"A" is For Announcement -- an alphabet-inspired journal page

I've always wanted to create a set of alphabet-inspired journal pages using huge, colourful letters. For a long time, a vague idea of the series was as far as I got: single letter pages, lots of colours and journal prompts. Every once in a while, I'd open a new file and try to sketch it out, but I couldn't figure out how to make it work.

Truth be told, I'm still not entirely sure how to make it work, but these days I'm more motivated to try. I've got a bunch of pages sitting in my journal files and they're all stuck at various stages of completion. I feel like I need to try something new. I'm looking for a creative way to work with words I don't usually use and ideas I haven't fully explored before. More than that, I'd love to loosen up my process a little, create more daring prompts, and push the boundaries of my usual approach to journaling.

Long story short, after lots of back and forth and still some uncertainty about the end result, my first single letter journal page is ready to go.

This project feels even more experimental than usual. It's possible that by the time I get to m the pages will look completely different. For better or worse, I'd love to share the process (and the pages!) with you as I go. I'd also love to know your thoughts along the way.

Over to you!

If you'd like to join me for an alphabet-inspired journal adventure, I'll send you my first page to print at home! In the comments below, tell me one announcement you'd like to make this year. Not only will you get a head start on the first prompt in this printable, but I'll send you an email in return to cheer you on and attach the pdf file so you can keep journaling!

P.S. The pdf file will include two page sizes: letter and A4.

P.P.S. I first wrote about this page in my newsletter. If you’d like to receive it, along with my free e-book 10 Good Reasons to Journal, you can subscribe by clicking the link!

Look for the Good Things

I know I write about looking for the good things A LOT, but if I don't remind myself pretty regularly that they're out there, I forget! A few weeks ago, I made this little reminder using a watercolour background I painted ages ago.

There are three letter-sized pages in total, which include:

• a set of tiny cards for tucking into a journal or using as tags,

• quarter-page prints for turning into postcards or bookmarks or for writing a list of good things on the back, and

• a full letter-sized version, for . . . well . . . because I just love all that colour!

If you'd like to print these at home, I'll send them to you!

In the comments below (or by email if you’d prefer), tell me one good thing in your world today. That's it, just one. I'll reply by email with one good thing from here and attach the printable PDF file with all three colourful pages.

P.S. I wrote all about these pages and more of the new things I’m working on in my newsletter. If you’d like to receive it, along with my free e-book 10 Good Reasons to Journal, click here to sign up!

Lists of Three (a new printable journal page!)

I've been creating new journal pages lately and loving every step along the way, from exploring the twists and turns of daily living to writing journal prompts, putting them all in colourful boxes and sharing them with you! If you've missed any along the way, here's a recap:

First, there were the ones -- a quick list of inquisitive, not entirely random, feel good prompts . . .

Then came the twos -- a page full of super-short lists for journaling your great ideas, the people who make a difference in your life, the things you don't do anymore, the things you'll never stop doing, and lots more . . .

Today, it's all about lists of three . . .

I loved creating this set. It reminded me that one of the simplest and most immediate benefits of journaling is the way it brings the good stuff into focus. I hope these pages shine a bright light on your good stuff, too!

Update - July 23, 2020: Yesterday, I decided to make a change to one of the prompts on the threes page. I wrote about it here. I’ve updated the image and links to the revised version, but you can find the original page here.

What I'm Thinking About While Creating New Journal Pages

Here’s a short video of some of the things I'm thinking about when I'm creating new printable journal pages and journaling in my own journal. Spoiler alert: it's all about reflection!

Two of Your Great Ideas (a new printable journal page!)

Lately, I've been creating new journal pages filled with collections of mind-wandering prompts. Last week, I shared the ones. Today is all about the twos. You'll find a page full of super-short lists for journaling your great ideas, the people who make a difference in your life, the things you don't do anymore, the things you'll never stop doing, and lots more!

To download this journal page, click here or on the image above. (In order to give you lots of page/binder/planner size options, this page is offered in four sizes: letter, half-letter, A4, A5.)

I hope you'll find an unexpected insight (or two!) about yourself or your world as you hop from prompt to prompt. If you do, I'd love to hear about it. Let me know in the comments!

P.S. No need to stop at two! Use any of the prompts on this page to start a longer list in your journal.

P.P.S. If you enjoyed these pages, stay tuned for lists of three!

