Journal With Me | Dealing with Negative Feelings

[@homegirlshy]

I really love your Aura, soft spoken voice, and you seem like such a nice, kind & caring person. And you have such cute & creative ideas! I love doing the little mini zines you got me hooked on doing :)

[@HelenColebrook]

Aww that’s so lovely of you. Thank you very much 🥰 I’m so happy you’re enjoying the zines! 😁💕

[@homegirlshy]

@@HelenColebrook I am & so is my little boy & making the origami envelopes! He has some super nice real origami paper from Japan. The quality is amazing! Anyway, I'm loving all your ideas. So nice to see something new & not the same old over played stuff.

[@Bunefoo401]

Art journaling like this helps me get all my negative thoughts out on paper that I just don’t want to talk to anyone about. It like having a conversation with my cat … I’ve gotten it off my chest, but no one has gotten hurt. Love this organic page

[@Lady0asis]

I love this project. I want to try it on my journal 😊. It is a lovely way to acknowledge negative thoughts and turned them into positive energy.

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

I love the idea of this. Sometimes a girl just needs a good rant and the journal is such a safe place to let go. Then you can cover over it and move away from the negative.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it Kathleen. I agree, a good rant is definitely in order sometimes 🤗💕

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

This is such a great way of making a negative a positive. I sometimes struggle writing down the negative stuff because I don't want to reread them and certainly don't want anyone else to, yet it helps to write then down. I'm definitely going to try this! 🧡💚

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you’re going to give this a go Willemijn ☺️ I’m the same as you in that I don’t want to read the negativity but it really helps to let everything out. I hope it works out really well for you 🤗💕

[@pamjones3377]

Same here, I’m reluctant to see them written down, but I’m going to give it a go. 🙂

[@Skinnychelle48]

Yessss, that is how I feel as well.

[@indriap7128]

I never thought that expressing negativity can be so beautiful and easy! In the end, it leaves a relief and better feeling. Thank you for sharing ! I really enjoy your work and process

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m really happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful ☺️ Thank you so much 🤗💕

[@behindthedesigns]

I love how you just embraced the “messy”. I’ve done these same types of pages (negative thoughts on left; positive on right). But THIS brings that to a whole new level. I think that’s an amazing idea to cover up those negative thoughts and how creatively therapeutic! Definitely going to borrow this idea.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and thank you for your lovely comments ☺️ I hope it works really well for you 💕

[@mariadaisa806]

This was not only helpful, but also beautiful and relaxing and I definitely enjoyed watching the whole process. And you shouldn't worry about how you look on camera, you are just perfect! 🥰I really think that you are a great person and I love everything you create! 🤗❤️

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say, thank you so much Maria. I appreciate your kindness and support 🥰🤗💕

[@123uschie]

Thank you so very much for this Helen- I was contemplating about ripping my journal page out that contained negative thoughts but this is so much better!❤️❤️❤️

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it ☺️ Thank you very much 🤗💕

[@analuisa1978]

Like always, your videos are special.Not only do I learn artful ways to journal,but how to grow as a person. Thank you Helen for this beautiful video, I'm sure going to be trying it out on my personal journal.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Ana. I’m really happy you enjoy my videos ☺️ I hope this exercise works out really well for you 💕

[@kerrieb7473]

Thanks Helen, this is refreshing to watch...👏🏆

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you very much ☺️💕

[@marypainter8674]

Oh my goodness, your penmanship is phenomenal. I would give anything to be able to write like that. Loved your pages too! TFS !!

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you. Thank you so much Mary 🥰💕

[@pamelalambert3392]

Wonderful work. it is a very good way of tackling your negative thoughts and turning them round. I know for myself how easy it is to go down a negative path and how difficult it is to feel incapable of coming out of it. I write my thoughts down for myself and to stop me from sharing them and making others sad, down or negative. Your work is lovely, your writing is beautiful and your inspiration is captivating. Thank you for sharing.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really kind of you to say, thank you so much Pamela. Negative thoughts can be so destructive over time can’t they. I hope we both learn to offer ourselves a little more kindness on a daily basis 🤗💕

[@debbiev.1311]

