As we begin the new year and people are preparing their new journals (ahh is there a better feeling than opening a fresh blank page in a new journal!) a lot of you are thinking about what you want to achieve in the new year.  We often like to allocate a word or phrase to the year that gives us some focus and sets our intentions for the 12 months ahead.  This becomes our Mantra. 

What is a Mantra?

The word Mantra is derived from two Sanskrit words—manas (mind) and tra (tool). Mantra literally means “a tool for the mind.”  Historical Mantra’s have been used during meditation to raise vibration through the repetition of the sound or phrase.

Your Mantra should be a word that resonates with you, an affirmation, a war cry or a go-to phrase to repeat when you are not feeling inspired. 

Do you need a Mantra?

Of course not, but once I tell you the benefits of having and repeating your mantra, you may be asking yourself how you...

We have discussed why a Gratitude Journal is a good place to start.  However if you are struggling to come up with three things that you are grateful for or your want to write more than a quick list, here are 30 Journal Prompts to help you on your way.

1. What made you smile today?
2. What’s your favourite colour – can you see something that colour? How does that make your feel?
3. Describe a friend you are thankful for – perhaps send them the description!
4. Has someone helped you this week – what did they do?
5. Name a place that makes you feel happy, describe how you feel when you are there.
6. The favourite aspect of my personality is…..
7. A task I enjoyed doing today is ……
8. Name a song that improves your mood.
9. Look around your room, what item brings you pleasure?
10. What are you thankful for today? List three things
11. What is your favourite food?
12. 3 things you love about your spouse/child/friend/yourself
13. I am thankful for my ability to …..
14. What...