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What you need to visual journal and how to begin

What you need to visual journal and how to begin

Part 2: Supplies and how to use them, of the blank page, batching your work to save time and some prompts to get you started.

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Aug 01, 2024
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Welcome to Part 2 of this visual journaling series!

In Part 1: What is visual journaling?, we discussed the rules, when to do it, how it can save a life, and how boundaries make it better. 

What is visual journaling?

What is visual journaling?

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July 9, 2024
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Part 2 is all about what you can use to get started, or rather the basics of how to visual journal. 

Below you’ll find more details about: 

  • Supplies and how to use them.

  • How to get over your fear of the blank page.

  • Getting started by making a background.

  • How to batch your work to save time.

  • A few prompts to get you started. 

Some audio and video (with captions) instructions have been included, and there’s a centering mediation for you to enjoy, too.

Ready? Let’s begin.

Supplies and how to use them

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