I Journaled every day for 2 years - here's what I learned
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In this video I talk about the journaling practice I have been doing for 2 years, it's called Morning Pages and it quite literally changed my life!
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A few notes about this video:
1. I do Morning Pages when I go away with work as I find they set me up for the day. I do them when I am on holiday too as my mind is relaxed and what comes out is lovely. It doesn't feel like a chore, just a real luxury.
2. If circumstances arise where I cannot write my Morning Pages for several days/weeks, then I don't worry. I pick the habit back up again when it's convenient. A recent example was a 10-day trip abroad (living on a desert island) where it wasn't convenient or conducive to journal. (PS - a video about the desert island coming soon-ish)
2. To reiterate, there is no right or wrong way to do Morning Pages - just write.
3. Lol to moving to a new house - I've got something funny to tell you about that another time.
and by the way, it's a rental, not the 'dream' house I speak about in some of my vids.
I really look forward to reading about your experiences with journaling.
Thanks Laura, this has given me a push to do my journaling again.
@@craigfoulkes FAB.U.LOUS Craig! Love to hear it ✍️
I think that the fact that you have moved out should not stop you from spending some nights at your mum's place whenever you feel like it. I went through a rough phase in my life about a year ago when I had broken up with my boyfriend and had to write my master's thesis, so I temporarily moved back in with my parents to be surrounded by people who would support me and then gradually moved back out again as I was feeling better. I find it exhausting to try to be self-sufficient 100% of the time (although I would love to think that I am and am working towards it), which is why I think that we should not let societal pressure or the belief that "mature grown-ups" no longer live with their parents stop us from spending time with our loved ones when we need it. :)
This is such a reassuring and kind comment, thank you Nina. I am actually here right now enjoying time with Mumma T 💖
@@LauraTryUK I am glad you are! :))
Love your work! I was crying hard 10 days ago, but I just covered myself in blankets and considered the mood to be like a terrible storm out at sea, with waves crashing on me. I ‘battened down the hatches” and waited for it to pass. It took 2 days… but I’m happy again. I thought you might like that sailing/rowing across the Atlantic analogy. 🤗🥰
oh my, I love this so much. and I love how you compared it to a passing storm, which of course you know about 😀
I LOOOOOVE a much-needed duvet day!
I am pleased to hear it passed and you feel better again 🌟
Hey Laura, you are one of my biggest inspirations. I have never commented but I wanted to let you know. I stick to yoga bcause I saw how much you stick to your routine. I was thinking about journaling the past few weeks since my mind has been so full. so this video is my calling. thank you
I am thrilled about my first comment from you Dinos 🙏🏼 Thank you!
Great work on the yoga - such a lovely movement to do isn't it?
And yes to the journaling - please keep me updated - hold on tight, it can be a bumpy ride but I know you will love it.
Your brain will start to empty onto the page and you will feel relief 👍
@@LauraTryUK thanks for your respond ! Today was my third day of morning journaling and i love it so far. It helps me being more present. Will definitely continue doing it , thank you for your inspiration 💕
@@dinosarealive5612 Happy day 3! I am so pleased you are enjoying it.
Love that calm and rational LT is lurking down a side alley!
It’s so nice you are close to your mum, mine was an abusive narcissist and I moved as far away as I could lol
Love that shot of you standing between the wood fence and brick, super cool.
Laura, I cried with you in the moment when you shared missing your mum! For some mother/ daughter umbilical cord is never cut. And that’s me with my mum (I’m 52 🤪) Shows strong and true love ❤️ Another Excellent video! Thank you! I did notice that your surroundings were different 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 What was your reason for moving out? More space I guess. Kind regards to Mama T 🌸
Hey Anna, I moved out as the room I had at my mum's house was small and our things we bursting out of the cupboards. Also (something I will share in a future video) I am going to start working with an editor and I will require extra space for another person.
Thank you for all your comments and support.
PS - 52???? You look so young from what I can see in your picture!
Loneliness comes to us all... we are designed to live in connection. I hope you aren't too far from your mum as you obviously get on so well. I hear you and I admire you so much. Thank you for this. I've been writing morning pages off and on this year... thanks for inspiring me to get more consistent with them. xoxo
I have to say that your videos are truly inspiring... not sure how I got to your channel but you are so good at mixing humour, rigour, personal experience. The Huberman routine brought me to you... so I'm thankful to the algorithm 😉
Hi Laura, Congratulations on your new place. Your videos make me think about my life and motivate me to try new things .Last month I built an AM radio. It was from a kit, but I learned to solder all of the components in and learned something new. Happily it worked !! I am sure that you are helping people all over the world. Wishing you all the best.
