Morning Pages | 15 Tips to Get the MOST Out of this Exercise (TODAY)

[@prasadpankar3794]

I have an amazing thing to share.. It's 6.03 a.m. in my part of the world {GOA, India} and I just finished writing my MORNING PAGES. Today I had an out-of-the-world experience.. Something was bothering me for the last few months, it was like a thorn in the flesh {if you know what I mean}. I decided to ask for the solution with my MORNING PAGES and I did.. And I was shocked at what happened next.. MY THOUGHTS GAVE ME THE ANSWER. I mean, it literally did... And I went on writing it down like there was no tomorrow and the moment I finished writing it, I felt PEACE flowing through me. I was instantly at PEACE and I knew it wouldn't bother me anymore. THE THORN WAS OUT OF MY FLESH... Such a DIVINE experience... AMAZING...!!! 😍😍😍❤ 🙌

[@Foxsy_Official]

that's incredible! now THAT is the magic of the morning pages in action!

[@saksheepatel789]

"Morning Pages are supposed to be done the first thing in the morning because if you do them at night, you are just reflecting on a day that can't be changed" - Julia Cameron

[@Foxsy_Official]

That is what she said, you're right. However, this exercise is better done at night than not done at all. Some people wake up absurdly early already and don't have it in them to get up even earlier. I'm not going to tell those people that they simply aren't allowed to benefit from this exercise because it can't be done first thing in the morning! And from my own personal experience, I still feel clearer and more focused even on days when my pages got pushed to later in the day. Yes, you should strive to write in the morning, but any writing is better than no writing.

[@saksheepatel789]

@@Foxsy_Official Totally agree with you!!! Loved your video! 😊😊😊

[@theworksight]

Shortly after the book was first published, I attended a talk and signing by Julia Cameron. I had a young child at the time and lamented to Julia during the Q&A that it wasn't always possible to write first thing in the morning due to attending to my daughter. She said to "wear Morning Pages like a loose skirt." Although she advocates a more regimented approach in the book--which CAN feel intimidating and rigid--she actually realizes that life can intrude and it's better to get in the writing "whenever" than not at all.

[@malonesinclaire9201]

That is not my experience l do both

[@SNIPEZONE23]

Sometimes I write both in the morning and on nights I can't fall asleep, it helps.

[@theworksight]

This was great--and SO beautifully filmed. I am returning to Morning Pages practice after a very long time. Here is a tip that might help anyone with children: I first did Morning Pages about 26 years ago when I was the mother of a three-year old. I DID get up earlier to try to squeeze them in before my daughter arose, but some mornings she bounded out of bed earlier than expected. I found myself getting completely discombobulated by the interruption when I was in "flow." A friend had given me a cap that read "Bloom Where You're Planted" and I started wearing that when I wrote my pages. I explained to my daughter that if she woke up and I had my hat on, she could turn on the TV quietly, but she COULD NOT talk to me. In turn, I promised her that I would wrap up my writing within 10 minutes, make breakfast and give her all of my attention. It worked! You have offered excellent advice. Thank you!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Oh wow what an amazing way to work with your child! That is an excellent piece of advice!!

[@theworksight]

@@Foxsy_Official Thank you! Kids are visual. I found that even telling her I was writing and asking her to let me finish, impacted me on a visceral level--and caused a little knot of resentment--which further interfered with the positive I was trying to implement through my writing. That cap was like a stop light, which even her young mind could grasp. Motherhood is all about thinking creatively as well. :)

[@Foxsy_Official]

@@theworksight I love this so much. When kids are in my life, I will definitely have to implement this.

[@Foxsy_Official]

@@theworksight Do you mind if I share this idea with my audience at some point? I think this could be really helpful for people.

[@theworksight]

@@Foxsy_Official Absolutely, Shelby! Creativity and motherhood are both about generosity of spirit.

[@elettraarazatah5999]

To establish the habit, for me what made the difference was: - writing in bed. If I get out of bed, I get into work mode, and I'll never do morning pages then. - getting a Moleskine diary, with one page for a day, and just write one page to start. Having the clear visual reference of whether I wrote every day has been very useful in motivating me into keeping up the habit. Also, just one page is fine and better than nothing: three pages are a lot when you're starting, and at least for me, it kept me from starting the habit for years. I'm still writing one page, but as I'm getting more used I'm feeling more confident on expanding to more pages, probably still keeping the first page on the Moleskine while keeping another journal at hand for when I need more space.

