Create an Inspiring Journaling Nook

When your weeks become overrun with everyday minutiae,

how do you squeeze in time to appreciate and ponder your life? New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber says journaling helps her cultivate a life of gratitude, reflection and self-appreciation.

Her latest book, Be a Blessing, melds inspirational quotes, personal anecdotes, coloring pages and thought-provoking questions to inspire your inner journaling instincts. “I created these pages thoughtfully and in hopes that my readers could fill their hearts while working through each page,” Debbie says. “It sets the tone for my whole day, allows me to make an intention and grants me a sensation of peace,” she says.

MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR JOURNALING SPOT

Debbie maintains that the location where you write—and its surroundings—will impact your work. Choosing a spot that makes you happy is required for any writing nook, she says. And keep the clutter away—no junk mail or distractions here. “When you sit down to write, you enter a sacred space where your thoughts and creativity come to life on the pages in front of you,” Debbie says. “Designing a place that brings joy and inspires you is as essential to your process as paper and pen.”

BE A BLESSING: A JOURNAL FOR CULTIVATING KINDNESS, JOY, AND INSPIRATION BY DEBBIE MACOMBER, PUBLISHED BY BALLANTINE BOOKS © 2019; PENGUINRANDOMHOUSE.COM.