{"product_id":"introduction-to-journalling-3-august-9-am","title":"Introduction to Journalling 3 August 9 am","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know journalling is supposed to be good for you. But every time you try, something stops you. The blank page. The feeling that you're doing it wrong. The habit that never quite takes hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis session changes that. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn two guided hours, you'll learn what journalling really is, why it works, and try four techniques that show you it doesn't have to be complicated, daily, or perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn this session, you'll:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the different types of journalling and find the ones that suit you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the science behind why writing works with evidence you can trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry four guided activities, including a writing sprint, the visual exercise, gratitude journalling, and reflective writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to build a simple ritual that fits your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave with a list of resources to keep exploring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe science behind it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychologist James Pennebaker has spent decades researching what happens when we write honestly about our lives. His findings show that just 15–20 minutes of expressive writing, done over a few days, produces measurable improvements in mental and physical health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2022 meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, drawing on 31 randomised studies and over 4,000 participants, found that expressive writing produced a significant reduction in depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms – and the benefits tend to build over time rather than appearing overnight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll take away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity about what journalling is and how to use it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small set of techniques you've already tried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the confidence to open a blank page without freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this session is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete beginners. People who've tried before and stopped. Anyone who wants a proper, guided introduction rather than a YouTube rabbit hole. No prior writing experience needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA notebook and pen, or your laptop if you prefer to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Anna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Woolliscroft holds a Merit-level MA in Creative Writing and Wellbeing and is a certified Journal to the Self® Instructor. She's been facilitating journalling sessions since 2023, journalling most of her life, and her circles and workshops have welcomed women at all stages of life – including people who arrived certain they couldn't journal and left booking their next session within the hour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍£24 | Online via Zoom | Monday 3 August | 9 am \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListen to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingwithpurpose.co.uk\/pages\/writing-with-purpose-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Writing with Purpose podcast\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWriting with Purpose podcast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing With Purpose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51494980157755,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6531\/4107\/files\/IntroductiontoJournallingWhatItIs_WhyItWorks_andHowtoStart.jpg?v=1784631325","url":"https:\/\/writingwithpurpose.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-journalling-3-august-9-am","provider":"Writing With Purpose ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}