#JournalChat Live 12/13/12 Part II Topic: Your Journaling: It's Just Perfect!

RefreshwithDawn4:58pm via web

Enjoy your Perfect #Journaling and don't forget to refresh yourself! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:58pm via HootSuite

Enjoy your Perfect #Journaling and don't forget to refresh yourself! #JournalChat

RefreshwithDawn4:57pm via web

That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 12/20, for our FINAL session of 2012!!#Journaling topic to be announced

DawnHerring4:57pm via HootSuite

That wraps up this edition of #JournalChat Live; join us next week, 12/20, for our FINAL session of 2012!!#Journaling topic to be announced

dredrelew4:56pm via web

@DawnHerring great #JournalChat Dawn! A lot of great perspectives/insights. Thanks so much!

RefreshwithDawn4:55pm via web

Special thanks to @JulietPlatt for joining us and for her post, 7 Astounding Benefits of Journal Writing.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:55pm via HootSuite

Special thanks to @JulietPlatt for joining us and for her post, 7 Astounding Benefits of Journal Writing.#JournalChat #Journaling

DawnHerring4:54pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt It's been a pleasure, Stephen; thanks so much for joining us today! :) #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:54pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/g5sAQ To learn more about me, your host, check out Dawn's Dimensions! #Journaling#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:54pm via TweetChat

@DawnHerring Thanks for hosting another great chat, Dawn! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:52pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/g5stf To learn more about #JournalChat Live and Links Edition for all things #Journaling

whisper2d14:51pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®

As we become familiar with our own rhythm we get into our own flow #JournalChat"

DawnHerring4:51pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/g5soP #RefreshJournal can help us create a bit more "perfection" with a fresh perspective!#JournalChat #Journaling

dredrelew4:50pm via web

@JulietPlatt goodnight Juliet! Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:50pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/g5slK Seeing What You Did Do can help you see what's perfect going on! #Journaling#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:48pm via HootSuite

ow.ly/g5siZ Sometimes a #Journaling #prompt can help us create that Perfect practice! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:47pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Thanks so much for joining us today, Juliet. It has been a delight!! #JournalChat

RefreshwithDawn4:47pm via web

@JulietPlatt Thanks so much for joining us today, Juliet. It has been a delight!! #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:47pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt Goodnight Juliet! Thanks for all the insight! #JournalChat

RefreshwithDawn4:46pm via web

For those just joining us, my JournalChat account is over limit. Please check out my alternate @RefreshwithDawn. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:46pm via HootSuite

For those just joining us, my JournalChat account is over limit. Please check out my alternate @RefreshwithDawn. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:46pm via TweetChat

Great chatting to you all - look forwards to catching up again soon! Night night from the UK #JournalChat

RefreshwithDawn4:45pm via web

@karenlalaniz Karen, Welcome back to#JournalChat Live; good to see you. :)

JulietPlatt4:44pm via TweetChat

Getting into the flow now! But it's nearly the witching hour here so I need to go sleep! #JournalChat

p_staatz4:44pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®

RT @DawnHerring: RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChatGetting into the flow means that we can achieve more in one hour than we ever thought possible

karenlalaniz4:44pm via TweetDeck

I was working on a revised proposal. Sorry I'm so late! Hope it was a great chat! #journalchat

RefreshwithDawn4:44pm via web

@JulietPlatt I cannot get over how awesome that can be for anyone keeping a journal! #Journaling is a time saver! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:44pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt I cannot get over how awesome that can be for anyone keeping a journal! #Journaling is a time saver! #JournalChat

karenlalaniz4:44pm via TweetDeck

#journalchat Hiya!

