I was 13 years old, standing on stage with a group of fellow teenagers, when our pastor announced in front of the entire congregation, “These young people have all made the righteous decision to save themselves for marriage.”It was the grand finale to a weekend-long purity retreat, which...
You try to sit down at your work surface, look at your computer, and force yourself to write anything because you know you have to write. Just get anything going, but the words still need to appear. You probably won’t write at all the longer you sit there feeling angry that you’re...
"What do you mean my first draft isn't perfect?" A study of the impact of reflection journaling a peer review on student writing The use of reflection journaling and peer revision, both highly researched subjects on their own, holds promise in helping students become more aware of ... LH...
Journaling could mean writing some goals, and what you did during the day. They both mean the same thing, but we often think of it this way. I think diary sounds more personal. For example, writing about your thoughts and feelings. Journaling could mean writing some goals, and what you...
The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus. The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center’s Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin,...
cut career paths that accountants and doctors can look forward to. (Reminder: your career could range from 30 to 189 years in length, depending upon the state of the economy and frequency of zombie attacks. Plan accordingly.) But that doesn’t mean you are doomed to the life of a ...
Poetry at Workwould be a good resource for someone who wants to begin writing poetry or incorporate poetic reflection in his daily routine, or who would like a different take to the practice of journaling. More experienced students of poetry may wish that Glynn Young had gone into more depth...
A few days later, I became very busy trying to lease out our current home and move into the new one. I remember my mother-in-law expressing sincere concern for me. She said, “Cat, I don’t mean to be hard on you, but you’re doing too much.” ...
that respond to both mood and pain are the same: serotonin and norepinephrine. That's why antidepressants are sometimes prescribed to people with chronic pain. Other treatments may include psychotherapy, pain rehabilitation, and a variety of lifestyle changes like exercise, meditation, and journaling...
Find a healthy activity that relaxes you, and then set aside some time every day to do it as part of your daily routine. This could be journaling, reading an inspiring book, spending time with a pet, meditating, or simply taking a few minutes to remind yourself of everything that is go...