{"id":82307,"date":"2025-01-03T09:09:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T15:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dayoneapp.com\/?post_type=podcast_episodes&#038;p=82307"},"modified":"2025-01-14T13:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:00:09","slug":"episode-57-lynda-monk","status":"publish","type":"podcast_episodes","link":"https:\/\/dayoneapp.com\/podcast\/episode-57-lynda-monk\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Reflections: Lynda Monk on Journaling as a Life-Changing Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-pocket-casts wp-block-embed-pocket-casts\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 780px; max-height: 100%; position: relative;\">    <div style=\"padding-bottom: 42.857142857142854%;\"><\/div>    <iframe title=\"57 - New Year, New Reflections: Linda Monk on Journaling as a Life-Changing Practice - The Day One Podcast\" src=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/embed\/3lpja73l\" style=\"border: 0; border-radius: 8px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button app-store is-style-pocketcasts-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/3lpja73l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button app-store is-style-apple-podcasts-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/57-new-year-new-reflections-linda-monk-on-journaling\/id1366598938?i=1000682547992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button app-store is-style-spotify-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/7F4EXoKg8dg6MM6jESVCht?si=ae7b591ab20248a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the New Year with intention and personal growth through reflective journaling. In this episode, we sit down with Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing, to explore how journaling can help you capture memories, savor life, set meaningful goals, and gain valuable insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lynda shares her unique approach to reflective journaling, practical prompts to get you started, and inspiration to make journaling a transformative habit in 2025. She also discusses the power of reflective journaling, the benefits of community in a typically solitary practice, and how journaling can serve as a compass for life&#8217;s big decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lynda-s-prompts-for-the-new-year\">Lynda&#8217;s Prompts for the New Year:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=itsdecember31st_gratefulnowthat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It\u2019s December 31st, 2025. I\u2019m so happy and grateful now that &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatismostimpor_anttomethisyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is most important to me this year?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=wheredoiwanttop_deffortthisyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where do I want to put my energy, attention, and effort this year?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">Where d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=wheredoinotwant_entionandeffort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">o I <em>not <\/em>want to put my energy, attention, and effort?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">Wha<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatwouldmakethisagreatyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t would make this a great year?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflective Prompts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">What ques<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatquestionsdo_tmyliferightnow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tions do I have about my life right now?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatdoinoticeab_twhatijustwrote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What do I notice about what I just wrote?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatdoifeelaboutwhatijustwrote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What do I feel about what I just wrote?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">What\u2019s different now aft<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatsdifferentn_fterwritingthis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">er writing this?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatspossiblenow\">What\u2019s possible now?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Growth and Perspective-Shifting Prompts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatwouldmyfutu_aboutthismoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What would my future self say about this moment?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">What would my <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatwouldmyyoun_chapterofmylife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">younger self offer as advice for this chapter of my life?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">What does the wises<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatdoesthewise_outthisnextyear\">t version of me have to say about this next year?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=\">What does the more vulnerabl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dayone.me\/newentry?promptId=whatdoesthemore_expressrightnow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e, tender version of me want to express?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-lynda-monk\">About Lynda Monk<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id82307_06849a-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id82307_06849a-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id82307_06849a-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id82307_06849a-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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Through her dynamic speaking engagements and educational sessions, she inspires individuals to harness the power of writing to heal and transform their lives. Lynda is the co-editor and co-author of several books including <em>The Great Book of Journaling<\/em>; <em>Affirmations for Self-Love<\/em> \u2013 a guided journal, <em>Transformation Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients<\/em>; <em>Writing Alone Together<\/em>, and she is the author of <em>Life Source Writing<\/em>\u2122\ufe0f<em>.<\/em> Lynda is Registered Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach, with 30+ years\u2019 experience teaching, speaking, and coaching in the areas of burnout prevention, self-care, wellness and writing to heal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:40px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column82307_5ac0f3-d0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image82307_3a4082-00.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image82307_3a4082-00 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:281px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image82307_3a4082-00.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image82307_3a4082-00 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image82307_3a4082-00 figure{max-width:281px;}.kb-image82307_3a4082-00 .image-is-svg, .kb-image82307_3a4082-00 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image82307_3a4082-00:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image82307_3a4082-00.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:40px;}.kb-image82307_3a4082-00 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image82307_3a4082-00.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image82307_3a4082-00 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:301px;width:100%;}.kb-image82307_3a4082-00 figure{max-width:301px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image82307_3a4082-00\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dayoneapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lynda-2021-2_250x250.jpg?resize=250%2C250&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dayoneapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lynda-2021-2_250x250.jpg?w=250&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dayoneapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lynda-2021-2_250x250.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dayoneapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lynda-2021-2_250x250.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-meta\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc\"]{font-size:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-paper-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading82307_ed518c-bc\">Join the International Association of Journal Writers and save $50 off with coupon code <a href=\"https:\/\/iajw.org\/journaling-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DayOne50<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d5edfd\"><em><strong>Join the 14-Day New Year&#8217;s Journaling Challenge!<\/strong> <\/em>Start 2025 with clarity and purpose. 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