JulietPlatt4:43pm via TweetChat

@RefreshwithDawn Expansion is timelessness#JournalChat

RefreshwithDawn4:43pm via web

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat Getting into the flow means that we can achieve more in one hour than we ever thought possible

DawnHerring4:43pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat Getting into the flow means that we can achieve more in one hour than we ever thought possible

RefreshwithDawn4:43pm via web

RT @JulietPlatt: As we become familiar with our own rhythm we get into our own flow #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:42pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: As we become familiar with our own rhythm we get into our own flow #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:42pm via TweetChat

@RefreshwithDawn Exactly we create more time as soon as we recognise how we waste it #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:42pm via HootSuite

Heads up. My JournalChat account has hit tweet limit. Switching to @RefreshwithDawn. #JournalChat

dredrelew4:41pm via web

RT @JulietPlatt: As we become familiar with our own rhythm we get into our own flow #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:41pm via web

#JournalChat Getting into the flow means that we can achieve more in one hour than we ever thought possible

RefreshwithDawn4:41pm via web

@JulietPlatt So, #Journaling helps us create time for ourselves when we see how we waste time. Fabulous. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:40pm via TweetChat

As we become familiar with our own rhythm we get into our own flow #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:39pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt So, #Journaling helps us create time for ourselves when we see how we waste time. Fabulous. #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:39pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat: thats one of the things I love most about #Journaling; It helps me create the life I desire, one entry at a time. #JournalChat

dredrelew4:39pm via web

@JulietPlatt love it Juliet! This truly resonated with me. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:39pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt I love the word expansion; and I love the way expansion feels. Sounds like time standing still for a moment. #JournalChat

dredrelew4:38pm via web

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat The more we pay attention to the present moment, the more the present moment expands

JournalChat4:38pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat The more we pay attention to the present moment, the more the present moment expands

DawnHerring4:38pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat The more we pay attention to the present moment, the more the present moment expands

JulietPlatt4:38pm via TweetChat

As we distinguish the real amount of time things take from the amount of time we worry about things we end up with more time #JournalChat

JournalChat4:37pm via HootSuite

I think that's one of the things I love most about#Journaling; It helps me create the life I desire, one entry at a time. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:37pm via HootSuite

I think that's one of the things I love most about#Journaling; It helps me create the life I desire, one entry at a time. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:37pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Wow. Now that one really packs a PERFECT punch; the sweet kind! #Journaling helps us create NOW. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:37pm via web

#JournalChat The more we pay attention to the present moment, the more the present moment expands

JournalChat4:36pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: We bring the past and the future into our present - to create whatever we want for ourselves #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:36pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: We bring the past and the future into our present - to create whatever we want for ourselves #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:35pm via TweetChat

We bring the past and the future into our present - to create whatever we want for ourselves #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:35pm via TweetChat

RT @JournalChat: @JulietPlatt Yes, our essential self wants to lighten things up--shackles off, thank you very much! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:35pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Timelessness--can you share more, Juliet? #JournalChat

JournalChat4:34pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Yes, our essential self wants to lighten things up--shackles off, thank you very much!#JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:33pm via TweetChat

The 7th benefit is all about the timelessness of journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat4:33pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt I love it, Stephen! That's awesome. When we really pay attention, we can create our best lives. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:32pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt That's a great way to put it, Get over ourselves. Like, I can move on now. (I speak for myself) #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:32pm via web

#JournalChat @dredrelew and the negativity dissipates because our essential self finds it too exhausting!

dredrelew4:32pm via web

@JulietPlatt yes exactly! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:32pm via HootSuite

And now for Juliet's Final Perfect point: Transforms our relationship with time #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:32pm via HootSuite

And now for Juliet's Final Perfect point: Transforms our relationship with time #Journaling #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:31pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I just created a playlist this week called 'Fun' that has been keeping me in good spirits for 4 days now! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:31pm via TweetChat

@dredrelew Sometimes we can allow ourselves to rant over and over - but then we kind of get over ourselves #JournalChat

JournalChat4:31pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Exactly; and when we figure out what triggers them, we can create more of where that came from! #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:31pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt And the triggers are what can help relive them! Love it! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:30pm via TweetChat

We can totally relive the good feelings - and we get clear on what triggers them too #JournalChat

