This and Next Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Write down a loved one that you felt annoyed with this week.  Next, knowing that this person cares for you and isn't simply trying to annoy you, write down the positive motivation behind what they were doing.  For example, if they kept asking you to participate in something, write down how nice it was that they wanted to include you even if it's not something you wanted to do.  If they criticized you for something, write own how they love you and so wanted to see you improve your life even if you don't consider their suggestion an improvement. If they nagged you about something, write down how it showed their concern for you.

In your journal:
Make a list of the things that would make your life easier.  Next to each, write down something that would be second best.  Something that would help though maybe not as much as your first choice.  Pick one (first or second choice) that you can realistically use this week? 

This Week's Inspirational Link: Renew Your Mood
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=168&offset=8

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: Digital Divide
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/education/digitaldivide/

Visit us at www.AboutCreativeJournals.com for creative journaling, traditional journaling, inspirational books with journaling exercises and more.

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site



**************
Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)