Creativity Tip 20: The Garbage Journal

<p>Why do we start journals with so much enthusiasm, only to lose interest within a month? What is the point of a good journal? What are the profound benefits of journaling and how do we engage them?</p> <p>On this Creativity Tip, we explore the possibility that we are all journaling wrong. Pop culture has handicapped our ability to journal effectively, romanticizing the &#39;art of journaling&#39; and externalizing our attention away from inner life. We explore two of the most important experiences a good journal provides: self-excavation and self-conversation. And finally, how a new type of journal engages both: The Garbage Journal. </p> <p>---------</p> <p><strong>Creative Codex Merch Shop</strong>–as mentioned at the end of the episode, you can order the official Creative Codex t-shirt at the merch shop: <a href="https://mjdorian.com/store/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://mjdorian.com/store/</a></p> <p>At the shop, you&#39;ll also find the <a href="https://mjdorian.com/store/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Creative Codex mug</a>, for all your coffee inspired creative time.</p> <p>---------</p> <p><strong>Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, including the Kurt Cobain series and all the Episode Exclusives: </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian">https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian</a></p> <p>---------</p> <p>Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex">https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/">https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mjdorian">https://twitter.com/mjdorian</a></p> <p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian">https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian</a><br></p> <p>---------</p> <p>Written by MJDorian</p> <p>Produced by MJDorian</p> <p>All rights reserved.</p>