57 - New Year, New Reflections: Lynda Monk on Journaling as a Life-Changing Practice

Start the New Year with intention and personal growth through reflective journaling. In this episode, we sit down with Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing, to explore how journaling can help you capture memories, savor life, set meaningful goals, and gain valuable insights. Lynda shares her unique approach to reflective journaling, practical prompts to get you started, and inspiration to make journaling a transformative habit in 2025. She also discusses the power of reflective journaling, the benefits of community in a typically solitary practice, and how journaling can serve as a compass for life's big decisions. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-57-lynda-monk for a list of prompts shared in this episode, including links to use them in your Day One journal. Learn more about Lynda's work and the International Association for Journal Writing at iajw.org. Join the 14-Day New Year's Journaling Challenge! Start 2025 with clarity and purpose. Over 14 days, you'll receive daily journal prompts designed to help you set meaningful goals and envision your best year ahead. Visit dayoneapp.com/newyear to get started today.