JournalChat4:30pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt I have favorite songs I often play several time per week; then they get in my head too!#JournalChat

JournalChat4:29pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Yes, and now we have YouTube; one of my regular places to listen when I work online.#JournalChat

dredrelew4:29pm via web

@JulietPlatt YES! I noticed I went through a period where I kept #Journaling a lot of negativity/it took me awhile to change #JournalChat

JournalChat4:28pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Exactly, Juliet. And we can relive the good feelings when we record them, too. It's a Perfect Win! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:28pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Exactly, Juliet. And we can relive the good feelings when we record them, too. It's a Perfect Win! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:28pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat The more we record about what brings us joy the more it makes joy accessible to us

DawnHerring4:28pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat The more we record about what brings us joy the more it makes joy accessible to us

JournalChat4:27pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt You're already benefiting, Stephen! Awesome! Make a note; I do that where I journal. #JournalChat

dredrelew4:27pm via web

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat The more we record about what brings us joy the more it makes joy accessible to us

JulietPlatt4:27pm via TweetChat

@DawnHerring and I notice there are certain pieces of music which always have the same effect, so I consciously hunt those out #JournalChat

dredrelew4:27pm via web

@DawnHerring same here! I record my mood regularly #Journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat4:26pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Oh, absolutely, Juliet. Those childhood activities are often KEY to Authentic Play.#JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:26pm via web

#JournalChat The more we record about what brings us joy the more it makes joy accessible to us

JournalChat4:26pm via HootSuite

I pay attention to music I like, people I admire, and activities that lift my energy; they all get recorded in my journal. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:26pm via HootSuite

I pay attention to music I like, people I admire, and activities that lift my energy; they all get recorded in my journal. #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:25pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I am going to do this starting today. I giggled and laughed a lot - I need to write it down to remind myself! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:25pm via HootSuite

When I incorporate more play in my #Journaling and my life, it truly does make it more Perfect!#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:25pm via HootSuite

When I incorporate more play in my #Journaling and my life, it truly does make it more Perfect!#JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:25pm via TweetChat

And reintroducing something from your childhood into your present life is good too. For me it was cycling! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:24pm via HootSuite

I totally enjoy recording what made me laugh, brought me delight, made me feel good, etc.#Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:24pm via HootSuite

I totally enjoy recording what made me laugh, brought me delight, made me feel good, etc.#Journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat4:23pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: Play is such an intrinsic part of being human - and our journals are rich practice grounds #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:23pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: Play is such an intrinsic part of being human - and our journals are rich practice grounds #JournalChat

JournalChat4:23pm via HootSuite

Record what you enjoyed about each day;#Journaling helps you determine what brings out the inner child in you. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:23pm via HootSuite

Record what you enjoyed about each day;#Journaling helps you determine what brings out the inner child in you. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:23pm via TweetChat

Play is such an intrinsic part of being human - and our journals are rich practice grounds #JournalChat

JournalChat4:22pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt And I think that one is my favorite, although they're all so good, Juliet. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:21pm via TweetChat

Oh yeah - forgot about the joy one! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:21pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is the PERFECT practice to determine what play will bring out the best in us! Have fun!#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:21pm via HootSuite

#Journaling is the PERFECT practice to determine what play will bring out the best in us! Have fun!#JournalChat

JournalChat4:20pm via HootSuite

I love this one from Juliet: Coaxes out our human joy in playing #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:20pm via HootSuite

I love this one from Juliet: Coaxes out our human joy in playing #Journaling #JournalChat

dredrelew4:20pm via web

@JulietPlatt @StephenVanVugt I agree, it's about being open to really look inward. Sometimes it's hard. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:19pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt That's a good point, Juliet. We can be gentle with ourselves with our #Journaling.#JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:19pm via TweetChat

I just blogged about transforming our relationship with time today - the 7th benefit on my perfect list#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:19pm via TweetChat

