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Mothers are forever looking for ways to reduce their stress and stay focused on their own health and that of their family. Flip on your television or flip through a magazine, and you will see advertisers zooming in on our distress with a wide array of lotions, bath products, microwave vegetables, power boosting waters, candles, and cleaning solutions. Haven't you seen the Glade commercials promising to help us plug-in to inner peace?
Forget that.
While the scent of baked goods might do it for some people, I find that I simply want a little solitude once in a while. With three children at home and laundry piles that would stand up tall and proud as companion peaks to Mt. Everest, I could use a bit of time getting in touch with myself... the person outside of "Mom". Journaling might be a solution.
There are a bazillion sites out there for blogging and journaling online, and easily found through Google or Yahoo. Many have now been around for several years, such as LiveJournal and DearDiary, so you can store your entries with confidence that they'll be around tomorrow. Postings can remain anonymous, and you can network with others who peruse your entries.
The tried and true notebook or diary format is easier to carry around with you, if you don't have access to a computer at all times. Grab a spiral notebook, pretty journal book, or a composition book, stick it in your purse, and jot down your thoughts and ideas while waiting in the pick-up lane after school or doctor's office waiting room. Use your moments, even if they're short and sweet!
Unsure where to start? Again, turn to the web for inspiration and ideas for personal exploration, creative writing, and word play. There are many sites with writing prompts to help both new and experienced journalers to find inspiration. Check out Inspired to Journal, Writer's Digest, Sark, and TenGrrl, just a few of the sites with ideas and changing content to help you on your journaling journey.
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