Journaling is a powerful tool to raise our self-awareness. It's a wonderful resource we can both use ourselves—and offer our clients
Below is a beautiful co-created infographic. Emma-Louise and Lynda Monk of the IAJW (International Association for Journal Writing) had a lot of fun creating this infographic to offer tips and ideas for both coaches and clients GET JOURNALING!
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Here are 13 tips to help you and your clients get journaling:
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What's your favorite way to use journaling with your clients? Share your ideas in the comments below!
Author Bios
Emma-Louise Elsey has been coaching since 2003. She's a huge journaling fan, and the founder of both The Coaching Tools Company and her passion project Fierce Kindness where she shares personal tips, tools and ideas to transform ourselves—and our world! Originally a project/relationship manager for Fortune 500 companies she combined her passion for coaching, creativity and love of systems to create hundreds of coaching exercises, articles and much much more. See all Emma-Louise's articles here >> |
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Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is leader of The International Association of Journal Writing, an inspiring membership community for journal writers worldwide. She is known for her profound insights into the therapeutic and life-changing power of journaling. Through her dynamic speaking engagements and educational sessions, she inspires individuals to harness the power of writing to heal and transform their lives.
Lynda is the co-editor and co-author of several books including Affirmations for Self-Love – a guided journal; The Great Book of Journaling; Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients; and Writing Alone Together. She co-authored, along with creativity coach Eric Maisel, BE A GREAT COACH! A Guided Journal for Coaching Mastery & Success. They also co-created The Art of Journal Coaching, a comprehensive training program especially for coaches, helpers and others who want to make a difference with journaling.
Lynda is Registered Social Worker and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, with 30+ years’ experience in the areas of burnout prevention, self-care, resilience and writing for personal growth. You can learn more about her work at IAJW.org and lyndamonk.com. Click here to access her FREE gift and Journaling Museletter for ongoing inspiration >>
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Very good, thank you so much
You are most welcome, Ernesto!
- Kindly, Michela
Thank you for a great tool!!