Journal in Five
Harness the power of a daily 5 minute writing practice
an online course and guidebook
Want to develop your own daily writing practice, but don’t have much time or know where to begin?
Journal in 5 is here to help.
In this course you’ll learn 10 creative journalling practices to get you started- each of which can be done in just 5 minutes.
Come away with tips, creative writing techniques and fresh inspiration to develop your own daily practice, and connect deeper with the gifts you have to bring to the world with more awareness, focus and ease.
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Launching in January 2023.
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The Two Magic Ingredients
What if I told you there was a tool which can: increase your focus and flow; spark creative ideas; develop your self awareness and inner resilience; bring routine and structure; help reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm; is available any time; has been done for centuries; is free; works in any language, country or culture and you only need about 5 mins a day for it to be beneficial.
You’d think I’m either bonkers or a charlatan.
Well, I am going to tell you it is not some magic pill, but it has to do with these two things;
A pen, and a blank page- simple as that.
Yes, it’s journalling!
the daily observances
Got 5 minutes?
After over 30 years of journalling practice, I have learned that the blank page is one of the most exciting, exciting, exhilarating and evolutionary places there is.
Explore what the blank page has to offer you- whether that be mindfulness, creative expression, innovation and idea generation tools, or future visioning.
You don’t need hours and hours, you don’t need a ton of money, you don’t need any experience- you just need a pen, a journal and five minutes a day.
Got those? Let’s go!
the growing stack….
What’s Involved
Introduction to creative journalling. Take a tour some journals for inspiration
10 x 5 minute videos with journalling practices, incorporating mindfulness, personal reflection and intention setting
10 x 5 minute writing companion videos, where I journal with you. Students say they love the feeling of being accompanied.
Introduction to creative mapping, inventory taking, idea generation tools, personal reflection prompts, future writing and wise self dialogues.
Tips and tools for sustaining your reflective practice and maintaining a daily writing habit
Plus
Downloadable guidebook with all the practices and additional writing prompts
Creative Techniques Include
Curiousity Mapping
Meditative Reflection
Idea Generation
Observances
Future Visioning
Wise self dialogues
Who is the course for?
Absolute Newbie
Never journaled before? No problem. The exercises are great entry points. You can experiment with different techniques and styles in bite sized chunks.
The Well Seasoned
Maybe you need some fresh ideas or approaches, maybe your habit has lapsed. The course will help you get back on track, and remind you why you started in the first place.
The Sporadic Dabbler
Wonderful. I hope this course offers different perspectives and techniques, to bring fresh energy and commitment to your practice.
About your Guide
Hello, my name is Clare Mulvany. I’m a writer, educator and facilitator, living in beautiful West Cork, Ireland. I’m also a long term journaller. I started journalling when I was 11 years old and have journaled nearly every day since. It is in my journal where my creative ideas evolve- from books, journeys, courses, to setting up organisations and - the seeds for all of them have been sown on the blank page.
In this course I draw upon my wide range of teaching and creative experience, tapping into my background in design thinking, innovation, communications and art.
moleskins are my vice! blank, softback, extra large.
‘Get in the habit of welcoming your words, you are making a map to the days of your life’
- Naomi Shihab Nye
