It has been great talking to you ladies today. #JournalChat

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Dolly suggests asking, What would life be like from Road A versus Road B? #Journaling #JournalChat

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Dolly suggests asking, What would life be like from Road A versus Road B? #Journaling #JournalChat

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When we look to what life may be like based on our decision today, it can give a whole new picture of what really matters. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:01pm via HootSuite

When we look to what life may be like based on our decision today, it can give a whole new picture of what really matters. #JournalChat

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I love Dolly's final approach: Writing from the FUTURE. This is more a visionary way of seeing things. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:00pm via HootSuite

I love Dolly's final approach: Writing from the FUTURE. This is more a visionary way of seeing things. #JournalChat #Journaling

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#Journaling can help us be true to ourselves on the page and in our decision making where the rubber meets the road. #JournalChat

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#Journaling can help us be true to ourselves on the page and in our decision making where the rubber meets the road. #JournalChat

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Of course, circumstances change and people change, but the core of who you are doesn't change.#Journaling helps see that. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:57pm via HootSuite

Of course, circumstances change and people change, but the core of who you are doesn't change.#Journaling helps see that. #JournalChat

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Dolly then suggests looking at PAST experience. What have you done before that has worked for you?#Journaling #JournalChat

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Dolly then suggests looking at PAST experience. What have you done before that has worked for you?#Journaling #JournalChat

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As a priority you can show your Self Respect when making decisions; #Journaling can help you discern how to do that. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:55pm via HootSuite

As a priority you can show your Self Respect when making decisions; #Journaling can help you discern how to do that. #JournalChat

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Are you happy with your decision? #Journaling is a terrific place to answer that better question; and it's important!! #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:53pm via HootSuite

Are you happy with your decision? #Journaling is a terrific place to answer that better question; and it's important!! #JournalChat

MahadeoE3:53pm via HootSuite

@WarmMilkJournal Starting with a question is a great idea, I love it! That will be helpful to me in the future. #JournalChat

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@MahadeoE Yes, Elizabeth. When we refer to our core values, a decision can become like, "OH, that's what I should do!" #JournalChat

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Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do in a challenging situation when you want others to be happy. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:50pm via HootSuite

Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do in a challenging situation when you want others to be happy. #JournalChat #Journaling

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One of Dolly's points is how people will often influence our decisions, but is that working for you or not? #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:50pm via HootSuite

One of Dolly's points is how people will often influence our decisions, but is that working for you or not? #JournalChat #Journaling

MahadeoE3:49pm via HootSuite

RT: @DawnHerring Dolly's next approach is FREE WRITE. Write whatever comes to mind and let the subconscious take center #JournalChat

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Dolly's next approach is a focus on PEOPLE; those who may or will be affected by your decision concerning your trouble. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:49pm via HootSuite

Dolly's next approach is a focus on PEOPLE; those who may or will be affected by your decision concerning your trouble. #JournalChat

MahadeoE3:48pm via HootSuite

#JournalChat When the core of our values comes to surface your mind can clear. And ideas become clear too! You can write "better".

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Even using a word that is strong to you in connection with your trouble can often be a great journal entry prompt of discovery. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:46pm via HootSuite

Even using a word that is strong to you in connection with your trouble can often be a great journal entry prompt of discovery. #JournalChat

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Debra uses a Question to start her journal entry. This is another great way to go deeper with what is troubling us. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:46pm via HootSuite

Debra uses a Question to start her journal entry. This is another great way to go deeper with what is troubling us. #Journaling #JournalChat

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That raw feel type of #Journaling is often where the core of our values comes to the surface.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:44pm via HootSuite

That raw feel type of #Journaling is often where the core of our values comes to the surface.#JournalChat

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@WarmMilkJournal Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Debra! I love the question possibility; great associative way to see things. #Journaling

DawnHerring3:43pm via HootSuite

@WarmMilkJournal Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Debra! I love the question possibility; great associative way to see things. #Journaling

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What it comes to #journaling our troubles, it often takes on a raw feel when we get down to the nitty gritty. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:43pm via HootSuite

What it comes to #journaling our troubles, it often takes on a raw feel when we get down to the nitty gritty. #JournalChat

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Free writing lets us write unhindered, unblocked. Nothing is held back, nothing is taboo. #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:42pm via HootSuite

Free writing lets us write unhindered, unblocked. Nothing is held back, nothing is taboo. #Journaling#JournalChat

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@DawnHerring like this approach. If challenged with something, I like to start my journal entry with a question. Then write.. #journalchat

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It is often the smaller ideas that come to us that contain the gold of our issue to help resolve it.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:41pm via HootSuite

It is often the smaller ideas that come to us that contain the gold of our issue to help resolve it.#Journaling #JournalChat

