Make this the day to be the actualized dreamer you always wanted to be! I am passionate about coaching dreamers and journalers who want to Live Their Dream, Journal For Joy, and practice Noticing! The Art Of Observation. If you have a question you’d like to ask me, would like a Dream tip, Journaling tip, Noticing tip or a Raising A Dreamer tip…to empower you to live the life you imagine!
You can post here or write to me on my contact page.
A friend told me about an interview you are scheduled to have about “Living My Dream.” Can you send me the info. Thanks
Hi! Thanks for asking the link to register is https://www.beyondtheinjury.com/livelife_joyce
Several people have recently mentioned your book, Journaling For Joy. If I order should I order the workbook too?
Hi Beth…I’m going to copy what my review on Amazon says because I believe it says it best!
“Journaling for Joy: The Workbook is your takeoff point for one of the most exciting journeys you can ever embark on–the journey into yourself.
Joyce Chapman’s workbook offers a method of journaling by which you, the journaler, will write from your heart and soul with a single focus: to bring your thoughts and work to the point where joy emerges. No matter how much writing it takes to get to this place, your explicit purpose and intention is to embrace the joy that comes from knowing yourself as an intimate friend.
When used in conjunction with its companion book, Joyce’s best-selling Journaling for Joy, this workbook promises you a special and magical way of molding each of your life’s experiences into an outcome of learning and hope. ”
So I highly recommend you buy the book and workbook! Thanks! Joyce
Hi! I really liked the invitation you had on your Facebook page, to “Look Within.” Can you give me some writing to help me do this!
Hi!
Here’s an excerpt* from , my Journaling For Joy book that I think will give you some good ideas for some journaling.
*You can invent countless other ideas for conversations to have with parts of yourself. Perhaps you will want to dialogue between your personal and your professional self. Or start a dialogue with the two ¬year-old child or the rebellious teenager inside you who now wants more than to be seen and not heard, or with the judgmental rule-maker that resides within you. Extremely valuable is the conversation be¬tween the male and female sides of one’s personality. Other examples are dialogues between you and the vulnerable and nurturing parts, or your spiritual self. Try a debate between “What I really want to do” versus “What I am willing to do.”
Announcing the Journal Talk Interview for anyone interested in Journaling. Click here http://www.write4life.us/journaling-for-joy/ and join Nathan and I talking about what we both love!
I liked that I was directed here from facebook after liking your post, but it isn’t clear where to write, is this Right? It says Leave a reply… and it’s all the way at the end.
Just wondering. Thanks.
YES! I got this…and I am wondering if I can change this to make it “easier.” Thanks for asking!
Joyce, I really liked your post on Facebook today. When I read, “Make it time …To Spread Your Wings!” I thought, what if I don’t know what, where, or when I want to fly to? Can you give me a journaling assignment to find this out?
I love questions like this, thanks for asking! Start off by making 3 lists for each question you are asking yourself (What do I want to fly to?-Where do I want to fly to? -When do I want to fly to the place/things/etc. on my first 2 lists. Have fun..and let us know what you discover!
In my Live Your Dream book (2nd edition) each Chapter has a section titled, ASK JOYCE! Here’s a sample…
Q: I have many dreams and wonder how many dreams should I concentrate on at one time?
A: The reason I gave my book Live Your Dream the sub-title Discover and Achieve Your Live Purpose is because I believe once an individual identifies their life purpose a question like yours is then answered.
To begin to discover and re-discover your life purpose, I recommend that you make a list of everything you want to be, do, and have in this lifetime. After you gain more clarity, choose the dream that will enable you to realize not only your life purpose but also helps you to create your plan to live true to yourself and your dreams.
(Q):*The idea that I could have feelings of passion for a dream seems far away from reality for me. What sort of suggestions do you have to rekindle this for a very non-passionate type person that I am?
(A): To know the definition of the word “passion” will help you ignite your own. Passion is that feeling or emotion that is powerful, that can replace all other emotions and acts as a catalyst to empower you to seize upon and focus to realize in specific dream.
Now, ask yourself, “What do I feel passionate about? Do I choose to take action to follow and live my dream?”
*Excerpt from “Live Your Dream” Chapter 1
I have had several calls about yesterday’s Notice Tip. (Notice what life-style attracts and interests me.)I am really enjoying what this question is awakening in my readers. This question is a good one to invite yourself to make several lists to gain more clarity. 1. What lifestyle am I living right now? 2.Make a list of all the life-styles you followed/lived so far. Reread both lists and write your newly claimed life-style!
Hi! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group?
There’s a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your
content. Please let me know. Many thanks
To really benefit from today’s idea, Notice What I Do Notice, play the game I call “Catch Yourself Noticing.” The best way to do this is to write down everything that you really do notice. (The real trick of growth and change, is to do this for several days and record “it” all. YEP no editing! )
I really liked the Notice tip today! Thanks! What could I write to expand my thinking for this idea/tip?
Yes, I’d love you to share my blog!
Hi! I love being asked this question! If you’d like me to send you a handout, that has a description of each book, please send me an email or fill out the contact page form so I can send to you today!
If I were to buy just one book/workbook of yours, what should I start with?
You could definitely see your skills within the work you write. The arena hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. At all times go after your heart.
Thank you!
Wondering if I can post a question without my name…? I typed Anon in the Name area.
YES!
Hi Marsha! Here’s a quote I love that really says it better than I can “Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” ~ Martha Graham So every day ask yourself, what is my passion and I think what is true for you will reveal itself to/for you.
Passion is still eluding me…………not as much as in the past but………….
what is the fastest way to get in touch with my passion……………and never loose touch again?
Every year I start a new journal on my birthday. (I tile mine “What I wish for this year.”) Then on the first page I make a long list of all my wishes,hopes and dreams I want to realize during the year. Then I record the steps I know some of these wishes are going to require that I “do”. I reread these first pages often and record daily to capture all the learning,events, and experiences, I am having, because of this “knowing.” It’s fun and a great way to be living true to what I say I wish for… is what I do really want! 🙂
HI Joyce,
I have a birthday coming up soon. Do you have any suggestions on what journaling to do to start the new year…………………
Hey Joyce,
My friend is in the process of being fired and is having a lot of fears regarding what and how to move forward with his dream of being a business owner as a Chinese medicine practitioner who specializes in pediatrics (he already has all the training, and no patients yet).
I would like to assist him with questions, and he is more than ready to do this work. Can you suggest where to begin?
Thanks a lot! Ariel
Hi Ariel, As you know I like to encourage writing in a journal to get clarity. So a first assignment I suggest is to have him write what I call a future story. Advise him to put on his…dare to dream hat…grab a pen and write a story Titled: The Life I Want To Be Living. Then if he is willing, have him read his journaling out loud to you. And my guess is it will very likely you will both know what to write next. And Of course feel free to ask me more questions here, or email me at joyce@joycechapman.com.
Dear Joyce,
I’m a Chinese medicine healer and am treating a woman with anorexia.
I would like to assist her in finding a daily practice of journaling and/or anything else to help her stay present, and full of hope in the process of healing.
Thanks!
Hi! You could recommend she visit my blog http://journaling101.blogspot.com/for ideas to help get her inspired. And, of course read/do the journaling in my Journaling For Joy book and workbook with her!
HI! I coach people privately, online and by phone. If you would like more information please e-mail me for more information. joyce@joycechapman.com
Hi I would like to know if you coach people privately? In person, or online, or by phone?
thank you