Jovial Journals from Guillain Creatives

Why journal?

Our ability to express ourselves through images and words goes back 73,000 years ago, when one of our ancestors drew a red hashtag design on a piece of rock in a South African cave.  It was always within us, this desire to draw, to create, to transform our lives into a tangible understanding, our hands carving and scraping, expressing our  internal thoughts onto the rocky surfaces of a bewildering external world.

Self-expression is a gift.   A force for positive change, both for the individual and for the collective.  However,  not everyone has access to this gift.  Self-expression can be stamped out, vilified, made a punishable act or dies under the cloud of self-doubt, sadness and insecurity.

In a time when all our creative expression is under threat from AI, social media control and lack of confidence in a brighter future for ourselves it is time to bring the pen back to the paper, the brush to the canvas, be the eye behind the camera, become the force for good, for ourselves and the world.  

Journalling – in whatever form, helps us to process our often chaotic internal dialogue, increase our self-confidence, let off steam, reduce stress, alleviate the heaviness of grief and boost our immune system.  Taking back control of this precious gift of self-expression, pen in hand, blank page before you - dig deep and discover your inner voice and find the wisdom that has always been there, the constant guide and friend that can never fail you!

Rebecca Guillain

The Gateway

Journaling is an effective way to clarify thoughts and a non-judgmental way to explore emotions and feelings. This journal has been specially created to increase resilience by encouraging you to record three events in your day that evoked happiness or a sense of wellbeing. Commit to this journal a short description of each event and why they were significant to you. With consistency and presence you will begin to notice more of these daily ‘blessings’. And they don’t have to be earth shattering. An easier car journey to work, a sunny day, a catch-up with an old friend, a perfect soft boiled egg. What went well? How did it affect you?

After recording your positive trinity of observation there is a chance for self-reflection and awareness. Regular self-reflection helps to re-affirm our values and strengths and reminds us of our life purpose. The journal is also scattered with quotes, plus original images created by John Guillain that will provoke thoughtful contemplation and may spark a desire to investigate further as you take this road of self-discovery.

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The Meditation Journal

Carving out time for ourselves in this chaotic world has never been easy, but with more of us turning to alternative methods of wellbeing, we are beginning to understand how the consistent practice of mindful meditation can help us reduce stress, develop gratitude and awaken our creativity. This journal, with its inspiring quotes, photographs and writing space, will encourage consistency and the chance to journalise personal reflections, ideas and progress. Journalling is a powerful tool for organizing and addressing our inner landscape and emotional triggers. Meditation is a chance to reset, to accept the silence and begin the journey to a new balanced perspective. ‍

Off Load ...

because life's crap!

Are you fed up? Are you tired of the ‘keep your sunny side up’ brigade? Sick of keeping a stiff upper lip when you feel like screaming? P****d off with positivity?

Then look no further! This journal is for you. Purge your inner demons in the comfort of your own home without losing your job, jeopardising your relationships or losing respect. With each page designed to encourage a thoughtful explosion of backed-up bile you can offload and emotionally detox, walking away with a new sense of purpose and inner freedom.

A great gift for anyone who has trouble pushing through the hard stuff.

Jovial Journals are available from Amazon or directly from ourselves. Please contact us for further details.