12 Fun & Creative Things You’ll Love To Write About In Your Journal!

12 Creative Things To Write In Your Journal

Writing in a journal is a great way to express yourself and keep your crazy thoughts organized. It can help you feel more in control, be less stressed, and improve your mental health.

Some people (raises hand) also find it helpful when they are dealing with difficult emotions or thinking about big life changes.

However, many people struggle to know what to write about in their journals. To help you out, I’ll be sharing some ideas of things to write in your journal.

Journaling is a popular form of expressing creativity but they also are used by many people in meditation and self-care.

Keeping a journal notebook allows you to connect to yourself and look back on your memories, and to create new ones along the way. A journal can be used as so much more than a traditional diary as well.

Your journal is unique to you and can even be a big mix of things that bring you joy, help you get to know yourself, and allow you to see how far you have come.

So if you’re in search of some journaling ideas for your new creative endeavor then you’ve come to the write right place (yes that was cheesy but I couldn’t resist!). Continue reading

Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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5 Free Beautiful Adult Coloring Pages Christian Women Can Use To Boost Their Mental Health!

 Beautiful Adult Coloring Pages Christian Women Will Love

As you know, coloring is not just for kids anymore, and thank goodness for that. Not only is coloring good for our mental health, but it is also an awesome way to connect to God in a new and creative way.

I’m going to share with you why that is and I’m also going to show you how you can get some beautiful adult Christian coloring pages to boost your mental health and help you spend more quality time reflecting on God’s word!Continue reading

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Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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40+ Comforting Bible Verses For The Hopeless Girl With A Broken Heart!

40+ Bible verses for hopeless women

[Sometimes I feel like as Christians we aren’t supposed to have feelings of hopelessness or despair.

As if we are less His children if we struggle with depression or other mental illness. But God is a God of great mercy and He knows that we struggle just like anyone else.

However, we don’t stay in a pit of despair because we have a hope from God that pulls us out of that pit.

And in today’s post, written by Karen Ellis of the Warrior Women blog she is going to share some powerful bible verses with us that we can turn to in times of hopelessness.

So if you have a broken heart or feel a complete loss of hope, pull up a chair, get comfortable and let the word of God fill you with the hope that only He can provide.]

Guest post by Karen Ellis of the Warrior Woman Blog

God is so good. He loves you more than you can comprehend and only wants what is best for you. But sometimes, this is hard to believe.

When we are going through what seems like one trial after another, we just barely weather one stressful storm when another one hits. It can cause us to feel helpless and hopeless.

Where do you turn for help when you are feeling helpless or hopeless? The Bible has a lot to say about this subject and even gives us several examples of people who felt hopeless, just like we do at times.

For help and hope in the moments when you feel hopeless, let these Bible verses bring you peace and comfort.Continue reading

Karen Ellis

Karen lives in West Tn with her husband and still has two of five children at home. In addition, she is a Gigi to two beautiful grandchildren. Karen considers her faith and family to be most important to her. She owns Warrior Women Blog, encouraging other women in their marriage, prayer life, and relationships with family.

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13 Most Powerful Bible Verses For The Girl Struggling With Anxiety Attacks!

Powerful Bible Verses For Anxiety Attacks

[I’m thrilled to share today’s post with you by Sacha Rose from Clothed With Dignity! She will be talking about her experience with anxiety and the scriptures she’s used to help her get through tough times. I will also be making a few additions to her post but I will put my comments in purple so you’ll know the difference :). Now let’s get started and see what she has to share!]

Mental health, especially having issues like anxiety attacks, is a bit of a taboo subject in modern Churches.

There aren’t a lot of pastors that openly talk about Christians who have mental health issues such as anxiety disorder or depression, and what can be done in order to help them.

Oftentimes Christians will brush it under the rug and say that you are lacking faith, or need to pray to God more.

We know that Jesus died for our sins, for the sins of the whole world, and there is nothing that is impossible with Him.

There are so many testimonies throughout time of people breaking free of their mental health issues that Jesus has healed them from.

But this isn’t going to be the case for everyone. For many, including myself, there are ongoing struggles that we have to work through.

I suffer from anxiety and have done so for a very long time. Some days are harder than others, but what truly helps me get through each day is my faith in God alone.

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Sacha is the owner/creator of Clothed With Dignity which is a Christian blog and store encouraging women to be strong, honorable and faithful to God. She has a free resources library that inspires you to grow in the faith and be closer to God.

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20+ Creative Lists To Write In A Journal When You’re Bored Or Anxious & Sick Of Watching TV!

Lists To Write In Your Journal When You’re Bored

Boredom and anxiety can go hand in hand (source).

The less you occupy your mind with positive activities the more time you have to fret over things that you can’t change.

So instead of sitting around being anxious about stuff you can’t do anything about, why not let your journal come to the rescue?

