Mastering the Art of Self-Expression

by Laura Thoma

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Author: Laura Thoma

Publisher: lulu.com

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ISBN 10: 1365669653
ISBN 13: 978-1365669651

Creative Journaling is an empowering method of self-reflection that will teach you to reconnect to your Authentic-Self, a self that flourished organically before your critic and censor were developed. This re-connection has the power to open the door to creating and living a life you love.

This workbook takes you on a journey to reconnect with your creative spirit through self-exploration and play. You practice mindfulness and non-judgment while reclaiming your refrigerator art. The exercises show you your strength and courage while freeing your sense of humor.

In addition to exercises that contain step-by-step instructions and example photographs, there are mini-motivators, reflection pages, and space to doodle, ponder, and brainstorm.

Mastering the Art of Self-Expression is a full-color interactive workbook based on Laura Thoma's Creative Journaling philosophy that has been honed in her workshop, Creative Journaling 101, and through working with individual clients.

To read about how Laura Thoma developed her philosophy of Creative Journaling, please visit her Amazon Author page.

Review

"Developing one's creativity is creatively covered in this eminently useful workbook about creative journaling." -- Judge, 26th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

"An excellent resource for those who are new to journaling as well as those who seek new insight and creative stimulation for their practice." -- L. Sabatini, Goodreads

From the Author

My workbook Mastering the Art of Self-Expression is based on a journaling philosophy I developed while going through a major transition in my life. My first career as a professional dancer ended suddenly after an injury. I was feeling lost and unsure of my creative abilities outside the world of dance and turned to the creative activities I had loved as a child: cutting, pasting, coloring, and journaling. I allowed myself the freedom to play and explore with no rules. I started pasting all the pictures that caught my eye and allowed myself to doodle and draw without judgment. Slowly, I began to rediscover myself in the pages of my journal.

As I began to share my experience with others, I realized how many people had "outgrown" their creative side, letting it atrophy due to the demands of adulthood. This is so unfortunate, dare I say a tragic because creativity enhances not only our day-to-day experience of living, it helps deepen and expand our relationships and enhances our professional lives as well.

Creative Journaling is an empowering method of self-reflection that will teach you to reconnect to your Authentic-Self, a self that flourished organically before your critic and censor were developed. This re-connection has the power to open the door to creating and living a life you love.

Mastering the Art of Self-Expression is a joyful labor of love born out of my own experience, honed by years of participants doing the work in workshops, and now released into the wild in workbook form to help others find themselves in the pages of their journals.

From the Back Cover

Personal Growth/Creativity

"Hi Laura, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your Creative Journaling 101 workshop!" As a professional trying to find more creative ways to approach my job, I was looking for a way to charge up that side of me. Your workshop was thoroughly enjoyable. I found myself playing more, thinking more and quite frankly doing things that I hadn't taken the time to do in years. Not only did I realize how little time I actually take to do things for myself, your workshop opened up a creative, inquisitive door that the adult in me had closed years ago. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious! Thanks for the fun and inspiration!"

-- C. Giampa, Real Estate Broker

About the Author

Laura Thoma is a certified life coach, motivational speaker, writer, and artist with an extensive background in both the performing and visual arts. As someone who has had three careers, she knows first hand that you're never too old and it's never too late create and live a life that you love.