Unlock Your Creative Self With a Computer Journal

Starting a journal on the computer is a rewarding experience. The fact that you can add images easily and use other forms of artwork including typographic effects adds an element missing from written journals. It's fun and easy to get started here's how:

 ü  Open new document

ü  Go to File…click Save as … and name it

ü  Write down the first thing you have in your mind without editing. (this will get you started) 

ü  Next time, write when you are motivated to put something down about your day or the moment.

ü  Try not to edit or censure what you write.

ü  What you do after that is limited only by your imagination.

ü  Use different fonts and colors, add images and artwork.

ü  Be creative - let creativity flow through you.

ü  Do what comes natural.

ü  At the end of each entry mark the date and time from the program menu (Insert date time and save the file)

ü  Then leave the document open on the computer desktop so it will be ready next time you have the urge to write. 

 You may notice thinking about the document being open on your desktop, knowing you can easily go and jot your thoughts down. It’s like having a waiting canvas and becomes a daily visual and verbal snap shot of your internal life. It connects you to your deepest self. 

Creativity will be unleashed and your creative juices will start to flow. Take advantage of your infused/renewed energy and use this time to plan your future projects or events. Or just enjoy connecting deep within yourself and discovering you. Enjoy the peace of the moment.

 If you live with someone else, ask them not to disturb it. It’s your decision whether to allow him/her to read it.

 Value of the exercise: 

You experience “the moment” and report what is there.

You start to understand the experience of the moment by being in it.

The experience allows your creativity to flow

The process opens up the flow of the universal energy to co-create.

You allow the experience of NOW to reside within you.

This brings peace.

You will learn how to use your word processing program better and in a more creative way.