[@curtiscashen628]

I just started the Morning pages, 39 days, and have not missed a day. I am between journaling, diary, and just random thoughts. The one bit of good advice I picked up from you is to also include what you never want anyone to read. I have a paper shredder that I am going to use for those pages. Too right, thanks for the tip.

[@Foxsy_Official]

That is where a ton of the magic happens! A paper shredder is a great thing to have on hand to ensure iron-clad privacy. Congrats on your super streak, and keep on going!

[@0902djsamad]

It’s almost 6pm, I bought the Artist’s Way just this morning; I bought an ink converter for my Lamy fountain pen which came in the mail yesterday; I had purchased brown ink which I’d already planned to use for my journal. Then I saw your vlog. All my stars have aligned. Thanks for this icing for the cake I was ready to bake.

[@Foxsy_Official]

The universe is telling you that today is the day! You got this!

[@jz4901]

Fantastic video, very practical, thank you! Here is a summary (you could add the points to the video description for subsequent viewers): It's 3 pages, stream-of-consciousness, totally private. 1. Get up earlier. 2. Don't look at your phone, computer, read paper, etc. prior to writing. 3. Make it a ritual, something you enjoy doing. 4. *Buy nice supplies*, things you like using, that feel good. The pen must be smooth, write easily. 5. Go outside or open the window. 6. Don't worry about your handwriting. You don't even need to be able to read it, just get it down 7. Don't worry about grammar! 8. Don't worry about having nice rounded, complete thoughts. You can even switch things mid-sentence. If it pops into your head, it needs to get written down. 9. If you use music, listen to ad-free music! 10. Don't let anyone interrupt your writing. This is your time, it's not an indulgence. Make sure you're totally alone, totally into your work. 11. Meditation - consider meditating for a few mins before starting, to center yourself. 12. If you *just can't* do morning pages in the morning, do them in the evening, or any time during the day 13. Possibly the most important: DON'T CENSOR YOURSELF. Know that NOBODY is ever going to read this. You need this space to let out your own unpleasant, bad thoughts. 14. (potentially) Destroy your morning pages after you've written them! If you need that to be free in your writing, do it. The freedom is the important thing. 15. Allow room for mistakes -- you might miss a day, don't stress it. You might miss a week! No problem, just keep starting.

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so glad you like the video, thank you!!

[@bintzubair]

Oops I'm on my phone and now planning to go write

[@harmonyvegan]

Hero! Thanks so much!

[@charlessmyth]

#12 Good point, for those who work the night shift :-) Anyway . . . My take on the concept for Morning Pages is that one is is mentally in a state between awake and dreaming, so that there is a better opportunity for the uninhibited subconscious to be at a higher operating level than it otherwise would be.

[@louisacahan831]

I have restarted morning pages many times over the years, and when I do them they ground me, and when I don’t, I feel scattered and discombobulated. Your pointing out that nobody is criticizing you, helps me. Even if Julia Cameron we’re watching me right now and saying “You’re doing it wrong!” It wouldn’t matter. The important thing for me is just to do it.

[@shabahat1756]

For a absolute beginner, who has absolute no knowledge about morning pages; this is the Best video. ❤ on my way to explore morning pages. Thanks ❤

[@denniswlewis]

15 years now. No regrets. Life changing.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Oh, I aspire to be like you and do it that long! That's amazing!

[@denniswlewis]

LittleCoffeeFox if you haven’t read Julia Cameron’s other work, it’s also a treasure. I’m not an artist, but I believe in life as a matter of creativity. The Artist’s Way and Morning Papers (that’s my title for this work) opened the door to let me explore the creation of life experience.

[@Foxsy_Official]

@@denniswlewis You are 100% right! Creativity isn't just reserved for "artists". Creativity is a part of the human experience. Her other works are definitely on my reading list!

[@curleycale8274]

Hi, I watched your video and found it very helpful. Now you will probably see this as funny, and it is really and I hope that I made you smile, but it was you who told me that I should get really pleasing stationary. I went straight to our local shop, but they had gone over to supply business supplies only. I then took a long drive to a shop that I would be sure would have a great selection. I found my book easily, soft touch, a great shade of pink, with a small golden leaf motif. I then went and bought a Parker fountain pen, a mediocre affair, but nice enough. As I drove home I remembered how you spoke about the book and the pen and thought "ahh, by buying the best I can represents my commitment to the words and indeed to the whole venture, this is what she wanted me to understand." Thank you so much for being there for me!