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This free write approach reminds me of Morning Pages, where you just let it all hang out, nothing to insignificant. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:40pm via HootSuite

This free write approach reminds me of Morning Pages, where you just let it all hang out, nothing to insignificant. #JournalChat #Journaling

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Dolly's next approach is FREE WRITE. Write whatever comes to mind and let the subconscious take center stage. #JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:39pm via HootSuite

Dolly's next approach is FREE WRITE. Write whatever comes to mind and let the subconscious take center stage. #JournalChat #Journaling

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I think the FACT approach helps with a pros and cons way of looking at decisions with our troubles.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:37pm via HootSuite

I think the FACT approach helps with a pros and cons way of looking at decisions with our troubles.#Journaling #JournalChat

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Elizabeth mentions getting caught up in our feelings. The FACTS approach can help us get centered concerning our trouble. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:36pm via HootSuite

Elizabeth mentions getting caught up in our feelings. The FACTS approach can help us get centered concerning our trouble. #JournalChat

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@MahadeoE Elizabeth, please use the #journalchathashtag or your tweet will not show in the feed. Love your contribution!! :)

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RT @MahadeoE: @JournalChat That's great. We get caught up in our "feelings". #JournalChat

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RT @MahadeoE: @JournalChat That's great. We get caught up in our "feelings". #JournalChat

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Rori mentions decision making; the FACTS approach can really be helpful for this all-important aspect of #Journaling. #JournalChat

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Rori mentions decision making; the FACTS approach can really be helpful for this all-important aspect of #Journaling. #JournalChat

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@RoriRants Welcome to #JournalChat Live, Rori! :) Yes, #Journaling is awesome for decision making, no doubt.

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RT @RoriRants: @MahadeoE I use it a lot to clarify decisions. SUPER helpful! #JournalChat

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RT @RoriRants: @MahadeoE I use it a lot to clarify decisions. SUPER helpful! #JournalChat

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But this approach can help us see all the aspects of our trouble from a more "well I hadn't thought of that" experience. #JournalChat

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But this approach can help us see all the aspects of our trouble from a more "well I hadn't thought of that" experience. #JournalChat

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When we journal what troubles us, it's hard to separate our feelings from the cold hard facts.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:30pm via HootSuite

When we journal what troubles us, it's hard to separate our feelings from the cold hard facts.#Journaling #JournalChat

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I think this approach can be more challenging, thus she recommends being ruthless with it, not letting it get subjective. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:29pm via HootSuite

I think this approach can be more challenging, thus she recommends being ruthless with it, not letting it get subjective. #JournalChat

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Dolly's next approach is JUST the FACTS!#Journaling the aspects of your trouble in the bare bones way. #JournalChat

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Dolly's next approach is JUST the FACTS!#Journaling the aspects of your trouble in the bare bones way. #JournalChat

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@MahadeoE I use it a lot to clarify decisions. SUPER helpful! #JournalChat

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@MahadeoE Yes, it does, Elizabeth. Welcome to#JournalChat Live. Great to see you. :) #Journalingbrings clarity.

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@mscator It's a more holistic approach, with language and image working with each other. Awesome. #Journalchat #Journaling

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@mscator It's a more holistic approach, with language and image working with each other. Awesome. #Journalchat #Journaling

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@mscator Oh yes, Leia! I always enjoy and add to my energy when I spend time #art #Journaling my challenges. :) #JournalChat

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@mscator Oh yes, Leia! I always enjoy and add to my energy when I spend time #art #Journaling my challenges. :) #JournalChat

MahadeoE3:24pm via HootSuite

Hi #JournalChat Nice to be here! It's true, writing releases thoughts and feelings and gives you a better sense of what you're thinking.

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One of the greatest aspects of #Journaling what troubles us is we can do it anyway we want or need to. It's what works for us. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:24pm via HootSuite

One of the greatest aspects of #Journaling what troubles us is we can do it anyway we want or need to. It's what works for us. #JournalChat

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We can also focus on our feelings through color, text, and image with this approach; do it whatever way releases tension. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:23pm via HootSuite

We can also focus on our feelings through color, text, and image with this approach; do it whatever way releases tension. #JournalChat

mscator3:22pm via TweetDeck

@JournalChat I guess that's why art journaling is so liberating, yeah? #JournalChat

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Well, you use the right side of the brain, which helps left writing side. Works miracles w/ blocks. :) & it is fun, relaxing. #JournalChat

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@mscator I often take a similar approach in my #art#journaling; it's amazing what insight can be gleaned from this approach. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:21pm via HootSuite

@mscator I often take a similar approach in my #art#journaling; it's amazing what insight can be gleaned from this approach. #JournalChat

