I've loved journaling since I was about 10 years old.
A couple of years ago I listened to "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron because I kept hearing about a journaling technique called "Morning Pages" and was curious to learn more.
Here's what I learned: Morning pages are three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing that you do first thing in the morning. There are no rules for what you can write about in your morning pages, but it's important to write without judgment or editing. The goal of morning pages is to get your thoughts and feelings out on paper so that you can start your day with a clear mind.
Many people will tell you that you should handwrite with pen and paper, but I'm a tech girl and I love tablets, computers, smartphones, and any format that connects me to a cloud and to a secure way of protecting what I write.
I didn't want to dismiss the theory behind writing with a pen though, so I did the only logical thing, I started writing on Samsung Notes with my Samsung pen on my Samsung tablet! I was hooked! I loved the smooth feeling of writing with my smartpen, and I loved that I could convert it to text, leave it as is (which I did) and store my notes securely in the cloud where I can access them with my Smartphone, my laptop, my tablet, etc... you get the point.
So, every morning for the past couple of years, I've been doing these morning pages, but they've evolved.
First, I don't always write three pages. Some days I only write one, other days it could be more, some days I write about the dreams I had the night before, the frustrations I felt, the joys I've experienced, the hopes I have or just the gratitude I feel for waking up in a warm bed with a beautiful roof over my head.
One after randomly mentioning this to a friend who had done a podcast on a technique called "scripting", I decided that my morning pages would evolve into "scripting" my day!
So, what is scripting you ask and how does one do this? Basically, it's technique where you envision how the day is going to play out for you. It's a manifesting technique, if you will, and whether you believe in it or not, I love it!
Why do I love it? Because it puts me in a great frame of mind, and it starts my day off with the right vibe. And does it work? YES! Call me crazy, but I'm manifesting an amazing life and not a day goes by that I'm not grateful. And no, not every day is perfect, and not every day should be, or how would I know the difference between a wonderful day and a not so great one?
Here are some helpful tips on scripting. Take what resonates. I don't use them all:
- Wake up early (or just wake up! I'm not a morning person, I confess!) and take some time for yourself. This could mean meditating, journaling, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee in peace.
- Set your intentions for the day. What do you want to accomplish? How do you want to feel?
- Visualize your day going perfectly. What are the small moments that will make you happy?
- Write down your script. This could be a simple list or a more detailed account of your day.
- Read your script aloud. This will help you to really connect with your intentions and visualize your day coming to fruition.
- Take action! Start your day with a positive attitude and go after what you want.
Here are some additional tips for scripting your day:
- Be specific. The more specific you are about your intentions, the more likely they are to come true.
- Be positive. Focus on the things you want, not the things you don't want.
- Believe in yourself. Trust that you have the power to create the day you want.
- Have fun! Scripting your day should be a positive experience. Enjoy the process of creating your perfect day.
I hope these steps help you to script your day and create the life you want. Again, I don't use them all. I'm more of a "fly by the seat of my pants" kind of gal, but maybe these steps give you some ideas. And please share any ideas you have!
It might sound "woo woo" but I can tell you it has filled my life with lots of reasons to be grateful!
