This Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Write down the name of someone you need or want something from but don't feel as though you are getting it.  What is it that you want?  Write this down.  Be as specific as you can.  How have you expressed this need or want to this person? How did they respond?  If this person wanted the same thing from you, how would you want them to let you know?  What is the best approach they could use with you?  First, list the ways you can start to give this person the same thing(s) you're asking from them? Finally how can your lists above help you come up with a way to try and express your need again?  © www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

This Week's Inspirational Link: Have the Strength to Remain Silent
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Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: Birth Defects
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/health/birthdefects/

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This Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Write down any free time you'll have this week or month.  Next, write down some of the ways you can enjoy and/or use this time.  What can you do during this free time that will help you to feel good and/or refreshed when it's over?
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This Week's Inspirational Link: Deal With Others as They are Now
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=110&offset=1

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: Afterschool Programs
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This Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Make a list of the things that help, and a list of the things that hinder your attempts to improve, change, or reach your goals.  What are your weaknesses?  What makes you feel overwhelmed?  What makes you feel energized?  What keeps you on track?  Apply your list to a current goal or area you're trying to change. © www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

This Week's Inspirational Link: My Life List
http://www.aish.com/hhrosh/hhroshdefault/My_Life_List.asp

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About:  Heart Disease
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This Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Make a list for each of the seasons that includes your favorite things for that season.  List events, activities, memories you associate with the season, smells, sounds and even tastes you enjoy and connect to each season.  Next, write down how you can take time each day or week to enjoy some of these things. © www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

This Week's Inspirational Link: Mentally Prepare for a Difficult Situation
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=155&offset=1

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About:  Floods
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/floods/

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