Hey Keith, thank you for your comment. I am pleased my videos do that as that is what I hope to happen.
And I LOVE that you built an AM radio - as in, really love! It's comments like yours that inspire me to keep learning and trying new things. Thank you.
This is just what I needed to see right now. Thank you ❤
I do morning pages VERY intermittently but this video has been a good kick in the backside: the notebook is back on my desk ready for tomorrow :)
Hey Laura, thank you! I just found your channel couple of weeks ago and you won my heart! Sometimes I feel so like you explained in your video, I am doing journaling on and off now, but you really helped me to say the main answer (what I suspected for a long time by now) - that pages gives you answers. Thank you!
Watching this again, I resonate with the loneliness, modern life doesnt have many opportunites for community and meeting people or even people you vibe with.
I love how real and honest you were in this video! I’ve been struggling so much with loneliness lately and I can’t seem to shake the feeling. Perhaps morning pages might help me uncover some answers and come up with some new solutions to improve these horrible feelings I have been having. Thank you for this video and for your channel. I absolutely love all your videos. They are just so inspiring! Thank you 🙏🏻
Sorry to hear you have lonely recently Nicola - what a dreadful feeling. Perhaps writing about it may dig out some solutions.
there's so much advice about feeling lonely but I never really found any of it particularly helpful 😆 I found my solution though which I am sure I will share in a video soon x
I only found out about you and your channel because it came up the other day as a suggested video but I’m already such a big fan of you and your vlogs. You come across so well and you are so authentic and genuine and you can just tell you’ve got such a big heart. You’ve already inspired and helped me a lot so thank you, Laura ❤
I love that you basically give away an entire programme on your UA-cam channel when you make money from an app that does the same thing - and by that I mean i love that you make it accessible for anyone who doesn't want/can't buy a subscription. There's a lot of vids out there but they're always so complicated, you just show the basics and how to perform them well.
Hi Laura, I stumbled upon your channel and is now 5 videos in. I just wanted to let you know what a joy it is to see your videos and get to know you. You shine through your videos, and watching this videos, I just thought to myself, what a beautiful soul, so wanted to let you know. Thanks you for sharing you and your thoughts with the rest of us. Hugs from Denmark.
I've been doing morning pages every day since September 2022 I know that's not a long time but it's helped me immensely
This has been super inspirational. I'm definitely getting back to my morning pages practice after this. 😊
Hey Laura, I've tried morning pages last year and found it really challenging to fill up 3 pages regularly. I totally agree with you on advantages this practice. I love the quality of this particular video, I feel you put much effort in its creation and editing. Keep it up, I'm rooting for you!
Thank you!!!
3 pages really is a lot, I would find it frustrating when I first started, but now I am intuitive.
I stumbled upon your channel just this morning. Thank you! I have a three-step process: 1) write all my thoughts on paper; 2) when finished, I take time to contemplate every item on the page; 3) shred the paper. The reason I shred (or burn) the page is that knowing ahead of time that no one will EVER read the page, I feel freer to write ANYTHING-including things about people in my life. Perhaps I’m angry at my wife, or discouraged about a friend, etc. I can dump all that on the page. I certainly wouldn’t want anyone finding my journals if I suddenly left this earth. So, I feel COMPLETE freedom in dumping anything on the page knowing I will soon shred it.
I mind dump on paper when I feel the urge because I don't want to energy sap, my coffee mates. Coffee time is for a laugh and sharing positive information that will refresh and restore. It's like thinking out loud but more concentrated. Venting on paper and pen really works, as you've just shown us. If you're ever in Sydney I would love to do a coastal hike with you from Bondi beach to Coogee beach. That's where I'm from Sydney, Bondi Australia.
What a wonderful video! It really inspires me to journal more often! 🤗 thank you for sharing!
Bless you Laura, I just watched all your video. It's hard when you miss people in it, especially if it's your mum. And i understand loneliness, it's a difficult thing to go through. Thank you for sharing your honesty about things. It must be hard to put it out there to your viewers. People do support you Laura. You are lovely person. I wish you great success in your new place. Also looking forward to what you come up with next. It's always pleasure watching you. Every time you pop in my notification I click straight on it. Providing I'm not doing owt. You take care in your new place.
Thank you for saying such nice things Mark 🙏🏼
thank you so much for this vid. I cried with you
great job javavina, and how lovely to have a notebook from your children to write in.
Did you do your first few pages yet?
