Through two deeply challenging seasons — facing Lyme Disease that left me sick, tired and disabled and later, losing my home in the Palisades fire — journaling became a constant companion. It helped me process my thoughts, find gratitude, and access a deeper sense of peace.
My journaling practice isn’t just about getting thoughts on paper — it’s about finding peace through resilience, creativity and kindness in the midst of chaos.
Here’s how journaling can help you:
- Slows you down. It creates space to reflect and connect with what you’re truly feeling.
- Builds mindfulness. It tames your racing thoughts and helps trace your emotions back to their source.
- Reveals patterns. Writing through challenges helps you see the bigger picture — and make peace with it.
- Supports forward movement. It encourages thoughtful, clear action in response to life’s curveballs.
- Promotes growth. It helps you take the high road, even in difficult moments.
- Leads to gratitude. Over time, you start to see all the good that remains, even during struggle.
If you’re just getting started, don’t overthink it.
Try asking yourself:
What am I grateful for?
What can I learn from this moment?
How can I be kind to myself today?
The goal isn’t to write perfectly —it’s to reflect honestly.
It’s completely normal to need a little help getting your thoughts down on paper. When I first started journaling, I struggled with it too. That’s why I created the Common Wisdom Journal—to offer simple, powerful prompts that support your writing journey.
