I am a HUGE fan of using a Career Journal and a lot of my posts will be about ways to use your Journal as a Career Journal and to use it to help further … Continue reading Using a Career Journal to Further Your Career Development
How to Conquer Writer’s Block
When writing in a journal the last thing you want is to have writer’s block which is why a lot of people might only write when they are inspired or feel an urge to write. … Continue reading How to Conquer Writer’s Block
Setting Journalling Goals
Today I would like to draw a distinction between: Using your Journal to achieve your goals by setting Journal Goals (or goals for your journal); and Setting Writing Goals for writing in your journal. Today … Continue reading Setting Journalling Goals
Freestyle Writing
WRITE about anything and everything. That’s right! This blog post is the product of freestyle writing. I schedule a regular “freestyle writing” session for my Career Journal. I just write down anything and everything that … Continue reading Freestyle Writing
How do you get started using a Career Journal?
Well you have certainly come to the right place. Our book: 52 Prompts for setting up and writing your career journal is a great place to get started. Starting a career journal is as … Continue reading How do you get started using a Career Journal?
What is a Career Journal?
A career journal is a tool that you can use to manage your career. All Career Journals should: Analyse your current situation Keep track of your daily career-related achievements and progress Establish daily or weekly … Continue reading What is a Career Journal?
Let’s Get Started: Why you should handwrite rather than type your journal entries
There is a lot to be said for handwriting your journal entries. It helps you engage more with your writing. You can write easily on the move – never forget an inspiring thought again, just … Continue reading Let’s Get Started: Why you should handwrite rather than type your journal entries
Let’s Get Started: The Benefits of Upcycling your Journal
Whether you use your journal as a free-for-all or take a project based approach journalling can provide a real benefits if we also take the time not only to write them, but to review the … Continue reading Let’s Get Started: The Benefits of Upcycling your Journal
Let’s Get Started: What to Write about in your Journal
Let’s Get Started: What medium should you use for your Journal?
There is no right or wrong way to document your journal. You should choose a medium that you enjoy to make sure that you actually write in your journal, encourages you to do exercises and … Continue reading Let’s Get Started: What medium should you use for your Journal?