@@LauraTryUK no. they got it today for me. I saw your vid yesterday in the evening. but I will start writing tomorrow morning. I have the picture of doing so and where in my mind (with a nice cup of cappuccino).
total dream ☕️ 📝
Oh, i wasn't aware you moved out! Congrats on your new place!! My dad passed away in February and i am in the house, a big empty house, and slowly making it my own. My husband who isn't a Canadian, and is a musician and a traveller, is on the other side of the world and cannot come home at the moment because he's an American and not a Canadian citizen, and unvaxxed (he doesn't want to), so even though we are married, he hasn't been able to come home since February, and he is just hopping from country to country. Luckily, i am not the lonely type and am fine being by myself 💜 (though i check every day if the law has changed LOL... as soon as it isn't required, he's headed back) I'm also not completely alone, as i have Merri, our Norwegian Forest Cat. And you've got Charlie!! (AND US!) ❤️
Izalixe, you are so sweet. and wow, I admire you and your strength to be positive through this challenging time.
I also envy you being ok in your own company. I am intrigued to know I do not cope so well. Something for a future video me thinks 🙂
This video inspired me so much to pick up morning pages again. I appreciate your openness and honesty.
Hi Laura, you are the reason I started doing morning pages after watching your Artist's Way video. I then recommended the book to my friend who started them and regularly tells me how much they have changed her life. She also lives alone and has struggled with her mental health but tells me they have helped massively. They help me too but I have been a bit inconsistent🙃. Watching this vid has inspired me to pick them up again because I know they are good for me😊 Thanks Laura!
I was a committed morning pages writer for years but fell off the habit when we moved to a new house last year. Thanks for this video, it’s a great reminder to revisit journaling. It’s a fantastic practice.
Hey Jarad, thanks for the comment.
I think the thing I like about doing this is it's always there again if we stop doing it. So easy to pick back up again.
Thanks for sharing this video, which is honest, genuine & heartfelt, I thoroughly enjoyed watching. I bought the aritist's way last year yet haven't started the process, your video is a reminder to begin.
I think The Artists Way is often bought and patiently sits in a bookshelf waiting to be completed. I encourage you to do it, it’s simply wonderful 💫
Great video, LT!
Cheers Jym 🙏🏼
I’m so inspired by you and will start to do morning pages! I’m excited and a little afraid of what’s ahead. Thank you Laura for sharing your most sincere thoughts.
Hey Zoe, being excited _and_ afraid is often a good thing 💚
Writing is definitely one of the most therapeutic and meditative acts out there. I disagree about the no sharing part, though. It's not the same as morning pages, but I've been writing my diary since 1992 (I have over 100 thick notebooks), and i'm a writer, so mine is very articulate, often written in the imperative form, very lively, funny, and addressing someone. Like, "You'll never believe what happened after that!" etc. I sometimes crack myself up reading from some years back. I'm really telling the story with all the details because that's the best way to remember something and i can be quite self-deprecating (or just plain deprecating haha). It can sometimes be little nuggets of wisdom and some people could beneficiate from what i've learned, so i sometimes print excerpts in my zines or read them out in a podcast episode. 💜
My husband journals at night. I always tried to mimic that. Then you said you do it in the morning. Bingo! I really liked how you showed the emotion in this video. It may not be appropriate for every video but it fits really well here since, as you pointed out, journalling can help you work through a lot and it's mental health month. Good choice, and thanks for being honest about your experiences.
thank you for the lovely comment Lindsay 🙏🏼
This was an interesting video because it's nice to see you in your environment. When you talked about the good and bad, that too was surprising because you seem so happy. After all how can anything be bad? Also it was sad to hear you are moving out of your mother's house. I really liked it when she was in some of your videos. Maybe she can make an occasional surprise appearance. Anyway keep smiling and I'm sure whatever happens it will be good ;)
I would love for her to make appearances in my videos Dave. She has already visited and we danced in the kitchen 💖 Mumma T played (and plays) a big part in me being able to do this as a job - love her to bits.
i do the two-way conversations with myself out loud, LOL 💜
Hi Laura, Thank you for your videos. You give me so much inspiration! Love from France!
yeahhh! the awaited morning pages video, very excited to start doing this myself, though i might do it in the evenings instead as i rush a lot in the mornings, but might be nice to offload after the day
I think this is a fab idea Joff! Thanks for the push to make the vid. I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with them! 🥳
Hear you x
Hey such a fantastic video and congratulations on the new place (albeit a tricky/turbulent time for you, as you said a great hub for things to come.)
I started the artists way after seeing your video but unfortunately got sidetracked and stopped, I spotted it the other day on the shelf so shall urge myself to go back to it. I have done morning pages since though and in general only a few missed periods I’m writing. A lovely way to express without external judgement I’ve had a huge benefit from it.
