10-Minute Journaling Challeng with “52 Weeks Of Love And Gratidude”: What Does True Love Mean to You?

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10-Minute Journaling Challeng with “52 Weeks Of Love And Gratidude”: What Does True Love Mean to You?

Introduction

Welcome to week two of the “10-Minute Journaling Challenge!” 

I am so excited to continue this weekly journey with you. 

My name is Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. I am a school counselor, photographer, author, blogger, and mom

In today’s video, I will be responding to the week 2 prompt from my self-published gratitude journal, “52 Weeks of Love and Gratitude: A Journey to a Positive Self.”

This journal, available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3PYKRj5, is more than just a notebook for recording thoughts. It’s a year-long journey designed to immerse you in a weekly practice of gratitude journaling. Each week you’ll be presented with a new prompt about gratitude, love, or joy, accompanied by a black-and-white illustration to inspire and guide your writing.

This is a space for you to express yourself freely – full paragraphs, bullet lists, or even drawings. The goal here is simple: to help you focus on the things in your life that fill you with gratitude and foster a positive mindset for the week.

In this accompanying YouTube video, we’ll embark on our first 10-minute journaling challenge together. I’ll introduce the week’s prompt, set a timer, and start writing my own response, inviting you to do the same.

So, why not grab a copy of “52 Weeks of Love and Gratitude: A Journey to a Positive Self,” (https://amzn.to/3PYKRj5) and join me on this journey?

Let’s embrace gratitude, let’s embrace positivity, and most importantly, let’s embrace ourselves.

Disclaimer

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Before we get into it, please consider a few quick DISCLAIMERS.

  • As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualified purchases. 
  • This is a self-help journal. It does not replace medical mental health care or professional therapy. Please seek appropriate care if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. 
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Week 2 Prompt

What does true love mean to you?

YouTube Video Script

Welcome back to the 10-Minute Journaling Challenge!

My name is  Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. 

I am the creator of “52 Weeks of Love and Gratitude: A Journey to a Positive Self”

I am a photographer, school counselor, blogger, and the mother of two small children. 

Each week, on YouTube, I am challenging you to start a weekly journaling practice, by setting aside 10 minutes to answer a journal prompt with me.

To follow along, find the link in the comments, and purchase your own copy of “52 Weeks of Love and Gratitude” from Amazon.

To really get going with journaling, you need to make space in your week, every week. There will never be a perfect time to journal. 

You may notice in today’s video, my son’s hands popping in frame to offer me playdough ice cream treats. Sometimes, you just need to go with the flow, and make journaling happen. 

With that said, let’s get to today’s prompt.

Today’s prompt is “What does true love mean to you?”

I am setting the timer for 10 minutes. :Let’s begin!

And that’s ten minutes!

Congratulations! You have completed another week of the 1o-minute journaling challenge, and you are on the path to making gratitude journaling part of your life!

In the comments, share your definition of “true love” with me! I am curious to read your responses.

Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share this with anyone who might need more positivity in their lives.

Thank you and have a wonderful rest of the week!

Conclusion

Thank you for following along with week 2 of the 10-Minute Journaling Challenge!

I hope you were able to find the time to reflect and relax.

Let’s meet back here next week!

The Science Behind Journaling for Mental Health

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In our digitally-driven world, finding moments of reflection and practicing gratitude has become increasingly important for our overall well-being. One practice that has gained significant recognition and popularity is journaling.

Journaling offers a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, introspection, and gratitude, allowing us to navigate the complexities of our daily lives with more clarity and positivity…

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MEET Lauren McDonagh-Pereira

Lauren McDonagh-Pereira is a photographer from Massachusetts, USA. She captures the beauty of the world around her, favoring Nikon cameras and lenses. She is drawn to shooting landscapes, wildlife, nature, and people authentically enjoying life.