This is a beautiful way to process what's on your mind/heart...TYFS!! 😊💖

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Debbie 🥰💕

[@me.mylife.and.coffee7994]

I absolutely love this and its something i have done in the past, it works a treat!! I have to say i think its much needed now more then ever as i am struggling so thanks for the reminder. I will defo take this up again and hopefully i will start to feel positive again, thanks for sharing :) xxx

[@kimberlyroveredo9137]

Love this. Love the ideas for processing negative thoughts as well as your openness and honesty.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much. I’m really happy you enjoyed the video 🤗💕

[@annetteaylett4157]

Really enjoyed this, Helen, the way you talk is so calming & relaxing. I'm going to give this a go later today. I'm one of those people who are neat & tidy - getting messy is good for me.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Annette, I’m really happy you enjoyed it. I’m pretty tidy too but getting messy feels so good sometimes! I hope it works out really well for you 🤗💕

[@kindmeanbristol808]

this is so cool and cathartic... thanks for sharing Helen. I find your voice peaceful, too :) x

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really kind of you to say. Thank you very much ☺️💕

[@nicolemoses8703]

Great video! Your on-camera intro was great (nice to see your face more!). I appreciate the negativity exercise and will try it for myself. Last but not least, thank you for sharing your art journal - I appreciated the messiness/unplanned nature of it!!

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you so much Nicole ☺️💕

[@jillcantor9444]

I love this video and used it yesterday for negative feelings. I did an additional spread for feelings that were not so negative,, but the kind of nagging feels that keep you awake at night. In both cases, it altered my state of mind and softened my mood. Thank you! A new tool for my Arsenal!

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy this worked well for you Jill! Thank you so much for letting me know. I hope your sleep is undisturbed 🤗💕

[@aliceadler4569]

I veer away from messy. I have all of those products but they are never used!!! I need to get all of them out & get messy & not worry about it!!! I loved the colors you picked out and I love that you shared this particular process. ♥️♥️♥️💐💐💐💝💝💝

[@HelenColebrook]

I hope you have lots of fun getting messy! It’s so therapeutic I find and a lovely way to get everything out of your system 😁🤗💕

[@saraklondon]

Wow Helen, I always watch journal videos as I like inspiration but I usually end up getting bored and going off. However your video has been one of only a handful I watch to the end. I love the constructive creativity, mental health wise this seems like a great wise to get negitive emotions out from the week and backed by research I am sure your method is a winner! Just like you. I am so glad you shared this, it's amazing! And wonderful to see a British journaller on my feed as many amazing Americans but us British don't really share and it tends to get lonely, and I'm sure there are many, so thank you for sharing and my keep shining you are beautiful! 💐

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for such a lovely compliment Sara and hello to a fellow Brit 🥰 I love sharing my journaling process and I’m really happy you enjoyed my video. Thank you again 💕

[@susanfaulkner8217]

Oh, Helen! When I read all those things you say to yourself, I genuinely shed a few tears. I think you must have struck a chord with me. I think this is a great idea, really brilliant. I used to write things down and then burn them but this is much more enjoyable. Please try to be kinder to yourself, I think you should ask yourself whether you would say these things about anyone else - I know you wouldn’t. Your videos are brilliant and I love what you do. 💐😘

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment Susan ☺️ Self-talk can be a really tough thing to tackle sometimes. I’m definitely improving though and taking time to recognise my thoughts and challenge myself to reframe them is helping. I hope you’re taking good care of yourself and being kind to yourself too. Thank you again 🥰🤗💕

[@claudinejones7894]

Thank you for sharing this amazing positive way of journaling . I love it .

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much ☺️ I’m so happy you enjoyed it 💕

[@shonnarobertson6462]

Love this technique! This page looks fabulous! And thank you for the reminder to go digging through my supplies, looking forward to experimenting with my gelatos and my gelli plates. ✨✨

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Shonna! I hope you have lots of fun with your supplies 🤗💕

[@moniqueshanks7442]

Absolutely love this idea of journaling.. Can't wait to journal this way myself!

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I hope it works really well for you 🤗💕

[@suzannevisser8681]

Love this and love your hand lettering, just beautiful!