Hey Laura, thanks for sharing your story so authentically with us! I'm sorry to hear the transition to your new digs has been rough. But true to yourself, you're turning this challenge into an opportunity for growth and inspiration for others.
On a personal note, I have tried morning pages twice and haven't been able to stick with it. Although I write often i just can't do it daily. I am currently using my morning walk to get centered for the day. That is doing the trick for now...but I see some big changes in the future...so I might be writing again soon.
Good luck with your transition!!! Thanks again!
Hey Susan, I am just catching up on members comments so please forgive the delay.
Thank you for your lovely comment on this video. And for your continued support 🙏🏼
It's a weird feeling I have about you, because I feel like I know you 😆
@Laura Try SAME!!! Fun, strange, and cool.
Hey There Laura ...Me Again last comment from my Viewing was the Similarities between a Game of Volleyball
And the 108 Salutations to the Sun ( Pujas ) - you were doing them in your Garden ...🙀
Anyway What you are mentioning thru your Devotion to Your Daily Diary ...it could be that You have Formed /Created a "TULPA"* not exactly Around when you need them Most however with a Routine and mentoring your Helping
' Friend ' can " see " Eye to Eye with your Lifestyle needs ...
Hope it Can Help with your Domestic Chores I get Mine to Wash the Dishes and Do the Laundry ...🖖💫👍
Hey Jeremy, I am not sure I understood your comment, but thank you all the same 😆 I would love for someone to do my dishes 😂
never ehard of morning pages, did this once though, seems like a good and easy to do thing, gonna take some dedication and effort though but thanks for showing, maybe it will give me what im missing or atleast show me :P
This is a good one.. I myself find shocking result with Journaling but I dont force myself to Journal everyday like you. It when things piles up and about to flow is the time I write and some of those wisdoms are beyond any podcast can give!!
However, in your case, I would say you shouldn't have moved outta mums house. I know culture and society promotes independence if financially capable but humans with deeper connection is beyond the society that we created, so dont follow the norms and hurt yourself. You mum needs someone as well. Loneliness is felt by everyone, race / religion / culture whatever coz by the end of the day we all are humans
Just discovered your channel and absolutely enjoying it 👏🏻 do you ever find that your mind is empty in the morning? That has been my struggle with the pages, I am more onclined to do "evening pages", to clear the day off of my mind, sort of like an evening shower. But in the morning my mind just feels empty as is, therer is not much to "unload"
We loved video with mom
I did The Artist's Way years ago, I think I might like to try it again. Morning pages were a struggle, but I'm going to do them.
They can be a bit of a struggle but I think there’s some good stuff on the other side 💛
I watched a video with you recommending the ‘Artists Way’ last year. I bought it and haven’t looked back. Im still doing the morning pages. They have helped so much. Thank you 🙏 Laura, I wouldn’t have known about it except for one of your videos. My life has changed as a result and I feel I’m following my true path now xx
Alice, this comment 💖 Thank you for writing it, and please share more.... did they help you find your passion? help you heal? please tell!!
Aren't they just the best!!!!!
@@LauraTryUK Yes to heal, understand myself better and what my passions/dreams are. I left the rat race and now have more time, less money but far happier. I’m now working towards my dream which is to live off the land and create a permaculture. Also, doing a lot of running and your videos have motivated me to get back into it. Thank you 🙏 xx
@8bg My job wasn’t in a creative field but I believe we are all creative in some way even if it is not the traditional painter, sculptor or writer etc..,way. When reading it apply it to your own life/work and I think some of the tasks will really make you think and visualise what your life path really should be. The morning pages are so important and I’m still doing them now 😊
@@algae248 wonderful words 🙌🏼
Hi Laura, my partner has ADHD which means I often feel alone. I’m going to try the Morning Pages to see if they help me. I have a copy of The Artist’s Way and the workbook so have no excuse. Thanks for sharing your journey, your insights really help.
Hi Jan, I would love to hear how you get on with the Morning Pages, and The Artists Way. They take some time and dedication, but the rewards are great!
I am still struggling to understand how on earth does writing remove what you have in your head. If I have a problem I think about it, whether I also wrote about it or not... Because ultimately, it is only solving the problem that removes it. Writing just takes time I could use to do a run, which actually does remove problems from my head, even if for just the time it takes me to run... I wish someone could offer some logical explanation for logical people like me... Plus writing is like pulling teeth for me. I have to write for work and it is like 3 sentences written, 2 of those sentences deleted back again.
