Reinvention Revolution

Expressive Journaling™ is a way of accessing your true self. It’s not about art, it’s about self expression.

Our emphasis will be on short, timed, energetic bursts of journaling, using pasted images, doodling, and writing, without a lot of discussion.

My journal is made from recycled paper bags from the grocery store, but you can use any journal of any size.

Here is a page that is ready for writing (scroll down for examples with writing on them):

You’ll be journaling about:
- what matters most to you
- your life journey
- your dreams, passions, and intentions
I’ll give you questions and prompts that will get your true voice out onto the page.

Here are some sample pages with pasted images and writing, in response to life coaching questions. This will give you a sense of the kind of short, timed, bursts of journaling we will be doing:

Bring the following materials to group:
- An unlined journal, any size that feels good to you. I find that spiral bound works best for me, because it lies flat (easier to paste in images), but that’s just my preference.

- Lots of stuff/Images/ephemera to use in your journal, for example: images from magazines, colored/patterned papers and tissue paper, old maps, ticket stubs, train tickets, receipts, wallpaper……..anything that appeals to you that will put color and energy on your pages. I recommend that you start collecting this stuff now.

- A set of at least 20 colored markers, like the cheapo ones, Crayola Washable Markers Super Tips (these come in 20 or 50 and are available at Hobby Lobby, Target, WalMart, and probably your office supply store).

- Pens that you like to write with (plain ol’ Bic ball point pens work great)

- 4 or 5 glue sticks, anything permanent

- scissors

Lynne Fairchild journals daily, and is a Professional Certified Life Coach who has led many morning groups. To get a sense for her style and energy, please check out her blog, Reinvention Revolution.