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Why You Should Book Journal
As a bibliotherapist, I often encourage my clients to ‘Book Journal’ — keeping a journal of all the books that you’ve read and the impact they’ve had on you. Journaling is one of the best ways to connect with ourselves, reflect on our emotions and thoughts and gain some clarity amidst the day-to-day stresses and strains of life. It brings a sense of calm and helps us make sense of our world and ourselves. Book journaling, in particular, is a profound way to connect with ourselves — through the characters we encounter, the imaginative experiences we immerse ourselves in and the emotions they bring up for us as we vicariously live the books we read.
“How do I start?”, a client asks. There are lots of ways to skin a cat and the same is true for book journaling — the process that I’ve found the most effective for my clients and myself personally is a three-step process:
1. Select Literature That You Truly Connect With
This could be something I’m currently reading or something that I’ve read in the past, that has really moved me. This could be a book that I’ve enjoyed listening to or a book that’s thrown me into an obsessive phase — where I’m truly…
