I grew up writing and reading. As far as I can remember my love for books amhas been around a while. I remember as a little girl I would spend hours in the little office room library my mom had. Even though there were no books for kids, I read big books with big words. Or I just sat there in silence. I have always been drawn to books, all sorts of books, big, small, written in or empty.

My first dairy, my mom got for me. It was pink and lockable. I have kept a diary since. High school I was a librarian, then became chief librarian. Exam time I would still move around with big books in my hand.

I finished high school, began working and got busy that I forgot that touch that a book had. I began reading again soon enough. I got married and became a mom. When I became a mom, time for writing or reading was none. So I began a mom website that acted as my diary or journal.

4 years later, I have stacks of books. My husband picked on my love for books while we were dating and would bring me books. He also left love letters in my books on a random page.

You see I had the online blog but the feel and smell of paper and books in your hand is an absolute different experience. And i prefer handcopy books. But I prefer books I can write in. I love being able to express myself on paper. Plan, journal, write lists, brain dump, schedule, memorize and keep memories. Etc.

But when you think of it or the journals I preferred are quite pricey. And I love the concept of dot journals. I had tried to learn the process but it had too many rules to remember and follow. My busy mom brain couldn’t handle it. And dot journals became expensive.

Recently I stumbled upon junk journaling. And I thought wow, I can do all the things Iove in one spot. I love that there are no rules to obey or disobey.

I love that it can be whatever I want it to be. And I certainly use it for multiple different things. I love that I can use junk and create my own thing from junk without spending a dime. And junk journals help me to be creative and think out of the box.

I am a business woman. I have many fb and social media accounts. I am also studying social media management and visual art. Aside from that I am a wife and I love nature, flowers, sunsets. Taking care of the environment. I love ecofriendliness and sustainability. I also love gardening.

I found a stash of things I have tried. Different art pieces I have used to express myself. I have done

Knitting

Crochet

Beading

Drawing

Antistress coloring

Book creation – book writing

Water color painting

Photography

Word searches

I also found that I love making books from scratch. I found about 3 books I tried to make years ago. And it all drew down to this – junk journaling. I can add all these pieces into one. All the hints I love to do in one. An expression of art into one.

Junk journaling is it. A place where I can be and do everything I want to be and do. Dream, inspire, create, journal, express, relax, cry, understand myself.

Reasons why you should practice Daily Journaling as a mom:
🖤to plan your day
🖤to schedule your day
🖤to destress
🖤practice me time
🖤store memories
🖤tap into your creative side
🖤self expression
🖤no judgement area
🖤fall in love with yourself
🖤organize your life
🖤balance yourself
🖤encourage yourself
🖤motivate yourself
🖤congratulation your small and big wins
🖤to have something that’s entirely yours
🖤feel human again
🖤write down important details
🖤memory keeper so you don’t forget
🖤track habits you want to stop or start
🖤practice discipline
🖤organize work or your businesses
🖤practice art
🖤create something unique
🖤remind yourself of appointments and others
🖤write things you want to ask your doctor or teacher or nutritionist
🖤meal plan
🖤organize your home
🖤organize your mind
🖤to relax and remove your emotions

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Welcome!

I’m Natasha. A nature lover, mom, journaller, content creator and wellness motivator.

I enjoy nature and exploring ideas on how we can all live as close to nature as possible. In order to build happy, healthy and meaningful lives full of mindfulness, freedom, less stress, naturalness and creativity.

I capture my thoughts and ideas in my journal and share these on my YouTube channel, Facebook group and over on Instagram @journalingformoms.

With this blog, I write about intentional living through journalling, slowing down, reducing carbon footprint, self care especially as moms, an abundant life, along with observations on my natural journey.

Journaling for Busy Moms is a cosy little spot, to chill, relax, reflect, slow down and take the time to explore living a life full of abundance that you will love. You will find self expression and connection through #art as a mom, wife, business woman and photographer

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Natasha Chetty.