Ta-da! I’m extraordinarily excited to announce my new journal: I Need You to Know: My Portrait of You. I’ve by no means achieved a journal like this earlier than.
Talking for myself, I can’t wait to fill out a number of copies to present as vacation presents this 12 months.
Some background: Historical philosophers and fashionable scientists agree {that a} key—maybe the important thing—to happiness is robust relationships with different folks.
However for those who’re like me, you might discover it onerous to place loving emotions into phrases—to precise your self brazenly. Or, within the enterprise of on a regular basis life, you discover it onerous to take the time to share humorous or vital reminiscences.
This journal will show you how to to place your loving emotions into phrases, and by making that file, it permits you to create a significant memento for somebody you’re keen on.
The questions will immediate you to seize the belongings you’ve all the time wished to say and file your favourite reminiscences.
I’m planning to make use of this journal to create birthday and Christmas presents. It will additionally make a fantastic memento for a marriage, a commencement, an anniversary, a Valentine’s Day present, a retirement, or any milestone second. Or simply as a spontaneous present!
I want this journal had been prepared in order that I may’ve stuffed it out and packed it within the “blues bag” I gave to my daughter Eleanor once we dropped her off at school.
It will be enjoyable to present a clean journal to a baby in order that they might fill it out for a guardian, grandparent, or finest good friend as a “handmade” present.
I labored with a superb workforce on this journal—the design is beautiful and the questions are very thought-provoking. Listed here are just some of my favorites:
- One in all my first reminiscences of you is….
- These songs make me consider you:
- A behavior of yours I secretly discover endearing is…
- Figuring out you had made me…
- This citation makes me consider you:
As you see, the prompts are open-ended, so you may decide the vibe that works for you—tender, humorous, whimsical, nostalgic.
Expressing ourselves creatively is usually a essential ingredient in a contented life, and I’m very fascinated by on a regular basis creativity—how we are able to categorical ourselves imaginatively while not having loads of time, power, cash—and even talent! The design of this journal makes it straightforward to create one thing that, whereas not taxing in execution, is nonetheless terribly significant and inventive.
When you get the journal, right here’s a sensible be aware: Learn via all of the prompts earlier than you begin filling within the pages; you might discover {that a} specific story or element matches higher in a special immediate.
I’m certain that individuals will give you creative methods to make use of this journal that I haven’t even thought of. I can’t look ahead to it to make its means into the world.
I Need You to Know: My Portrait of You is obtainable for pre-order now, and ships by late October. Click on right here to go to the Happiness Mission Store to be taught extra and pre-order your copy.