An Introduction To Journaling

Door Aleks Slijepcevic

Wat je zal leren

This course is a gathering place for all the wisdom, tools, and practices that live in the transformative power of journaling—now brought together in one guided, intentional journey. Designed with beginners in mind but welcoming to all, this experience is for anyone seeking to unlock their creativity and deepen their connection to their inner voice. Through journaling, we’ll explore how words can become a path to emotional expression, self-discovery, and improved mental health. More than just putting pen to paper, this course invites you to fall in love with your story—to see your thoughts as art and your voice as something worth listening to. It’s an invitation into a warm, creative space where your words can breathe, grow, and ultimately become a source of healing and personal empowerment. This is a blend of creativity and personal self-development that can serve you for years to come.

Aleks Slijepcevic

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Aleks Slijepcevic is a meditation and journaling teacher, sharing the magic and power of mindfulness, movement, and writing since 2015. Aleks is a 200-hour certified Yoga practitioner, avid journal writer, and published author of The Stories We Tell: How to Start Shifting Your Limiting Beliefs So That You Can Live an Authentic Life. Aleks was the...

Les 1

What Journaling Is (And What It Isn’t)

Day 1 introduces journaling as an open and accessible practice of curiosity and reflection, rather than a focus on perfection or problem-solving. Like pulling a thread of yarn, journaling unravels thoughts and emotions in unexpected ways, offering space to witness, explore, and be with yourself. Today, you’ll set an intention for this journey and create a grounding plan, beginning your relationship with journaling as a supportive companion rather than a chore.

Les 2

What Challenges And Stagnates Journaling

Day 2 explores the challenges that can make journaling feel difficult, from the fear of “making things real” on the page to the discomfort of not having structure or clear solutions. Journaling often asks us to witness ourselves with honesty, even when what we uncover feels heavy or unresolved. Today, you’ll reflect on the roadblocks that arise in your own practice and learn how to meet them with patience, curiosity, and grounding—remembering that each challenge is not a stopping point, but an opening.

Les 3

How To Observe Our Words (And Ourselves)

Day 3 invites you to explore how your words impact both mind and body through the practice of observation. Today’s activity, a Brain Dump, offers a way to release thoughts freely without editing or censoring, creating space for relief, acceptance, and deeper awareness. By grounding yourself and approaching your words with compassion, you’ll begin to notice how writing can be both an outlet and a mirror—strengthening your courage to express and your capacity to witness yourself with honesty.

Les 4

What Stories Are Waiting To Be Written?

Day 4 invites you to explore the stories that have been quietly living within you—about relationships, self-worth, success, and more. Today, you’ll reflect on which stories have shaped your life, noticing how they show up in your thoughts, beliefs, and body. By honoring these stories with curiosity and gentle awareness, you’ll begin to bring them into your journal with grace, opening the door to deeper understanding and self-expression without needing to solve or fix anything.

Les 5

How To Speak Our Words As An Act Of Witnessing

Day 5 celebrates the power of speaking your words aloud as an extension of your journaling practice. Building on the stories you’ve explored, today invites you to witness yourself through voice, grounding your body and honoring the emotions that arise. By reading your story out loud, you’ll experience the magic of fully expressing and receiving your own words, deepening self-awareness, compassion, and the lasting impact of your personal narrative.