Behind the Scenes (and a new printable journal page!)

This is Sundae, our furriest family member. She is our constant companion, primary source of cuddly distraction, and chief mischief maker.

One day last week, I looked up from my desk and there she was, midway up the staircase, staring back at me. She looked the way I've been feeling. Kinda horizontal. Stuck a little sideways, not a lot of forward movement. (But deep down, wanting quite badly to create and connect to something hopeful (and vertical.))

Know what I mean?

So, I decided to put all of my stalled projects (there are so many!) aside and go back to basics with a set of new journal pages. No pressure, just a quick list of inquisitive, not entirely random, feel good prompts. The page below is the first of the series.

Can you guess the formats of the second and third pages? They're almost ready to post -- later this week, if all goes well. To download this one, click here or on the image above.

Happy journaling!

P.S. As always, in order to give you lots of page/binder/planner size options, this page is offered in four sizes: letter, half-letter, A4, A5.

10 Minutes to Highlight Your Day - Free printable journal page roundup

I’m all about the details lately — even on a journal page designed for hitting the highlights. With lots of practice, I’ve realized that the key to making the most of this page is to be specific. Add at least one detail in each of your highlights that expresses your singular experience of this day. Before you know it, you’ll have created a meaningful and unique record of an otherwise ordinary day.

If you’d like to highlight your day, you can download this page by clicking on the image above or by visiting my collection of 10 Minute journal pages.

If you’d like to journal more of my pages, here’s a list of previous pages featured in my free journal page roundup:

10 Minutes to Reflect on Your Day

When You Need to Find a Little Extraordinary in Your Ordinary

Little Things that Mean a Lot

Love

For additional information on page sizes and printing, visit my printables welcome page.

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Hi, I'm Christie. I create printable guided journal pages filled with bright colours and a resilient spirit aimed at documenting life's celebrations and learning from its challenges. My goal is to give you a quick and colourful collection of good reasons to start journaling right now. For even more journal inspiration, sign up to receive my free e-book, 10 Good Reasons to Journal.

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Love - Free printable journal page roundup

It’s almost impossible, I think, to spend time writing about the people, places and pursuits you love and not feel lifted, at least a little, by all that love. I created this super quick and colourful page to inspire you to notice the love around you (and within you!) from six different perspectives. It’ll only take minutes to journal, but you may find, like I did today, that it brightens your whole day.

If you’d like to give it a try, you can download my love journal page by clicking on the image above or by visiting my collection of colourful words journal pages.

If you’d like to journal more of my pages, here’s a list of previous pages featured in my free journal page roundup:

10 Minutes to Reflect on Your Day

When You Need to Find a Little Extraordinary in Your Ordinary

Little Things that Mean a Lot

For additional information on page sizes and printing, visit my printables welcome page.

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Hi, I'm Christie. I create printable guided journal pages filled with bright colours and a resilient spirit aimed at documenting life's celebrations and learning from its challenges. My goal is to give you a quick and colourful collection of good reasons to start journaling right now. For even more journal inspiration, sign up to receive my free e-book, 10 Good Reasons to Journal.

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New Mini Journal Adventure Coming Soon . . .

These three new journal pages are almost ready to go and I think I’ve created a fun way to post them: a mini journal adventure! It’s a combination of ideas really — a virtual scavenger hunt complete with hidden pages and secret passwords, a friendly way to follow through on your journaling, and an enthusiastic sounding board (that’s me!) for reflecting on your observations and making the most of your journaling.

If you’d like to dive deep into the details of your days in search of insight and inspiration, and receive a journal tip or two from me along the way, this is the adventure for you!

Look for more details in my newsletter on Friday. If you haven’t already subscribed and would like to, follow this link to sign up.

P.S. It’s all free! (The newsletter and the adventure!)

New Journal Pages on the Way

As ever and especially now, it seems to me that the most important, most compelling, most meaningful details are found in the littlest things, moments, and thoughts — the ones that zip by as we go about our days, the ones we don’t even notice, can’t bear to notice, or used to notice, but don’t anymore.

I’m working on a new set of pages that dives deep into the details in search of new and fascinating discoveries.

Speaking of discoveries, I’ve also decided to offer these pages in a way I haven’t before. It’s not entirely worked out, but it will involve interactivity and a few secrets along the way. I hope you’ll stay tuned!