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Scrapbooking journaling is yet another exciting innovation to this loved hobby of compiling memories. Instead of simply letting pictures do the talking, it becomes more personal with your own words to help others get an idea of what you think and feel. It is another means to reach out and share.

However, different people have different ways to open up and share their thoughts. In fact some have difficulty sharing at all. This activity is a great way to express your self without the pressure of divulging anything beyond what you want others to know. It is a non-threatening activity that focuses on the most important aspect of your life…and that’s you. Getting started on the other hand may be difficult. To jumpstart your writing and documenting activity, here are some suggestions on what you can focus on.

This activity is about documenting your thoughts, feelings and of course memories. Any thought you wish to focus on is just great. Not just the big ones, but even the small, seemingly obscure ones can be your focus. Start out with what you are comfortable sharing with others. Maybe a special event, possibly an idea that you have or it can be an observation or result of a certain event. Share what you want to share. From friends and family, to work and play, to sports and hobbies, politics and religion, happy thought and sad thoughts, this activity is all about you. You can even begin having no idea at all.

Once you have decided what you want, scarbooking journaling becomes easier. Souvenirs, photos, mementos, and other items will help you put together your project. Give some space for your thoughts beside the items that you have. It doesn’t have to be a long discourse. There are many techniques you can use to open up and share your feelings. If you are not comforable at this point you can simply begin listing your thoughts. Expressing what on your mind is a great way to cover every detail. Furthermore, you may want to try incorporating poems or songs that capture your feelings and your thoughts. Likewise, you can place quotations that sum up the experiences that you have. It is surprising how people can react to these when you place it in your project. The people that look at your scrapbook will have a certain connections with the poems, songs and quotes that you choose for your scrapbook. This will undoubtedly draw them to understand or at least know you better. In addition, you can put embellishments or images that will reinforce or clarify your ideas.

Whether you’re doing this online or otherwise, the only rule you have to remember is to speak straight from your heart.

 

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By Teresa Surrency