[@Foxsy_Official]

This has positively made my day! Thanks so much! I hope you've been enjoying your writing practice. You just can't beat a juicy fountain pen on good paper 🥰

[@edithweigel6367]

My mother gave me a copy in 1992 -- when l was 37. Absolutely life changing ! l still do Morning Pages every day ....

[@glenhatchell5635]

I just finished my first week of morning pages. On day 4 I watched this and realized how much I was censoring my thoughts, grammar and clarity. Your statement of don't censor, keep the pen moving, and tear them up if you want, was transforming for me. The last 3 days have been so much better and quicker (20 minutes instead of 90!). Thanks for the great tips!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so glad this helped you! After this video, I heard a tip from someone to not break for paragraphs. Once I heard that, I noticed that I was constantly breaking for paragraphs and wasting lines on the page! Now I write a huge wall of text, which helps me keep the stream of consciousness and has the added benefit of making it way harder to read. Maybe that can help you continue to think about the ways that you are pausing and breaking your thought stream. Good luck and happy writing!

[@belatariq9318]

I'm also starting to write

[@susanbeckett9347]

The best stream of consciousness writing video I have ever seen. Down to earth and inspiring. I can’t wait to begin!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Wow thank you so much Susan! I can't wait for you to begin either ❤️

[@theplussizedprofessor]

Just started “The Artist’s Way” and I already feel morning pages are transforming my life. It’s such a release. Seriously therapeutic! Thank you for reminding me that this is not an assignment as much as it is an opportunity to start my day refreshed.

[@Foxsy_Official]

That's fantastic that you started The Artist's Way! It really is transformative. I hope you enjoy the process and experience all kinds of growth. Happy writing!

[@jackiebartocci4892]

You are so good, I feel like the music is competing with you. Love your content, thank you!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@55camille]

Yep, I found the same thing. But your content was fantastic, thank you.

[@annefitz7346]

Same. I thought it was an alarm in my home

[@Skitdora2010]

I learned of this in college in 2002 and I tried it a while but never got much out of it, but I have kept a dream diary since age 12 so the first thing on my mind in the morning is the dream I had. I realized the subconscious you are trying to tap during morning pages are the same idea presented to you in your dreams. They both bring inspiration from connections you do not consciously realize.

[@fanny_leo]

I started morning pages when my life kind of was at the lowest point. I didn't have anyone to talk to and honestly i didn't really trust anyone. But since I still wanted to get things off my mind, I thought I would give it a try. In the beginnig i wrote 3-7 pages every morning and it made me realize how long i must have kept all my thoughts and how full my mind actually was. There were so many things i had to speak off of my soul. After a few weeks i started to have a hard time even filling the 3 pages and honestly, it makes me so proud of myself. Seeing this difference shows me how much i grew and how morning pages helped me getting rid of all the bad thoughts that where eating me up for months. And reading all of my entries again Shows me how happy i got over the time. I deeply recommend morning Pages or evening pages to everyone. Its the purest kind of therapy and it gives you the chance to be totally honest to yourself. And im sorry for my english. Its not my native language

[@Foxsy_Official]

That is a beautiful story! I'm so glad you found them to be so transformative and therapeutic. It's magical how a bit of writing every day can totally change your life. And your English is wonderful!

[@chrissiedyson21]

Your writing is marvellous, I didn't realise you weren't writing in your mother tongue x

[@icantthinkrn]

Omg I'm going through the same thing right now. I don't have many people I can talk to about problems/anything really; I'm hoping to use morning pages to help me with that.

[@mallymakings2853]

I swear, I could listen to you read the phone book and it’d relax me. Your voice is so calming. Thank You for the reassurance of morning pages. xxx

[@Foxsy_Official]

Ah, that's so sweet! I (like just about everyone) don't like how my voice sounds on camera, so it's very lovely to hear that you enjoy listening to me go on. Thank you!

