July 6, 2007, Newsletter Issue #124: Reflective Writing: A Journaling Technique

Tip of the Week

Observe your life. Write about events that are happening to you or around you, from a third person perspective.

Begin writing with the phrase, "It was a time when...," then describe the event in detail, use as many of your senses as possible. What were the sounds, smells, sights, feelings, etc. that were present? Describe the events as an outside observer, using "he" and "she."

This technique may help to put things into perspective and is especially effective when writing about life changes, job or career, relationships or illness.

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