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really kind of you, thank you Suzanne 🥰

[@cherbowman]

I absolutely loved this video and found watching it quite relaxing and therapeutic. I plan on doing a similar session. What a perfect way to get the negative thoughts out of my head and reframe with positivity! Thanks Helen! 🥰💕

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Cheryl 🥰💕

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

Your timing on posting this is interesting...maybe serendipitous. The last year has obviously brought its challenges and I've generally remained pretty positive and optimistic along the way. That said, I've not been without my struggles and difficult days. Just Thursday I hit a sort of mental wall and was having a pretty rough day. I did feel better yesterday but I think doing something like this will be quite beneficial at this particular moment in my life. Thank you for sharing Helen! As always, I enjoy your work and I appreciate you! 😊

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say Michelle ☺️ I’m the same as you in that I’ve been able to stay fairly positive, but there have definitely been a fair few challenging moments. I always try and stop negative thinking as I know how quickly it can build up. I hope this works really well for you 🤗💕

[@katerinapolaskova6163]

Helen, as usual, you have given us something unique and at the same time very useful. I think a lot of people will use this to get rid of their negative emotions in fun way.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s so lovely of you to say. Thank you very much Katerina ☺️💕

[@CarlaArdian]

I like the idea of putting the negative thoughts down and cover it up artistically, while rephrasing it positively on the right hand side. The last 2 years I had a lot of negative emotions built up and i put them in my journal, but not covered them. I don't mind them uncovered, but i suppose when all of the hardship is over, i might not want to see so many negativities within me. I'll try your method. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed this Carla ☺️ I find it can be really therapeutic to cover them up and let those feelings go 💕

[@nathaliet.3985]

Thanks for sharing,Helen! You are such a beautiful woman inside and out ❤️ You seem to be getting more relaxed on camera and actually enjoying yourself... and it shows 😃 Have a wonderful weekend! X.o

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you so much Nathalie 🥰 I think I’m getting there one little step at a time ☺️ I hope you have a wonderful weekend too🤗💕

[@bjupiter58]

This idea is so wonderful!! I might do it in my sort of "messy/whatever" book this week!

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 🤗💕

[@elizabethjones2088]

Thankyou so much for this video it has helped me overcome a page in my journal that stopped me going to it x

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much. I’m so happy you found it helpful ☺️💕

[@mariateresa5380]

I stay and subscribe. I love your sweetness and kindness. And that idea of dealing with bad or negative feelings I find it is great to create sth beauty.

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really lovely of you to say. Thank you so much 🥰💕

[@mariateresa5380]

@@HelenColebrook It's important to say the truth, even if the truth consists on a positive opinion or a message of congrats. Thank you for sharing your art. 🥰

[@lisakerr4305]

What a great idea! I need to incorporate this in my journalling process. 🌷🌷🌷

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Lisa! I hope it works really well for you 🤗💕

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Beautiful...and helpful! Thank you, Helen. From Cheryl in AZ.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you very much 🥰💕

[@TL-mo4lj]

OMG you don't know how happy I am that you posted. Your videos are honestly so calming and satisfying to watch. I love this idea I thought using so many materials is fun but I don't think this would remove those negative thoughts for me 😅. I enjoyed your video as always >

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s so kind of you to say! Thank you so much 🥰 Oh yes! I found it so therapeutic to cover up that negativity whilst playing and getting messy. I felt so much lighter 🤗💕

[@heathertucker7056]

This is a great idea! I’m hardly journalling at all at the moment and I think something like this would break the block! Thank you dear Helen and take care of yourself x

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you found this helpful Heather. I really hope it helps you. Take good care of yourself too 🤗💕

[@paperandpendays635]

This is absolutely amazing Helen!! Love that quote you wrote, it all came together beautifully, can't wait to try this!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Naj for your lovely comment 🥰💕

[@katismith]

I love how the "messy" turned out.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you very much ☺️💕

[@michelleventress249]

I really needed this idea today. Thank you, Helen.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy it came at the right time. Thank you so much for watching Michelle ☺️💕

[@cherylcreek2330]

