1. Journal Entry #7 Date 1-4-16 CHOOSE A WORD OR PHRASE that inspires you to write today. Write this on your journal page in an artistic way so that it shows emotions and feelings. Write, draw, doodle, list whatever is on your mind. Have fun with this journal page. Let your mind guide you. According to the article “The Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management”: Journaling decreases the symptoms of asthma, arthritis, and other health conditions. It improves cognitive functioning. It strengthens the immune system, preventing a host of illnesses. It counteracts many of the negative effects of stress. Journaling may lead you to your ridiculously successful future! When you are done, count your words (title included) and write the word count in the bottom right corner of your page. WC 129

2. Name something that is on your mind…

3. Things you love…

4. Things you need to do or plan for…

5. Things you need to let go of…

6. Things that make you smile…

7. Things you never want to think of again…

8. Things you never want to forget…

9. Things that have happened in your life…

10. Things that have changed you…