Why You Should Keep Journaling This Summer
🌞 🌸 🍉 Ah, June. The start of summer, the season of sunshine and spontaneity. The days are longer, the drinks are colder, and life tends to speed up just a little. Whether you're road-tripping with family, relaxing in your backyard, or simply adjusting to the summer shift — it's easy to let your creative rituals slip to the back burner.
But here's your gentle reminder:
Your creativity matters just as much in the summer as it does any other time of year.
In fact, in a season where routines are tossed out the window and time flies faster than ever, staying connected to your journal might be the exact thing that keeps you grounded.
Give Yourself 10 Minutes
Junk journaling isn’t just about making beautiful pages — it’s about making space for you.
It’s a creative form of self-care that helps you pause, reflect, and simply breathe, no matter how full your calendar may be.
And yes, you do have time. Even 10 minutes a day — a small pocket of quiet — can offer a world of clarity and calm.
Let this be your permission slip to indulge in joy, creativity, and a little paper therapy, even when summer gets busy.
In This Season, Give Yourself Permission
You don’t need to be "caught up" to start.
You don’t need hours of quiet to create.
And you absolutely don’t need permission — but just in case you were waiting for it, here it is:
You’re allowed to make beautiful things this summer.
You’re allowed to rest and restore.
You’re allowed to show up for yourself in creative ways.
So whether you're journaling from your sunroom or from a hotel balcony, let this month be full of small moments that matter. Let your journal capture them all.
✈️ Going Somewhere? Bring Your Journal With You!
If you're heading on vacation this month, don’t leave your creativity behind. A travel journal is the perfect way to document your trip with keepsakes, thoughts, doodles, and photos — all in real time. ✈️ 🌎
You don’t need elaborate supplies or long journaling sessions — just a few moments to jot down what you saw, what you felt, and what made you smile.
🧳 Keep It Simple: Summer Creativity Kit
If your schedule is packed, prep a simple "journaling-on-the-go" kit:
- Mini or travel-sized journal
- Pen and glue stick
- Small pouch of ephemera (or items collected during your travels)
- A few favorite stickers or washi tapes
Toss it in your bag, and you’ll always be ready to create—whether you're waiting at the airport, lounging by the pool, or sitting in a quiet moment before bed.
Happy June, my crafty friend.
Here's to joy, creativity, and your most meaningful summer yet.
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