Your journal can be a great place for you to jot down your daily thoughts, goals, and dreams.

Once you start writing in your journal, it will be overflowing with ideas, plans, life details, interests, and random thoughts that you no longer have to tote around in your brain. You can create lists for practically anything!

So in today’s post, I’m going to share with you 20+ creative list ideas that you can put in your journal whenever you’re feeling bored or anxious!

Some of these are fun lists to make and some are a little more serious…just pick and choose which ones work best for your life! Let’s get those creative juices flowing my friend!

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Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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Decluttering Motivation: How To Start When You’re Depressed & Overwhelmed (A How-To Guide)

 How To Start Decluttering When You’re Overwhelmed & Depressed 

You might be dreaming of living in a house that is like a refuge from the outside craziness in the world.

But when you look around your home, it seems like the crazy has seeped in there too.

There’s clutter everywhere and you are overwhelmed and don’t even know where to start.

And if you’re depressed, the thought of going through all of those things causes you even more despair.

I truly do feel for you and hope that this post today will encourage you to get started decluttering, even if the thought panics you or makes you feel hopeless. So if you need some decluttering motivation stick around 

If you can follow the eight steps that I’ve laid out for you in this post, you can be on your way to having the haven spa-like house of your dreams!

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Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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9 Creative Journaling Ideas To Skyrocket Your Mental Health!  

 Creative Journaling Ideas For Mental Health

I bet you think you have a lot of journals, huh?

Well, my journal collection could probably fill the New York Public Library.

And if you’re anything like me then you might be wondering what in the world can I do with all of these journals and notebooks (besides wondering, why the heck did I buy all of these things lol).

Fortunately, there are tons of creative ways you can use your journals and notebooks.

But some of the best ways to use them is to boost your mental health. I have lots of journaling ideas for mental health that I’m going to share with you!

There is something so therapeutic about blank pieces of paper bound together with wire.

And today we are going to talk about 9 creative ways you can tap into the therapeutic power of the journal.Continue reading

Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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5 Ways To Trust God In Our Darkest Moments

Trusting God In Our Darkest Moments

So as you know this past year & a half has been a time of upheaval and uncertainty.

It seems like the world is getting more chaotic and violent.

News headlines screaming of violent crimes surges, evictions, disease, and death could keep you swimming in fear and anxiety…if you let it.

It would be easy to let fear grip up and never let go but it doesn’t and shouldn’t be that way.

I know… easier said than done, I know. I know it’s hard to stay sane when there seems to be one crisis after another after another.

That’s why in today’s post, I want to share with you some ways that you can learn to trust God in these tough times and stay connected to God & your Christian family during times of crisis even if you can’t be together.

And please know that these ideas and tips are things that we can do no matter what’s going on in our lives personally or in the world at large. 

Sometimes we need a reminder of ways that we can draw closer with each other and to the Lord.

I hope this post will show you some ways to strengthen your trust and faith in God! 

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Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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How To Identify Your Fears & Anxiety Triggers & Boost Your Mental Health (Free Anxiety Journal)!

How To Identify Your Fears & Anxiety Triggers

A bad break-up.

A sick child.

Medical bills piling up with no idea of how you’re going to pay for it.

The truth is there are so many potential fears & anxiety triggers that it can be hard to know how to get to the root of your anxiety and figure out what in the world is causing those knots to tighten in your stomach.

I know everyone experiences anxiety from time to time.

There are unexpected circumstances that come up in life that leave us feeling more worried, scared, or anxious than usual.

Experiencing anxiety every now and then is normal.

But I’m talking about the kind of fear that hovers over you to the point where you can’t enjoy activities that you used to love.

The kind of anxiety that debilitates you.

If that’s the kind of fear you have and you want to know the root cause of it then please stick around.

Why?

Because digging deep and learning the root of your anxiety issues can help you stop an anxiety attack from happening in the future.

So let’s dive right in so you can start to get the help you need.

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Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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13 Fun Activities I Use To Improve My Mental Health (+ Free Mental Health Journals)!

13 Fun Activities To Improve Your Mental Health

With everything going on in the world, it is not surprising that you would be searching for fun activities to improve your mental health.

That’s why I am going to share with you 13 fun ways you can find relief from your anxious and intrusive thoughts without ever leaving your house.

These are coping techniques that have worked for me when I’ve dealt with anxiety.

Here is what we will cover is very simple:

• Why you shouldn’t have shame when seeking help with anxiety
• 13 Fun Mental Health Activities You Can Try Today 

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Nicky

Hey ya'll! I'm Nicky Johnson, owner and creator of Healthy As You Can & I'm delighted that you stopped by my neck of the (internet) woods! I'm a Christian girl on a unique health journey & I'd love it if you'd join me! I'm striving to be spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially, healthy and at HAYC I'll share tips, insights, and resources to help you do the same!

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