Sounds like writing is just not your kind of thing in general😅
For me writing often has a similar effect as running has for you, and it helps me to think more clearly and come to some conclusions what to do.
But you're 100% right that it doesn't solve any problems. I used to journal a lot in the last years, but have become tired of it now because it really didn't change anything about my life and I ended up always writing about the same old problems.
@@isaT Thanks a lot, good to get a different perspective on journaling as well... I wish I was like other people for whom it is lifechanging...
I'm loving the honesty here Eve, and I do get it. I used to feel the same. and I do often wonder how it works, but all I can say is it just works. But like Isa said, writing may not be for everyone.
I have a busy head, my creative ideas can muddle up and get overwhelming sometimes so I find the writing clears the space that simply thinking does not do. If that makes sense?
PS (for context) - when I run I don't think about anything, and ideas just come to me. When I write, I problem solve and develop the ideas I had when I ran. sounds complex, but it all just happens.
@@LauraTryUK thank you, Laura, yes it is clear from the video it definitely works for you. Many people say the same. I just always seem to be in the non-conforming minority with everything... I will give it a try though, see what happens.
Hi Laura,
I love watching your challenges. I was just wondering if there were any of your 'trials' you've actually kept up with?
P.S. can’t wait to watch video from a desert island!
It’s two vids away. A big project that I am setting myself up for 🤪
Get saved, and you’ll know that higher self is really God helping you out.
I love you
Nice Laura , to see you have got the chance of a new flat only for you , even if i can say , by the way until you have your mon try to get many time with hre.... do your onwn life but be for her as she has been always for you, now in her aged season she love to get and talk to her daugther a lot.... i am sure you do it dayly but they are so in need when they get old...... a big hug and a kiss
Alfredo, you are so sweet. I speak to her everyday and we have visited each other a lot 💖
@@LauraTryUK you are such a nice woman....... I am a bit soffering for my father that now have heavy alzaimer that I love to give love to old people..... They are so weak and in need... Seams really that getting aged we get back to babies
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Unquestionably, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest,peace and tranquility ♡ The Qur'an constantly calls us to think deeper and connecting with His words, The Most Merciful will change your life. He doesn't change the condition of a people until they change what's within themselves.
You are beautiful, I will follow you on your journey and discover mine!
I wish you all the best Martin 💫
Hi Laura, even if you think you need a therapist... I think you really don't need one. You are definitly capable to get rid of your "issues". It is all about getting back to your own self. And you are on a good way. The way to get rid of things is to talk and even if you can not talk then you have to realize that everything that happened in your life was ment to be. And if you look back to all the "bad" things in life and you think about "what kind of lesson did i need at that moment" then you see it from an other perpective. It is definitly for sure that you are living at this moment in this world for a reason. And the road that you are following now will bring you to it. You are awakening...
Thank you Björn, some really helpful words 🙏🏼
@@LauraTryUK your welcome 😊...
Laura, you're so amazing.
Congrats on the house move! New place looks lush!
Very proud of what you have achieved.
Loneliness can be very difficult to get through and you're totally right, it can go away for ages and then BAM it comes back and knocks you off your feet.
You've built an awesome youtube family, whenever things get hard, imagine each and everyone of us standing in your new home, filling every square foot and spilling out into the garden. This how loved you are!
I gave morning pages ago around this time last year and like you I found it difficult to deal with some of the things coming up. Hoping to try again soon though.
Thanks for sharing Better Help! Such a great company.
Thank you Laura for sharing your amazing spirit! I mentioned in another comment on my other youtube account that I've been living by the 'JUST GET ON WITH IT' mantra, I've since been able to achieve so much in such a small space of time and ticking off goals I've had on my list for about 10 years! Thank you so much for the kick up the bum!
Looking forward to seeing the new videos from your new space!
P.s. I've been getting into Theta waves and acupressure mats lately as technology and screens have been getting too much. I'm on day 2 of trying acupressure for 15 mins and Theta waves for 1 hour and I think I'm feeling a little less cloudy. Would love to see your take on binaural audio for stress relief.
Hey Chloe, I am just catching up on members comments so please forgive my delay on this.
Your comment was just _so_ lovely! Thank you so much. It made me feel quite emotional actually.
It turns out I don't live there anymore, which I'm guessing you may know already. But it was worth a try 😀
Also, just seeing this. Theta waves and acupressure mat instantly added to my ideas list.
In fact the acupressure mat pops into my mind every now and again and keep forgetting to write it down, so grateful for your suggestion.
Is Theta waves the same as binaural beats? If so, what platform are you listening from?