[@asimonna1]

Best tip: 1-15. Literally! I've been thinking of starting morning pages but I couldn't get myself to wake up early and many other things that you've addressed. So thank you! It's night time now and I'm going to start it right away.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yes! I'm so glad to hear you found this video helpful! I hope your morning pages are awesome :D

[@faithwoman8]

Great video. I liked the statement, "The morning pages helped me to become the person I wanted to be." Love that!!!

[@Foxsy_Official]

So glad you enjoyed the video, Kani!

[@taniagarrison6216]

I love it when I am in Morning Pages mode.....it's a wave that comes for a season and then later I pick it up again

[@Foxsy_Official]

Same here! Sometimes I'll put it down for a while, but it's always there for me when I'm ready to come back, without any judgement.

[@jpmccorley]

Thanks for this, quality of pen and paper was a game changer for me. Ambient music, natural sounds, or silence is a massive help too. Isolation without interruption from people or phone notifications is also important. Final takeaway is writing without judgment, dont think or judge or apply quality control, just write. Great stuff. 👍

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thanks for watching! I was so surprised how much the quality of my writing materials changed my experience. It really does do something special!

[@arlenegregchin998]

I love 💕 your tips & guidelines!! 😂😊 You gave a really good 👍🏾 summary of the book 📕 and the work needed to do the “morning or evening pages” realistically practical and how to get the most out of this process!!!! Thanks 🙏🏾 so very very much for sharing and your transparency 😢. Arlene

[@BrookeGlaser]

How funny that you made this video: I just started doing morning pages this month and it has been GREAT! I feel so much more clear on what I want for my life when I do them in the mornings.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Aren't they truly amazing?!

[@BrookeGlaser]

Surprisingly so! I was like 'Meh, I'll try it for a week' and now I'm bummed out when I don't get to do them!

[@alexalockhart9297]

I’ve been thinking about doing morning pages but I just can’t get myself to wake up early enough to spare time to write them and had to do them in the morning but I never thought to do them at night! I love love love these tips and I’m going to start doing “night pages” thank you so much for this video!!!! :))

[@Foxsy_Official]

Awesome Alexa! Let me know how it goes :)

[@saksheepatel789]

No. Please don't do them at night. The author of the book has specifically mentioned that morning pages are supposed to be done in the morning only because if you do them at night, you would actually reflect on a day that can't be changed. And "night pages" would nothing be more than a diary. Well reflections are good in their own way, but they don't serve the purpose of "morning pages".

[@alfievea]

I feel like you're talking to me as me. Bonkers. I'm on week 3 of the artist's way and am finding the morning pages a chore. This has made me realise what I need to be writing (uncensored) as opposed to what I AM writing (thinking about someone else reading it at some point). Amazing!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I still catch myself doing that from time to time! It's very normal, don't beat yourself up. I'm glad this video was helpful for you!

[@mighty9435]

Oooh man, I used to do those morning pages and they DID really change my life!! Then i got busy with school and gave them up... This video will likely motivate me to go back and start again!! Thanks for posting this... I’m excited to see what other changes they will bring to my life... that one habit is truly life-altering... Your video will actually help me out because I was using big pages like 8 1/2 x 11 (actually I was using the pages in the exercise manual that came with her book) and this ritual was taking me more than an hour every morning so if you find it helpful with a smaller notebook then that means that three pages of those notebooks are sufficient to get to the creative stuff because it’s true that the really creative stuff comes right of the end once you’re cleared out all of the other complaining from your brain... maybe I can get my time down closer to 30 or 40 minutes which would actually work out better for me - That way maybe I could keep doing it which is what really matters

[@Foxsy_Official]

I really hope you're able to jump back in and start doing them again! It does cut back on the time when the pages are smaller so hopefully that helps :)

[@maithaaldaisi4271]

I started to do the morning pages in summer it was one of my favorite things to do I felt productive, but now when I started my senior year in Uni I kind of forget to write and I write maybe once or twice a week, and when I remember to do it I don't want to write because I have all these negative frustration thoughts from the amount of work/ projects that I had I didn't want to put it out in the world thinking it will make it worst, but two days ago I faced this fear and wrote about these negative thoughts and I felt so relieved and happy

[@Foxsy_Official]

I understand this fully! Sometimes you feel the urge to shut down and ignore the things that can help. Usually, when I am avoiding writing my pages is when I need them the most to sort out my thoughts. I'm glad you faced down your fear and saw that it wasn't as bad as you thought!

