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I feel guilty whenever it takes me a while to read a book. Then I remember it doesn't matter how long it takes me to read it. Reading slow isn't bad.

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green and gold and too much to talk about

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Just read The Song of Achilles and I wish I didn't. I just see them everywhere I go.

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For Valentine's Day my local library set up a romance free collection in the YA section, complete with little ace and aro colored hearts with silly "eww" "nope" "not for me" messages, and I for one think that is incredibly asexy of them.

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i guess we were collateral damage / kissing in the crossfire

HAYLEY WILLIAMS - MY LIMB

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Sometimes I’m empty head no thoughts sometimes i just have a few

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October collages in my art journal 🕷️🕸️

old books, paper, gouache, ink; X 2023

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a very green digital journal spread ✮⋆˙

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digital christmas journal spread ✮⋆˙

I tried my hand at digital journalling and it's definitely something I want to keep doing now. I like that I have unlimited choice of images this way (I don't have a printer at home) ★ it's a fun alternative when I don't want to cut and paste stuff

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Life’s good when you get to journal about spooky things. 🕸️🖤🕷️

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take as much time as you need ❤️‍🩹💌🫧

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productive & mindful journal prompts for self care ｡‧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚‧ ｡

when do you feel most like yourself?

what is something you wish others knew about you?

what thoughts or worries are taking up mental space?

what activities clear your mind?

how do you feel when you are complimented?

what aspects of myself do I need to show more love?

how can I love my body more?

what is draining my energy?

what can I do to be my highest self? 

what are my intentions and goals for the month?

who am I most grateful for in my life?

how can I show more gratitude in my life? 

what is one commitment I can make and stick to this week?

what are my goals for the day/month/year?

what can’t I live without? 

what are some ways I can show more love to others in my life? 

what is most therapeutic for me? 

do I prefer more alone time or more social time? 

what is one bad habit I can replace with a good habit? 

what are some ways I can reduce screen time? 

are the people in my life positive influences?

am I living in alignment with my values and priorities?

how can I get out of my comfort zone?

what makes you feel the most confident and empowered?

what are your favorite qualities in a person? 

what is one thing I can do to align myself with my values and priorities?

what are the little things in my life I appreciate the most? 

what qualities do you love the most about yourself?

Love you all 𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒  

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One year of journaling

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another week has come to an end 📝

reblog is ok, don’t repost/use

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Some travel journal spreads from The Hike Guy on flickr (downloaded them from pinterest)

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how to brain dump like a pro

what you need

a messy notebook (I like the Leuchturm bullet ones)

a pen

a beverage for emotional support (or several <3)

how to get started

grab your notebook, and sit down in a quiet moment with enough time so you won't stress even more. The point of a brain dump is to unload all your thoughts, everything that is stressing you is put to paper. not aesthetically, no cutesy Pinterest vibes; we need it plain, unromanticised, and personal.

some prompts to get you going

do I have any deadlines coming up?

have I been making time for myself and my hobbies?

what projects, tasks, appointments, and/ or plans are currently stressing me out?

am I procrastinating anything?

am I properly looking after myself? (mental/physical health, skincare, hobbies, school/work, etc etc)

am I currently working through any challenges, and if yes how is that going so far?

how are my friends/relationships doing?

is there an area in my life that I should prioritise right now?

do I feel confident and comfortable at the moment?

Review and reflect

take some time and go over your writing; you can underline or highlight the points that you find most important. make this whole "brain dump" thing a routine; sometimes it takes a bit of writing until you actually get comfortable with putting your emotions onto paper (it sounds easier than it is..), but the more often you do this, the more comfortable you will get!! <3

As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments! <3

love ya ･:*₊‧✩