Do you have a recommendation on a brand of acupressure mat also please?
:)
Love that calm and rational LT is lurking down a side alley!
this made me laugh sooo much! I filmed some stuff and it was all out of focus - I was at the end of my filming battery (emotional, not physical) and chucked myself down the side of the house 😂
Great video Laura! I've been considering morning pages for a while and this has given me the final push to give it a try (my mind could do with a "spring clean").
EDIT: I had to step away from the video during the bit where you talked about missing your mum (caught it on a re-watch). Sending you a big hug. Thanks for sharing your vulnerability with us. Hope you're feeling better now.
I am sooo pleased this video gave you a nudge AA - please let me know how you get on. The good and bad and the bits in between. I'm hoping others can read the comments and find ways for this to suit them. It's honestly incredible! 🌟
I’m so glad You’re on UA-cam Laura! You are raw and honest and real and beautiful 🤗🙏
Thank you Jodie 🙏🏼
I’m trying for 10 days. I love your videos x
Hello Laura, I love your channel, thank you for your honesty. I do a version of morning pages to help me with the grief of losing my mum unexpectedly 6 months ago.
Wow your place looks amazing congrats! I don’t journal and 3 pages sounds like a mountain to climb but maybe I could start with half a page or a few bulletpoints.
You might just need a bit of time to adjust to the new space. And if you’re not far from Mama T you can meet for cuppas and lunches.
cuppas and lunches are a must! it's what we do best 😀
yeah, 3 pages is a lot and some days I say "no, just a few lines today." and on some days (usually weekends when I have extra time) I have written 5 or 6 pages, but that isn't common.
Hi Laura. Like you, I struggle with loneliness - I'm married with two teenage kids so I'm never really alone, but don't go out socially. I'm also having some therapy after getting burned out at work on top of losing both my parents in the last year or so, along with a couple of other people in my life. I'm going to try morning pages to see what comes from it. I think you're an amazing inspiration and wish I had even 1% of your get-up-and-go! All power to you and your channel 🙂
I find it interesting Ian how you, with a family also get lonely. I do wonder if this feeling is inside my body or can it be resolved from outside.
I have some plans to explore in an attempt to work it out and maybe even find a solution.
Thank you for sharing your comment and for your nice words 🙏
@@LauraTryUK I would love to follow your exploring journey. I live by myself for 5 years now and loneliness is a big topic for me. After those years, I made huge progress with being happy with myself alone, but I've also realized I miss most "sharing" ...of thoughts, feelings, and experiences, both good ones and bad ones.
Loneliness is interesting isn’t it. I don’t think it’s always about having people around, it can be about connection / wavelength. Honestly being with certain people coming at everything from a different angle can make me feel more lonely than being alone.
Hi Laura and Ian,
I also find myself feeling very lonely at times. I'm married and have 3 young kids. My life is very busy and I often get almost no down time but this doesn't abate the feeling of loneliness.
I really enjoyed this video and I'm going to start a journal tomorrow. Thank you both, its nice, Ian to know I'm not mad and that someone in a similar situation feels this way too.
@@RunSensible What's missing for me is a social life - I fought against that for years saying "I'm fine, I don't need that, I chat all the time at work". But to have people outside of your work, outside of your family, people who know you and you can laugh with without judgement, who can take the Mickey out of you (and vice versa) - this all helps to keep you level and stops your gaze turning too far inward.
Thank you. You'll get through it. I may give morning pages a try. I do enjoy writing and looking at my thoughts. Your own place...woohoo for you!
4:27 It's a special skill to write with both of your hands, joking. I find people struggle with loneliness when they live alone especially if they are raised by a loving parent. As a child abuse survivor from my own mom, I craved lone times when I was growing up. Had a lost childhood but at an early age I learned to embrace the abuse as it was expected. Stay strong, embrace your lone time to reflect yourself that I am sure you are doing now. Practicing Stoicism might helps, Medication by Marcus Aurelius is a good read.
The eagle eye 😂 well spotted !!!!! I am impressed with your observation skills.
And thank you for sharing your story and your kind words. I have the book. I try my hardest - it can tricky.
Wow. I already love watching you, but journaling has always not interested me, but you have inspired me to try this. Thank you!
Thank you for such a great video dear Laura, I sent it to a few friends of mine. I'm doing the morning pages for less than a week and I'm loving it!
Based on the thing you said about having a conversation with yourself about a problem I think you'll love No Bad Parts by Richard C Schwartz.