[@nayandas591]

Great ! U touched so many aspects of morning pages

[@tanalee229]

Nice video. Accidentally learned about morning pages just a few minutes ago. Shared this in my FB group which coincidentally has a number of people experiencing depression and anxiety.

[@jacklyn.denise]

This is so beautifully articulated. Love your clarity, your ease and your soothing voice. Appreciate this content. Thank you!!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you so much, Jacklyn!

[@kathyannk]

These tips are just excellent! I’m so glad you added the tip about using a pen that writes nicely, but every single tip is really useful. I’m just going to add a couple for people who are worried about privacy, because it’s invaluable to be able to write without worrying about anyone ever reading them. I have a trusted friend who know that if I die she’s to get my notebooks and destroy them. And if you live with someone and can’t entirely feel confident that they won’t read them, which would suck, I would recommend a lock box. Peace of mind is everything when it comes to writing morning pages. Also, if I’m stuck for a second, I will literally write “pen to paper, pen to paper” or “stream of consciousness” until stuff flows off my pen again, in order to keep the flow and to not overthink. Thank you for sharing your simple but oh-so-useful tips! One last thing-“The Artist’s Way” is an amazing book, with many exercises that are not just for reconnecting with your creativity, but for unblocking emotionally and excavating old garbage. Can’t recommend it enough!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for those helpful tips! I especially like the "pen to paper" writing -- it's a great phrase to have on hand when your brain wants to stop and think. I'll have to give it a try!

[@trianophotography01]

Thank you so much for these tips. I was struggling being it’s called “morning” pages and I work until 1am so getting up was hard to do. Great video

[@jaikishansmspl39]

Thanks for the post. You have covered and explained the Morning Pages concept that is plausible for anyone who is interested. I would say that one has to just watch this video, and then go a buy a copy of The Artist's Way. No need to watch another post to understand Morning Pages. God bless you.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! That is such a kind compliment!

[@silverpromidi]

Adblock for youtube 😉 I was wondering that about my time with my 'normal daily' journal writing as well the other day. I also took responsibility for not setting a boundary with my husband for my own self care. I was wondering what is to be done with the writings when say a book is finished. The Dark Moon would be a very good time to burn these pages, and the ashes can then be buried in the garden or a pot to 'give it back to the Earth'. I grabbed a copy of Artists Way from our library the other day, looking to purchase my own copy soon. I have been writing in a journal every day ( I have missed maybe two days ) since October 2019, I also include in each day space to do some whimsical art of any form, over 600 days and counting 😀

[@norabencze7907]

Hello! I just random clicked your video when i was searching some ideas for how i should write morning pages and i want to thank you very much! You are so calm and easy to watch and listen... I liked you instantly! Thank you ! You are amazing! I will follow you too here from now on! Have a great day!

[@60withasplashofsplendor58]

I am 70 years old and have a life long need to tap into the creative stream. You have inspired me to begin...its never too late.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yes! Go chase that creative spark! There is always something wonderous to uncover.

[@GraceHana-qf9qe]

Probably the best video on Morning Pages after a long time. Thank you! Favorite tip was to destroy the morning pages.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@BuffKermie]

This was --exactly-- what I needed to hear/understand about the practice of morning pages.. I can't wait to get back into it again!!

[@Foxsy_Official]

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for watching and good luck jumping back into the pages!

[@siskigreen1354]

Love, love, love it!!! My favorite was tip 5: go outside. It really helped me focus on my morning pages, and feel more relaxed.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Your environment really does make such a difference. Glad you tried changing up your scenery!

Thank you so much for this! I have had the Artist's Way since college, and I have never cracked the cover. It's time. Too many anxiety attacks about my creativity, self worth, enoughness, enough. It's a tool at my disposal and it's time to try. Thank you for these tips. So helpful.

[@NeedMoreCoffeeOG]

I just randomly found this video, looked at your channel... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Well golly, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@slavmarin7827]

thank you!

[@Foxsy_Official]

My pleasure!

[@LovingHypnoASMR]

Thank you! It helps to know that you didn't do it everyday for the first bit, but do now. Also, it's so true that the boundary of having uninterrupted time for it is so important!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I wouldn't say I do it EVERY day now, but I'm pretty darn consistent. And yes, having a sacred chunk of writing time without interruptions is a game-changer. It's so amazing when you can relax and write because you know you'll be left alone!