How therapeutic. Creative and beautiful.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰💕

[@deborahmeyers7839]

This is soooooo a positive way to deal with negative emotions issues thank you so much 🙌

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Deborah ☺️ I’m really happy you enjoyed it 💕

[@jennifergentry144]

This video came at the perfect time. I am struggling with a negativity cycle as some serious events are happening that are out of my control and my people pleasing tendencies are causing my brain to race with solutions when I can’t fix things. I have never tried this technique and I am excited to give it a try. Thank you! PS. You are a creative and beautiful woman inside and out! Please don’t forget that!😀

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much for leaving me such a lovely compliment Jennifer ☺️ I’m really sorry to hear that you’re having a hard time. I have strong tendencies towards people pleasing too so I completely understand your frustrations. I really hope this helps you to let some things go and feel a little lighter. Sending lots of love in your direction 🤗💕

[@pamjones3377]

What a fantastic idea for negative thoughts. 🙂🤗

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Pam ☺️💕

[@lindahigham5317]

Good evening 👋😊 Helen 🌹 hope your well and having a great weekend I love your journal page spread and I love the FC Gelatos I have always thought of them as lipstick for my pages and I use Posca paint pens also stay safe and be careful 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Linda ☺️ Ooh I love that description for your gelatos 😁 Stay safe and take good care of yourself too 🥰🤗💕

[@lindahigham5317]

@@HelenColebrook Thank You ☺️ and Happy St. Valentine's Day 🌹🙏

[@katinawilliams6052]

I love this idea and will be trying it myself. I've been doing a lot of negative talk lately ❤️

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Katina ☺️ I hope it helps you to let some of that negative talk go 🤗💕

[@lynnmartin5141]

When I first saw this video I thought, no not for me, but I watched and I couldn’t have been more wrong, your voice is very soothing too, I have tons of watercolour paper and so I’m going to make a sort of I don’t know maybe scribble junk journal as I have loved your video and I find it does make me want to gather my watercolour paints and pencils, maybe gesso and just have fun, and get on with it, Thank you for inspiring me to have a go. I don’t do messy so this is good for me. Thank you xx😁🧡🇬🇧 I have been in since the pandemic started and although I’m not depressed, I do have negative thoughts which I’m happy to shrug off through paint.

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so happy you enjoyed this Lynn ☺️ It’s not my usual style but I find it so therapeutic to let loose and see what comes out. I really hope you enjoy having a go 🤗💕

[@dawncampion381]

This is great! Thank you, Helen, I will be trying this.:)

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Dawn! I hope you feel loads better after doing it 🤗💕

[@exlibrisdabarai8773]

Thank you so much for this video, I am hoping to try this exercise at some point!

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you 🥰

[@lynnelanguedoc4049]

Great video love this technique may try it soon...❤️🇨🇦

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Lynne. I really hope you enjoy trying it out 🤗💕

[@RHOZIE1010]

Really love your style. Don't feel bad abt ur skills. 💗💞

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰🤗💕

[@luniversdetinou2508]

Hello Helene. Merci pour cette très bonne idée. J'aime beaucoup tes vidéos. Malheureusement je ne comprends pas l'anglais mais j'arrive quand même à comprendre l'essentiel. Prends soin de toi.

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much 🥰 Take good care of yourself too 💕

[@alisonbell3475]

Loved this video thanks x

[@HelenColebrook]

I’m really happy to hear that. Thank you ☺️💕

[@specializedmommabear1016]

This is a great idea!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you very much! ☺️💕

[@sari2412]

Thanks i will try this

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you! I’m really happy to hear that 🤗💕

[@QueenHonestlySavage]

Thanks for sharing your work truly appreciate you

[@HelenColebrook]

That’s really kind of you, thank you very much. I appreciate your lovely words 🥰

[@jillmartin2351]

You need to share your art journaling more!

[@HelenColebrook]

I always forget to film my art journaling but it’s definitely on my list 😅💕

[@desireeclark538]

What a wonderful video, thank you!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Desiree 🥰💕

[@asteralmach]

😉🙏👍

[@HelenColebrook]

🤗💕

[@paperandpendays635]

👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻🎨😍