I fell on your channel and really like it. You're genuine and honest. Just wanted to say thank you for being so open. I'm going to start journaling....all the best P
I found your channel today and i saw almost half of the videos ..... We have a lotin common we could be friends 😊 thanks for reminding me to be more active like iwas
Have a good evening from Greece
I’ve been doing morning pages for years. Can’t say they have helped me. Perhaps things would have been worse if I hadn’t t been doing them.
a very good comment, sometimes I feel the same.
I'm definitely going to try morning pages. I do some gratitude journaling but I want to do more. I guess I just don't know how it will be beneficial but I hear lots of good things so I shall give it a go. SO glad you started your youtube, your videos and zest for life bring me a lot of joy :)
I started doing some pages when my granny died a year ago. It was kind of letters to her, and that really helped to go through my sorrow. No I write not so often and probably can’t find motivation…
But what you says about finding some answers and getting closer to your own thoughts, inspired me to try this practice again. Thank you!
Love your videos! I started journaling two months ago and I’m obsessed
It's not just me who's obsessed then? 😆
Hi laura, love your videos….have tried a few..shakti mat, cold baths. Going to give this a go again! Just wondered where you got that nice lap tray from looks perfect for writing or drawing on. How about going furniture free? Me and my wife did it and have never looked back
Hello, the lap tray is from Ikea 😀
Thanks for sharing ❤
A lovely emotionally honest video. It’s great that journaling helps you. I tried it a few times and just couldn’t get on with it - did not know what to write for starters. Tried ‘things I’m grateful for’, still nothing. But could probably fill several books with ‘things I’m abjectly disappointed in myself for’. That kind of negativity is not productive so it remains blank pages. My thinking and processing time (which you get from journaling) is done during my morning dog walk. I actually talk out loud the things I need to plan or change. Fortunately I live rural so no-one sees the village idiot doing this, and the dogs tolerate it - what gets talked about on the walk stays on the walk.
You’re quite awesome
Great video! Do you consciously go back and read through them again to glean insights and patterns? Also, I used to have a writing pillow like yours when I was a teen and totally forgot how great it was for journaling in more comfy positions - where did you find yours?
Hey Carrie, I don't really read them back. I very occasionally glance to see what went on a few journals ago and am always fascinated to see how things have changed (usually improved), but I do prefer to just write then forget about it.
I got my laptop cushion from idea, it's called Byllan.
one of the most amazing things I have found about you and your channel Laura is that you never hold back on your emotions, even though we've never met and you are a UA-cam presence (said in a very good way :) , I feel like you are so easy to connect with because you just share everything, even your feelings of loneliness, much as I feel now and again, I have never been a 'writer' as such but I might give this a go, thanks!
Steve, your comment is lovely, thank you. And I am so grateful to have some many lovely and kind people watch and comment on my videos 🙏🏼
I journal sometimes and have for years but ironically my biggest issue with it is I have trouble with re-reading what I write. I need to remember to return to what I wrote. If you're reading this comment, remember that you must read what you wrote or else it defeats the purpose. Anyway, I loved this video and I think you're awesome. This motivates me to write more frequently. I have seen amazing benefits over the years from journals. If you feel lonely, remember that you are spiritually connected to all human beings and the entire universe. Meditation has shown me this truth.
Again, I'm so impressed with how you smash A4 pages. Amazing! Also loved the b-roll :) Wow- your own place looks so cool. Your relationship with your mom is so special and I'm sure we all empathize with you as you navigate this change. My mom is in a different province to me and I miss her loads too. Sending you loads of encouragement and hugs as you process these feelings. So cool to see content from you again :)
thanks for the nice words Marguerite - and the B roll 😉 It felt weird recording me writing but suppose that's what it's all about.
A lovely video. I’ll give the morning pages a try, you can still keep the ice baths tho. 😃
ahahahaha, brilliant comment!!!!!!!! both exhilarating John, one easier than the other 😜
Hi Laura - really loved the video. I've been doing Morning Pages for almost 10 years now. This was the one bit of the Artists Way that really stuck for me. What I find fascinating is when you look back at some of the old stuff (I have volumes of journals) and just look at how far you've come, what you were worried about back then and how it compares to now. The tears, well, part of the process I'd say. I liked looking at the summary after 30 days, I stuck it all in a mind map and its fascinating to see all your random thoughts this way. Not so random as it turns out. Enjoy the journey.
I really love this comment Chris!
Did you ever take any breaks in the 10 years of Morning Pages? or was it continuous? and can you imagine life without them?