RT @JulietPlatt: #JournalChat@StephenVanVugt...your journal will show you the way eventually #JournalChat

JournalChat4:19pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt Exactly, Stephen. That's, to me, the whole point of #Journaling. That's what makes it PERFECT (Topic). #JournalChat

JournalChat4:18pm via HootSuite

RT @StephenVanVugt: @JournalChat Good point - persisting with the thoughts/topics until you break through! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:18pm via HootSuite

RT @StephenVanVugt: @JournalChat Good point - persisting with the thoughts/topics until you break through! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:18pm via web

#JournalChat @StephenVanVugt...your journal will show you the way eventually

StephenVanVugt4:17pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt True enough, Juliet :-) #JournalChat

JournalChat4:17pm via HootSuite

@dredrelew Welcome back to #JournalChat Live, Andrea; good to see you. :)

JournalChat4:17pm via HootSuite

@dredrelew Exactly, Andrea! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:17pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt if you know you're avoiding something you're part of the way there, so go easy on yourself.. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:16pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt If we stay at it long enough, we often determine the issue we're trying to avoid. Then we hit gold. #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:16pm via TweetChat

@dredrelew Thanks. I'll try that tonight! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:15pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: @DawnHerring Yes! part of the self-awareness thing is to know when we're deviating#JournalChat

DawnHerring4:15pm via HootSuite

RT @JulietPlatt: @DawnHerring Yes! part of the self-awareness thing is to know when we're deviating#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:15pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Good point - persisting with the thoughts/topics until you break through!#JournalChat

dredrelew4:15pm via web

@StephenVanVugt @JulietPlatt @JournalChat Every night before I fall asleep I set the intention to remember my dreams #JournalChat

JournalChat4:15pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt If you decide to remember, you may, without realizing it. Just make time each morning. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:15pm via TweetChat

@StephenVanVugt For not avoiding read hitting head on! I have the knack of sniffing out self-delusion!#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:15pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I try to get to the heart of the matter, though I know there are some things I should dig into, but avoid. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:14pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt Now that's a good question; I've always recalled them, at least 99 percent of the time.#JournalChat

JournalChat4:14pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Oh, they are, Juliet! I respect my night messages; what to figure out what's going on.#JournalChat

JournalChat4:13pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt Those revelations are well worth staying with it until you get to the gold. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:13pm via TweetChat

@DawnHerring Yes! part of the self-awareness thing is to know when we're deviating #JournalChat

JournalChat4:13pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt That's a good Question, Stephen. I'm determined to get to the heart of the matter; so I keep at it. #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:12pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt Thanks Juliet! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:11pm via TweetChat

Don't stress about the dreams you don't remember Stephen - just learn from the ones you do!#JournalChat

JournalChat4:11pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt It is easy to go off track since our minds often do that on their own. They need #Journalingtraining! #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:11pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt It is easy to go off track since our minds often do that on their own. They need #Journalingtraining! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:10pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt I thought you might, Stephen. I love it too. Carrying on from our Loving your self topic from another #JournalChat.

StephenVanVugt4:10pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt @JournalChat Any techniques to help remember dreams? I never seem to recall mine in the morning. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:09pm via HootSuite

@Write4LifeCoach You're welcome to join us, Nathan. Still chatting! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:09pm via web

#JournalChat @DawnHerring our dreams are such rich journaling resources

JournalChat4:09pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Sounds like you have a very succinct#Journaling practice, Juliet! Very purposeful and productive. #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:09pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I'm good at figuring out what makes me uncomfortable! What things do you do to not avoid writing about those them? #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:08pm via TweetChat

Hi @StephenVanVugt I wrote tight for about five minutes, dragging myself back to the issue and asking what was really needed #JournalChat

JournalChat4:07pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Oh, indeed, it is! I pay attention to that stuff. Even in my night dreams, which I write daily.#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:07pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat I LOVE the idea of congratulating myself before bed! #JournalChat

Write4LifeCoach4:07pm via web

#JournalChat looks like I missed a great one! I look forward to catching up with all these awesome reminders about #journaling! Thx Dawn!

