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When Journaling Gets Hard – How Depression Affected Our D/s Dynamic and How My Journal Helped Bring Us Back Together

This is a guest post by Elle. I was inspired to write this article by the recent series  about submissive journalling. I found myself wanting to get back into journaling, yet still holding back. This is a personal account of what can happen when journalling goes wrong. In my case, it was when I became […]

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 31: Q&A, Resources and Further Reading

This entry is part 31 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

Well, the month is over and I hope you learned about submissive journaling and how to open up by writing! I had a great time putting this series together for you but I know I probably missed some of the things you wanted to know! I’ll also include some great journaling resources and links around

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 30 – What Have You Learned?

This entry is part 30 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

We are nearly to the end of the Submissive Journaling series here on Submissive Guide. This month has been chock full of tips, tricks, and how-tos for journaling and I hope you have picked up some good ideas for your own journaling needs. So, this is where I ask you what you thought of the

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 28 – Quotes: Inspiration Leads to Motivation

This entry is part 28 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

When I first started journaling (on an online blog) I loved sharing quotes that I liked. They touched me in some way or reminding me of how I was feeling at the time. Whatever the case may be for why you like a quote; quotes inspire us, they give us a tidbit of thought and

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 25 – Book Notes: How to Select and Read With Purpose

This entry is part 25 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

Submissive journaling is not just about writing a diary. Journaling is what you want it to be. It can be lists of things, thoughts, rants, collections, habit tracking and so much more. It can also be a big part of your personal growth and self-discovery. One of the best ways to do that is through

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 24 – Scene Reports: How they can Empower Your Playtime

This entry is part 24 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

Today I want to talk about scene reports: what they are, how to begin writing them, and most importantly, how they can aid and empower your playtime. I have only had one scene go really bad with my Master. In all of our years of playing, in all of the trials and errors, in all

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 18: First Page Ideas

This entry is part 18 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

Blank page fright is a real condition for any writer, professional or amateur. We’ve all been there with the concern of what to write at one point or another. One solution I’ve come up with are days where I’m really inspired I make a list of potential ideas so that on days I’m stuck I

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling: Day 11 – Top 3 Mistakes When Starting A Journal

This entry is part 11 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

Today I want to talk about mistakes people make when starting a journal. It all starts with good intentions, but if you don’t use a journal to its potential then you are wasting a valuable resource – YOU! Journaling Is For the Long Term You could say that having a journal is an investment. Writing

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 10: Ways to Personalize Your Physical Journal

This entry is part 10 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

Continuing on with our physical journals today we are going to talk about how to be creative with them and personalize them so that they make us want to use them more! I am creative but I can’t say I’m super artistic. I’ve never doodled, even when taking notes in school, but I love crafts

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 8: Breaking In a Physical Journal

This entry is part 8 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

There’s nothing more scary and exciting to notebook lovers than cracking open a brand new bound notebook to break it in. I love a brand new journal because the pages are so crisp and the sensation of a brand new cover under my finger tips is lovely. I may have an addiction :) If you’ve

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 7: Selecting a Physical Journal

This entry is part 7 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

We’ve talked about why journaling is important to you and to your current/future partners, so let’s get into the types of journals. This week we’ll talk about physical journals. Next week we’ll cover blogging and then the final week I plan on pulling it all together and answering your questions and responding to your suggestions.

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 3: What is a Submissive Journal?

This entry is part 3 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

When you are trying to understand something related to submission, BDSM or your relationship, a submissive journal is a great place to get it all sorted out. While it may not actually solve your problem or answer your question, the simple use of the journal is one of the best tools in your submissive arsenal.

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31 Days of Submissive Journaling – Day 2: What Would You Like to Learn?

This entry is part 2 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Submissive Journaling

After yesterday’s introduction, I am really excited to share my thoughts with you on journaling and how it can help you (even if it’s never seen by anyone but you).  Before we get going tomorrow I wanted to find out from you what you’d like to see me talk about in the coming month. So,

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