I am thinking of taking a short break (maybe 2 weeks) as 'the broken record' isn't really helping and I'm a bit bored of it. Interested to get your thoughts as an experienced Morning Pager 💪
@@LauraTryUK I somehow managed to keep going, by just creating the habit. Get up, make coffee, write morning pages. I may have missed a week at most. Occasionally I miss a day here and there. Personally I don't think 'broken records' are a bad thing. If there's something negative that just keeps appearing then probably life's telling you to 'fix' it. If things are more positive do them more. The 'problem' in all of this is that we're human. We want things to be consistent and the same, but at the same time we want spontaneity and excitement. I would try and push through and not consciously take a break. I've written total crap sometimes for days, but reading back on it you can see what's going on and take a more balanced review of things. - Just one last last thing. I go back and review the previous months pages and just make a bullet point entry on a page summarising that month. I found it a bit easier to break down the rambling entries into something a bit more constructive. - feel free to ask more. - oh and no, can't ever see life without them now.
@@chriswray622 well, I think this is the most wonderful comment ever! I hope many people delve in here and read this. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and I really appreciate your thoughts and feedback 🙌🏼
I love what you've got written on your top Laura. "Believe in dreams" I shall have remember that tomorrow morning when I get out of bed. I'm stagnating in my life at the moment, it's not good. Got to keep persevering until I'm a successful writer. Got a long way to go. Sometimes I wonder if it's all worth it. It will be one day I'm sure, but I'm going through a lot of uncertainty, doubts and loneliness. Studying loads and still feeling stuck, and going nowhere. I appreciate your videos Laura, they keep me motivated and grounded. You have inspired me to start doing exercises again. I'm taking it slow though but I'm doing something everyday, even if it's just walking.
great work on the daily exercise Mark, that is very very cool!
What do you write about?
@@LauraTryUK I write songs ,
This was well worth the wait, Laura! I can certainly relate to many aspects of morning pages, though I'm not as prescriptive with when to journal and how much to journal. I use a small pocket-sized journal that I fit into my back pocket. This way, every time I sit down (on the sofa, on the train at church), I notice the journal in my pocket and im prompted to do a page or two!
And I have to say I love how vulnerable you were in this video! Thank you for sharing it! Authenticity and vulnerability is such a great quality to have, and I am sure that many of people will resonate with parts of your story.
I'm really excited for this new season for you!
I'm pleased you liked this video Michael, especially as you journal yourself.
It was a bit scary to put some of those bits in, so thank you for your nice words 🙏🏼
@@LauraTryUK As someone who also has one of those mothers that just deserves more praise than I could ever give credit to, I can relate how challenging it is to move away from them.
That being said, this is a new season for you; a season of growth. Sometimes plants need new pots to see them fully flourish.
I am deployed right now and I just stumbled across you tonight… I just want to say thank you. I needed your message and inspiration…” it will pass”. God bless you.
Dear Laura, First of all you are such an inspiration, thank you for starting your youtube channel! Second, I believe every word you say. I know that morning writings would be great for everybody. I did it for a short while and stopped again. Life came in the way... I am going to start tomorrow again. Thank you so much. Already looking forward to your next video! Kind regards from the Netherlands! Martine
Keep posting videos!! I love following you and thank you for being so awesome! You are a huge inspiration and yes morning pages are a game changer! Thanks to you for introducing them to me! 💕💕💕
You're brave to share this. Thank you Laura. You motivate a lot. Thank you.
Hi Laura, thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable with us. I have been doing a daily writing for about 3 years and everything you share is so true. Just recently, a couple of days ago, I was writing and a plan to help grow a business I have had for the past ten years suddenly fell onto the pages. The morning journaling has helped so many times I have lost count…one last tidbit. I do speaking and the pages, as blank as they appear each morning have turned out some very good talks. Keep it up 👍 and thank you again.
Laura, your honest, open ,down to Earth approach is what SO MANY people need and what I appreciate about you. Thanks for being you.
cooool thank you!! all the best from Switzerland 🇨🇭👏🌈
Hey 👋 Laura iv been with you since the beginning and what an inspiration you are to me!
It’s so weird that this video came up as yesterday my mum gave me a leather journal and I was going to use it to write down everything I’m greatfull for as iv just started using positive manifestation… however I was aware you did morning pages and after seeing this upload iv decided to start my own!
I think it’s a fantastic idea, I absolutely love your channel and will continue to support you while also starting my own healing process!
You really are an inspiration Laura, and congratulations on your new home!
I’m sure morning pages with come come up with an answer for your feelings of loneliness soon!
Love 💕 Tia xxx
I love how this all lined up Tia - serendipidy in action I think!
Plus... leather journal - YUMMY!!! how luxurious 😍
@@LauraTryUK absolutely! Thankyou so much! Xxx