The health and wellbeing benefits of journaling are well-documented, stemming from work of James Pennebaker at the University of Texas. This book explains the researched benefits of mindful journaling. Drawing on the author's extensive writing experience, it is a thorough, practical exploration of how to use journaling positively, and how actually to break through the barriers and write. Topics include: * Where to start * Writing your experience * Recording key moments - or `steppingstones' * Dealing with writer's block * Free writing and how to use it * Other techniques such as recording and listing * Letter writing and creativity * How to integrate keeping a journal with the mindful practice of letting go

Author Biography

Philip Cowell is a writer, poet and mindfulness practitioner and trainer. He runs mindfulness-based stress reduction courses and workshops in London.