Journaling for Your Soft Life
- Lisa Tolan-Hardy

- Jul 11
- 2 min read
Life moves fast. One minute you’re sipping your coffee in peace, the next you’re spiraling after a hard conversation with your realtor and wondering if you should just move to a tiny cabin in the woods. (It’s me. I’m “you.”)
That’s why I’ve brought back an old friend: journaling.
Before you roll your eyes, hear me out. Journaling has become one of my soft life secret weapons—a chance to slow down, clear the chaos, and remind myself I am, in fact, that girl even when the day says otherwise.
Why Journaling is a Glow-Up Ritual
✨ Brain dump all your swirling thoughts so you can actually sleep
✨ Notice your patterns (like how you always bounce back, even on tough days)
✨ Keep a record of your growth, so you can clap for yourself
✨ Pairs perfectly with your Sunday Self scrub and a candlelit bath
It’s like skincare for your mind, minus the expensive serums.
How to Start (Without Making It a Big Thing)
– Write for 5 minutes while you sip your morning coffee (or tea, no judgment)
– Jot down what’s on your mind, what you’re grateful for, or what you’re ready to let go of
– Use a pen you actually like (because vibes matter)
– Don’t worry about making it deep, aesthetic, or “perfect”—just get it out
Coming Soon: The Soft Life Journal
Because you know I couldn’t keep this ritual to myself. I’ve created a journal to help you build your soft life with intention, one cozy page at a time. It’s simple, pretty, and designed to help you glow up and slow down—because you deserve both.
✨ Do you journal? What’s your ritual look like? Drop it in the comments—I love seeing how you’re living your soft life.




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