With the month of April & Autumn upon us, it recently dawned on me that we are already a THIRD through the year. Where does time go?! I swear it was yesterday that it was my birthday, New Year & Christmas!
One of my favourite blogs, the Every Girl, has a 30 day challenge which is to journal & reflect on every day for the month of April. I had purchased a cute Kikki-K 365 journal in the January Sales so I thought – hey, why not? So I set myself the challenge of getting to bed each night early enough to reflect on the day I have had and to write down my thoughts.
Just a few of my journals & inspirational books
So the past week I have spent pouring out my thoughts onto the page, and for a real challenge, making sure I keep it to 1 page! In case you hadn’t noticed I’m a bit of a rambler and a long-winded-story-teller even when I try to keep it ‘long-story-short’.
I also purchased a lovely Gratitude Journal from Kikki-K as I was fascinated with the idea of focusing my thoughts on gratitude and being really positive about my day. With all the stress I have had lately it has proven well to reflect on my day and be thankful for things I wouldn’t normally.
Thankful Journal – image from Kikki-K.
When you are stressed and feel like the world is against you, sometimes it’s hard to think about what you have actually been dealt with in the cards that is actually positive. But there is really so much I am grateful for in my everyday life, and it’s great to take the time to focus my thoughts on these things instead of what is too hard or negative in my life!
Some of the things I have been journalling about (without revealing too much – after all its MY journal!) – my family, the love in my relationship, how fortunate I am for my friends, finding enjoyment in the things I do, having a much healthier lifestyle & my health, as well as having the good fortune of a job that allows me to buy what I like & being able to support local & small business.
To see what other people are doing for the Every Girl 30 day challenge check out the hashtag #TEG30daychallenge on Instagram. Don’t forget to follow me!
Oh and before I forget! For those who were intrigued by my stores about the instagram parcel swap it is back up again! The lovely Nia Neve from Life and Co Blog is running the amazing Post-A-Parcel exchange which is open internationally! It is the sweetest, nicest idea & a great way to meet new people and bring some sunshine into your life. The next theme will be the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (for those who know my tea loving & charitable side will know this theme is ME ALL OVER!), so what are you waiting for? Get on over and sign up!
You can also check out all the lovely goodies that were sent & received with love on Instagram with the hashtage #postaparcel.
x Rach
