The Same Sky Daily Journaling and Photo Challenge

One evening, as I was photographing the incredible changing colours of the sky, I was reminded of the idea I had to document gratitude in a way that didn't feel forced. Namely, by way of photography. Most photos we take are taken when we feel inspired by and grateful for the subject matter.This makes gratitude journaling way easier!

Then I thought we could have fun with this idea while we're all in isolation. Either once or twice a day, take a photo of the same patch of sky we can see from our house. Next pick one word that summarizes our day. You can post it on Instagram or print the photo off and stick it in your journal. Here are some more ways you could have fun with this;

• Use one word that encapsulates what you are grateful for that day.
• Create a collage of all the photos on your wall to document the days of isolation.
• Take a photo of both the sunrise and sunset.
• Use each photo as the header in your daily journaling.
• See if there's a direct correlation between your emotions and how the sky/weather was that day.

We are all under the same sky, so if we're separated from loved ones we can use this project to bring us closer together. 

Use the hashtags #OneSkyChallenge and #DreamCreateJournal if you post to Instagram. 

You can share your project and photos in the Dream Create Journal Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/466372460377438/

Feel free to Pin the below image to your Pinterest:

Dream Create Journaling Challenge

Prompts:

1. Intro/Gathering Materials

2. Set Your Intentions
3. Create Your Vision
4. Equip Yourself
5. Positive Self Talk
6. Plan Your Peace
7. Be Yourself - What makes you unique? Journal about your quirks or interests that others may find weird.
8. Get Outside - Go for a walk , whether it's town or country, and pay attention to details. Take one photo & journal about it.
9. Distractions - Good or bad, has anything been distracting you? How can you change this?
10. Serendipity - Be aware of serendipitous moments and begin keeping a log of them in your journal.
11. Artists Date - Schedule in & Take yourself on a date to a place you love or one that inspires you.  
12. Celebrate The Wins - Journal about a recent win. Big or small a win is a win!
13. Printable Quote:

14. Role Models - Reflect on people who inspire you. What is it about them that you find inspiring?
15. Believe Big! - Journal about what hinders you to REALLY believe the seemingly impossible. How could you change that?
16. Story - Find a true story of the seemingly impossible. Read/watch it and journal your response.
17. Book - Buy a book on your chosen topic.
18. Amulet - Find a stone and speak over it your biggest dream. Carry it around with you as a reminder.
19. Your Why - What gives your life purpose?
20. Spirituality - Do you have a faith? If yes, journal how this helps you. If not have you ever considered exploring any?
21. Pay Attention - What in day to day life do you give your attention to the most? Does this help or hinder?
22. Re-Vision - Go back to your vision board. Has anything manifested from it yet or is there anything you'd like to add/change?
23. Ritual - Can you change up your daily routine to include ritual? What would your ritual look like? Get creative.
24. Personal Mythology - We all have one. Journal your ideal life story. Be as wild as your imagination will allow.
25. Power of Yes - What life changing yes can you make, as scary as it may be? Journal about it.
26. Power of No - Are there any no's you need to start making? For example, toxic friendships? Journal about it.
27. Release & Forgive - What hurts or burdens do you need to release? Journal about them and decide to forgive that person/people or yourself. 
28. Be The Change - In light of your dream, how could you use it to make the world a better place?
29. Reflection - Read through your journal entries and reflect on any changes that have happened since the beginning of the challenge.
30. Recommit - Decide whether you wish to carry on pursuing your dream or whether you wish to change it. Write out a declaration of commitment and new vision statement.

The Dream Create Journal Challenge

"Set your goal & achieve it with this journal challenge!" 

 

So in a couple of days we will be starting a new journal challenge! As with all of these challenges, I create them with a specific goal in mind. Namely to create a life you love. Each day there will be a prompt. Not all of them have to be journaled. In fact, some require a bit of self-care.

What You Will Need:

• A journal - Any will do. Be as creative as you like. It's very important that you tailor this to suit your preferences!
• Time - Make sure you set aside a little time each day to complete the prompts.
• A goal - You will need to pick a specific goal before you embark on this challenge.
• Images - Choose and print images related to your goal.

As I wrote the prompts to this challenge, something very interesting happened. The prompts only inspired me when I chose a goal that got me excited. My original goal, although it is one I am still reaching for, almost jarred with the prompts. I questioned why this was and almost re-wrote the whole challenge. However, when I changed my goal, the prompts suddenly came alive!

When you imagine creating a vision board on one goal/dream, which one excites you the most? That's how you know which one to go for.

Finally, it is crucial that you tailor this challenge to suit you. We all have different beliefs, tastes, hobbies, etc. Never compare what you're doing to what someone else is doing. Also, know that you may change the prompts at any time if you struggle on one, or if it helps to fit in with your beliefs or routine. 

Please do share your journals and how you're getting on, in the Dream Create Journal group, which can be found HERE.
If you have any questions, pop them in the group and I will answer them ASAP. 

Geraldine Xx