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@mscator Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Leia! :) I love the colorful, visual aspect of your approach. Very organic. #JournalChat

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One of the great benefits of #journaling is letting it all out on the page; when we are troubled, that can help bring clarity. #JournalChat

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One of the great benefits of #journaling is letting it all out on the page; when we are troubled, that can help bring clarity. #JournalChat

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I like Dolly's point about not justifying or proving anything and giving yourself permission to be unreasonable! #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:18pm via HootSuite

I like Dolly's point about not justifying or proving anything and giving yourself permission to be unreasonable! #Journaling #JournalChat

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Then next step on Dolly's list is focusing on feelings;#Journaling is often naturally focused on feelings.#JournalChat

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Then next step on Dolly's list is focusing on feelings;#Journaling is often naturally focused on feelings.#JournalChat

mscator3:16pm via TweetDeck

Because list-making & mind maps are shorthand, I usually play w/ the words & numbers & shapes. Use colored pencils, stencils #JournalChat

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What I find interesting is how mind maps work associatively; one thing leads to another; may provide unexpected insight. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:14pm via HootSuite

What I find interesting is how mind maps work associatively; one thing leads to another; may provide unexpected insight. #JournalChat

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A mindmap is Dolly's next suggestion for those who want to incorporate a more visual aspect to their trouble. #Journaling #JournalChat

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A mindmap is Dolly's next suggestion for those who want to incorporate a more visual aspect to their trouble. #Journaling #JournalChat

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I think this process helps us unload in a semi-organized fashion which can help us feel a bit less stressed. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:12pm via HootSuite

I think this process helps us unload in a semi-organized fashion which can help us feel a bit less stressed. #Journaling #JournalChat

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But I would see this as more of a brain storming list. Get all those trouble-related items down on paper.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:11pm via HootSuite

But I would see this as more of a brain storming list. Get all those trouble-related items down on paper.#JournalChat #Journaling

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I'm one for lists, usually on the to do side so I can cross off my items. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:10pm via HootSuite

I'm one for lists, usually on the to do side so I can cross off my items. #Journaling #JournalChat

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One of Dolly's first suggestions is making a list; one that pertains to everything with your current trouble.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring3:10pm via HootSuite

One of Dolly's first suggestions is making a list; one that pertains to everything with your current trouble.#JournalChat #Journaling

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Folks are welcome to share their 2 cents about how they use their #Journaling to transition through trouble and find clarity. #JournalChat

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Folks are welcome to share their 2 cents about how they use their #Journaling to transition through trouble and find clarity. #JournalChat

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The steps Dolly suggests can help us do just that; slow down the mind and help us gain a fresh perspective. #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:07pm via HootSuite

The steps Dolly suggests can help us do just that; slow down the mind and help us gain a fresh perspective. #Journaling #JournalChat

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One of the best things about #Journaling is it forces our minds to slow down and consider the situation.#JournalChat

DawnHerring3:06pm via HootSuite

One of the best things about #Journaling is it forces our minds to slow down and consider the situation.#JournalChat

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I'm sure many of us can relate to the swirling thoughts we encounter with a stressful situation.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:06pm via HootSuite

I'm sure many of us can relate to the swirling thoughts we encounter with a stressful situation.#Journaling #JournalChat

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I appreciated the multi-dimensional aspect of Dolly's#Journaling approach when I saw the steps she provides. #JournalChat

DawnHerring3:05pm via HootSuite

I appreciated the multi-dimensional aspect of Dolly's#Journaling approach when I saw the steps she provides. #JournalChat

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Our topic for today's #JournalChat is Your#Journaling: A Trouble Transitioned (confusion to clarity.

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Our topic for today's #JournalChat is Your#Journaling: A Trouble Transitioned (confusion to clarity.

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Today's #JournalChat resource is from Dolly Garland: 8 Ways #Journaling Can Help Simplify Your Thoughts ow.ly/cmC3V @kaizenjournal

DawnHerring3:03pm via HootSuite

Today's #JournalChat resource is from Dolly Garland: 8 Ways #Journaling Can Help Simplify Your Thoughts ow.ly/cmC1P @kaizenjournal

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I recommend hootsuite, tweetdeck, or tweetchat.com to follow along; please use #JournalChat has your hashtag in your tweet.

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I recommend hootsuite, tweetdeck, or tweetchat.com to follow along; please use #JournalChat has your hashtag in your tweet.

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If you follow @DawnHerring and @JournalChat, there will be some double postings. #JournalChat

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If you follow @DawnHerring and @JournalChat, there will be some double postings. #JournalChat

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years; #journaling is my passion!#JournalChat

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I am Dawn Herring, your host and avid journal keeper of 28 years; #journaling is my passion!#JournalChat

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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.