StephenVanVugt4:06pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Good to be here and see you too, Dawn! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:06pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt It can really help to get out the angst, see what went right, and congratulate yourself before bed. ;) #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:06pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt I will use that technique. Sounds fun!#JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:06pm via web

#JournalChat Yes when a topic keeps repeating it's crying out to be addressed!

JournalChat4:06pm via HootSuite

@StephenVanVugt Welcome back to #JournalChatLive, Stephen. Good to see you! :)

JournalChat4:05pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt Isn't that awesome?; you can actually figure out what making you so uncomfortable.#JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:05pm via TweetChat

@JulietPlatt How exactly did you 'nail it' in your journal? Sounds interesting! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:05pm via TweetChat

I just named my mood then reined in my writing every time it went off topic. Ended up with a very tight and doable list. #JournalChat

JournalChat4:04pm via HootSuite

I notice when a topic comes up repeatedly,#Journaling helps me recognize what change I CAN make for the better. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:04pm via HootSuite

I notice when a topic comes up repeatedly,#Journaling helps me recognize what change I CAN make for the better. #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:04pm via TweetChat

Hello! Dropping in late and getting caught up. Looks like I missed a very interesting chat! #JournalChat

StephenVanVugt4:03pm via TweetChat

@JournalChat Interesting observation about calm & sleep. I journal in the evening but have never paid attention. I will now! #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:03pm via TweetChat

Today I was really jittery and hopping from one thing to another. I nailed it in my journal! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:03pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind Thanks for joining us today, Michael. :) #JournalChat

JournalChat4:03pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt When we see what we can do with what is manageable, we feel self-empowered.#JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:02pm via TweetChat

@OutOTWhirlwind great chat Michael thanks!#JournalChat

JournalChat4:02pm via HootSuite

I know that #Journaling in the evening helps me center and calm myself for sleep. #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:02pm via HootSuite

I know that #Journaling in the evening helps me center and calm myself for sleep. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt4:01pm via web

#JournalChat calming mood is about making distinctions again - we can't manage what we don't measure!

JournalChat4:01pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt But then when we recognize it, we know what we need to do, right? Perhaps a distinctive list is in order! #JournalChat

JournalChat4:00pm via HootSuite

And another Perfect point from Juliet: Encourages calmer moods #Journaling #JournalChat

DawnHerring4:00pm via HootSuite

And another Perfect point from Juliet: Encourages calmer moods #Journaling #JournalChat

JournalChat3:59pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt It still amazes me; that's why I recommend #Journaling to anyone. It's so PERFECT! :) #JournalChat

JulietPlatt3:59pm via TweetChat

@OutOTWhirlwind yes strangeness and uncomfortableness show up in my journal and it makes me cringe #JournalChat

JournalChat3:58pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat -love, fun & joy are self evident & are simply our "truth".

DawnHerring3:58pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat -love, fun & joy are self evident & are simply our "truth".

JournalChat3:58pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat Self-sabotage is discerned by a strangeness & uncomfortableness--

DawnHerring3:58pm via HootSuite

RT @OutOTWhirlwind: #JournalChat Self-sabotage is discerned by a strangeness & uncomfortableness--

JournalChat3:58pm via HootSuite

@OutOTWhirlwind That was very well put, Michael.#Journaling helps us recognize that; when we record how we feel. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt3:58pm via web

#JournalChat and who knew that #Journaling would be such a healing and restorative past-time!

OutOTWhirlwind3:57pm via web

#JournalChat Wonderful, wonderful, great chat. Must go. Thank you all. See you next Thursday.

JournalChat3:57pm via HootSuite

@JulietPlatt It's amazing to me how legible my writing with my non-dominant hand was just after a few weeks. #JournalChat

JulietPlatt3:57pm via web

#JournalChat the way our brain functions I think it was inevitable that humans would write