{"id":390,"date":"2017-01-14T05:42:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-14T05:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/main.samigardner.net\/?p=390"},"modified":"2018-07-08T00:53:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-08T00:53:18","slug":"trouble-journaling-just-add-woo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/2017\/01\/14\/trouble-journaling-just-add-woo\/","title":{"rendered":"Having Trouble Journaling? Just Add Woo!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-536 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/main.samigardner.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/woojournalingtip-1-1024x576.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>Journaling is the new Coconut Oil.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leuchtturm1917-Notebook-Medium-Hardcover-Numbered\/dp\/B00FWRIAUS\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484372903&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=bullet+journal&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=samanlehan-20&amp;linkId=be7bd07455f147fa207daf8e9a224f7b\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00FWRIAUS&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=samanlehan-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>Journaling is recommended for dieters, career changers, self-love routines, and more. But who can keep it up for long?<\/p>\n<p>I always had problems keeping a journal. I thought journals where about just logging what you did all day and miscellaneous feelings. I would get bored of writing in it everyday. I would end up with a bunch of half filled journals that I only wrote in when I was in a mood.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=samanlehan-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00FWRIAUS\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>That all changed once I realized that this is my journal and it can be a book of mirrors into my thoughts, dreams, and passions. I also made it fun, flexible, and doodled a lot!\u00a0Whether you are exploring the shadows of your brain or just jogging down your to do lists, writing down your goals, tasks, impressions, and notes can increase you productivity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Polar-Bear-Dispenser-assorted-WT-1255\/dp\/B0171HDTCU\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484373359&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=washi+tape&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=samanlehan-20&amp;linkId=e95941d59c6b793f28e2033c20a36cea\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0171HDTCU&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=samanlehan-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>I am currently obsessed with <a href=\"http:\/\/bulletjournal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">bullet journaling <\/a>so a<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jCSzgm\" target=\"_blank\"> dot grid notebook<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jCQ25U\" target=\"_blank\">gel pens<\/a> are required. There affiliate links on this page because I want to get a kickback from Amazon for getting you addicted to bullet journaling. Mostly so I can get more money for bullet journaling supplies.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=samanlehan-20&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0171HDTCU\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2iOaUqI\" target=\"_blank\">Like Washi Tape!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you need anything more than any old notebook and pen to journal? Nope. You can keep it simple or you can go big like your bullet journalers on instagram!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Where-You-Are-Self-Exploration\/dp\/0399174826\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484373492&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=journal&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=samanlehan-20&amp;linkId=c1502839344eff9863d6d4bc89f99a08\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=0399174826&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=samanlehan-20\" width=\"195\" height=\"266\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t want to make your own journaling and planning layouts like bullet journalers, you can still have a creative journaling experience. There are plenty of books to guide you. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=samanlehan-20&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0399174826\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s my woo secret to consistent journaling?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Drawing an oracle or tarot card a day and using it as a journal prompt. Let&#8217;s say, I draw the card, The High Priestess, I will sketch out what springs to mind when I saw the card, did it make me thing of any personal current events, and what wisdom can I gain from this card.<\/li>\n<li>Note: I don&#8217;t use Tarot cards for fortune telling. I use them for self-reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Goddess-Guidance-Oracle-Doreen-Virtue\/dp\/1401903010\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484372292&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=oracle+cards&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=samanlehan-20&amp;linkId=d3298cf42451df8d539bd3afea74b00d\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1401903010&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=samanlehan-20\" width=\"136\" height=\"191\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>What decks do I use?<\/h2>\n<p>I don&#8217;t have a lot of decks. I have the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jH4nOV\">Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ji5SGd\">The Wild Unknown Tarot<\/a>. You can get a book to know the official meanings or you can just do what I do and just google the card name.<\/p>\n<h1>Watch the Video here:<\/h1>\n<p>[kad_youtube url=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/M6LTPqF9tLA&#8221; ]<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=samanlehan-20&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1401903010\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nDo you journal? Let me know in my facebook group, Authentic Career Evolution!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1092665110862962\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Join a Facebook group for women Up-leveling Their Lives.<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-420 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/main.samigardner.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/facebookcover-300x114.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"114\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journaling is the new Coconut Oil. Journaling is recommended for dieters, career changers, self-love routines, and more. But who can keep it up for long? I always had problems keeping a journal. I thought journals where about just logging what you did all day and miscellaneous feelings. I would get bored of writing in it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,1],"tags":[110,122,111,112],"class_list":["post-390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-uncategorized","tag-journaling","tag-podcast","tag-tarot","tag-woo","entry","has-media","owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","owp-btn-normal","owp-tabs-layout-horizontal","has-no-thumbnails","has-product-nav"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=390"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7247,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390\/revisions\/7247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/careerkickstartacademy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}