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I’m have never drawn highlights from my week, but always wanted to do this. I feel if I try it will look like I’m copying you for example or someone else’s work just because of the fact that I never do it. I love the look of the snippets and thought of it. I also think I might be afraid to because I’m not confident in that type of composition and afraid it will look bad or silly. Too much in my head I guess!

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To begin with you may find it easier to create boxes with a simple HB pencil and find very simple images you could add to illustrate your week. It can be very simple shapes, like a circle for an orange (or lots of small ones for blueberries), a chair, a slice of cake, a pattern you've seen, a leaf, ... keep it simple but yes, doing it and no over thinking is key to get started. Also, maybe try by copying a few times and keep it private (we all learn from others), then when you're a bit more at ease, start sharing if you wish. No one has to share their journals ever anyway! As part of the club subscription, I'm offering a co-journaling session each month which you're welcome to take part in, perfect way to play and get it out of your head.

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Thanks so much Helen! These are all great suggestions and I will try them for sure. Sometimes the answer is right in front of us and we don’t see it! I think breaking g it down into small and simpler steps might be the best, it makes me feel more comfortable already!

I’ve been working so far every time you had a co-journaling, but I’m sure it will work out soon. I can’t wait!

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The next one will be announced in the gazette 1st October. Keep your eyes peeled!

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Since January 2023, every evening before going to bed, I draw a summary of my day.

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That is very, very cool!!! I love that!

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I find your weekly journals so interesting! I’ve been thinking a lot about daily journaling but weekly is probably a lot more manageable 🤔 but how does one pick only enough highlights to fit into one spread? Or do you occasionally use multiple spreads for one week?

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I have taken entire sketchbooks on trips (for example Italy and didn’t do my weekly journal until I came back - that’s what I was focusing on during our club’s co-journaling session).

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It’s definitely a challenge worth taking on! It’s interesting because only having one spread per week really encourages reflection and thoughtfulness. And that limitation actually sparks new creativity. A bit like limiting colour palettes.

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I would really like to keep a visual journal of my weeks like you Helen, they are so inspiring, and a wonderful way to slow down and reflect. For me, I “feel” like all I do is work (😬), so if I’m going to journal about my week, it’s a good excuse to get away from my desk and find the small things to appreciate. I’d like to make a conscious effort at noticing and practicing drawing in this way…. I also struggle with perfectionism, but you’re right - I don’t need to share the entries, they can be just for me!

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The key is to just start and not dwell on imperfection! And then just keep showing up!

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I just got a new sketchbook, and I might start a visual journal - yours is so inspiring :)

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That would be so great!

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Loved the way this went together!

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thanks Joyce! I very much enjoyed it.

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