New year, new journal ♡ The Whimsy Times, Issue 01 🗞️✨
Happy new year, angel babes!
Starting a fresh new journal on New Year's Day has become a tradition of mine. Even if my old journal still has a few blank pages, there's something special about starting a fresh new journal on the first day of the year. It's a chance to set intentions, make plans, and start fresh. Plus, it was a great way to recharge and check in with myself after a hectic (but lovely!) holiday season.
2023 Calendar printable → patreon.com/laceandwhimsy
My journaling style has evolved over the years to include a blend of various styles — from bullet journaling to art journaling and everything in between. I don't restrict myself with many rules when it comes to journaling and instead use my journal in whatever way works best for me at the moment — a planner one week and a scrapbook the next.
While I do enjoy actually writing in my journal sometimes, I have really found that journaling can be a powerful artistic outlet and I often prefer to express myself in a more visual way. Even if others might not understand the significance, my journal spreads often hold personal meaning for me and feature little clues as to what’s going on in my little world. And sometimes, it’s just fun to make an aesthetically pleasing spread! I love to mindfully set intentions while I design my pages. ♡
Journaling supplies I’ve been using:
The Moonlit Spells + Floral Washi Tape sets from NotebookTherapy
my fav stationery basics from amazon**
Things I’m loving lately:
Watching I Love Lucy episodes on Hulu while working from bed.
Using Notion to organize absolutely everything and plan out projects.
Mapping out my work week in detail on my Google calendar (but being gentle with myself when I don’t get it all done and need to re-prioritize).
Fake taper candles! I love real tapers and use them on occasion, but they tend to make me nervous. I found these battery operated ones with a realistic flicker that are fun to use daily so I can use them unattended. They turn on with a little remote and even have a timer so they can turn on every evening automatically when it gets dark. I’ve been using them in the Lace & Whimsy X BOONIES lavender chain candlestick holders near my bedroom TV and they are such a vibe.
Indulging in long hot baths with Epsom salt. As someone with chronic pain, baths really help my body feel better. I splurged on some practical and some not-so-practical goodies to make my tiny bathroom feel as spa-like and inviting as possible. I even found the cutest mini space heater to take the chill out of the air. → amazon's best bath goodies, according to me**
The Taylor Swift Folklore cardigan dupe my mom crocheted me for Christmas. Oh, and she made a matching one for my dog Daisy too! My mom is the best. ♡
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Affirmations to help you tap into your magic and achieve your dreams (try writing them in your journal!) ♡
I am worthy and deserving of all the abundance and success that life has to offer.
I am capable and confident in my ability to achieve my goals.
I am surrounded by positive energy and abundance.
I am grateful for all the blessings in my life, and more are on their way.
I believe in myself and my ability to manifest my dreams into reality.
I am unstoppable and nothing can stand in the way of my success.
I am strong and capable of overcoming any obstacle.
I am filled with positive energy and radiate joy and success to all those around me.
I am constantly attracting abundance and success into my life.
I am grateful for my inner magic and the power it gives me to achieve my dreams.
♡
Journaling prompt:
Choose a few affirmations from this list (or write your own!) and write them 3 times each in your journal. Decorate the page with stickers and doodles. Revisit the page next time you open your journal to reactivate the magic!
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