[@LovingHypnoASMR]

@@Foxsy_Official it is definitely a game changer! I think it is also really good for your family. Showing them that spending time alone, being creative, without electronics is important!

[@Foxsy_Official]

@@LovingHypnoASMR Absolutely! I never thought of that, but showing your kids that you can quietly be alone and be creative is a powerful lesson. I imagine a lot of kids nowadays don't experience boredom thanks to the internet and electronics -- at least, not the way we experienced boredom as kids. It's important for developing imagination and creativity!

[@annakusz3944]

Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon

[@louisaanastas7614]

love the amazon prime ad in the middle of this.

[@christinemarieO]

Thank you 😊💖

[@liferestyled]

Thanks for sharing. Great video! My favorite tip was #12 - Write any time. ✍🏽

[@ashleymorse3335]

I loved this so much! I’m on day 7 of a morning pages practice and watched this before starting. The tips are thoughtful and practical and have definitely kept me going so far, and have helped me lay the foundation for a sustainable practice going forward. This video left me feeling inspired and supported. Thank you!!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so excited for you! Getting into this practice is so exhilarating, it's hard not to feel inspired. I'm thrilled that this video was helpful, and I hope you enjoy this journey!

[@prasadpankar3794]

Superb...Loved the video, the content, and the way you have presented it. This is my first week in writing MORNING PAGES, 'coz I have just picked up THE ARTIST'S WAY... The immediate effect of writing MP for me is THE CLARITY OF THOUGHTS AND MIND and BEING CONSCIOUS OF MY THOUGHTS AT ANY GIVEN POINT IN TIME {which otherwise was not possible at all.}.. Thanx for these lovely tips... Will try to go outdoors to write {with a lamp, for I wake up and write very early} once it stops raining here.. Once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH...!!! ❤

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm thrilled that you're experiencing the benefits already!!! This style of writing can really be transformative. Keep going and enjoy!

[@prasadpankar3794]

@@Foxsy_Official: Thank you so much...

[@ryanbrownx1]

Background music is distracting but has solid content. Thanks.

[@DoodleToast-c4o]

I'm into Week 3 of morning pages and it is nice to hear another person's perspective on this experience. Thank you for sharing these great routines ! Definitely need to stop checking my phone as soon as I wake up.

[@chillcat8031]

Thank you so much for saying that it's okay to destroy the morning pages. I've always struggled with the fear of someone finding and reading my journals, even though I live alone now. I own none of my past journals anymore because of that reason, and also because some stuff that I wrote down is just in the past and even I don't want to come back to it an read it again. But some part of me has always felt a little guilty for not keeping the journals, I don't really know why. This sounds strange, but hearing you talk about this really feels like you gave me permission to throw it away, which is so freeing, thank you

[@Foxsy_Official]

I totally understand! I hope you are able to figure out how to write comfortably and know your pages are safely out of reach of prying eyes.

[@InkMystique]

Thank you for these tips! I am starting the practice and I have been doing this for a few days. However, I have noticed that I am editing myself all the time. I really need to put it in my head that no one is going to read these pages, let alone evaluate me for them!

[@Foxsy_Official]

It takes time to build that trust with yourself and feel like you're safe to let it all out. But once you do, oh boy!

[@16Ravers]

Love to hear some other people do them at night. I was searching for some info if anyone did lol big empty head zombie syndrome in the mornings 😂 but my head in buzzing in the evening. I’ve always been an evening journalist! I prefer to do it then so I can recap the day before I forget any of the good stuff!

[@sonoflillith1]

The most useful tip was that if you miss a day, a few days or even a week it's not the end of the world. Thank you for the inspirig video.

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so glad you found that tip helpful, Leigh!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I read The Artists Way years ago and I’m strong do my morning pages again, great video thank you so much🙏

[@Foxsy_Official]

Enjoy Shary!

[@film_magician]

Did anyone else just fall in love?

[@Foxsy_Official]

Aw you're too kind!

[@film_magician]

We need more! This was really great. I'm starting morning pages and this helped a ton. thanks

[@creativelyanalytic]

Totally! So well delivered.

[@wayman29]

I know! Right? I watched the video to learn about moning pages and ended up falling in love and getting a music and an audiobook subscription..what just happened?

[@zeoniya6421]

nope - it found myself on a marketplace with people shouting what to buy and where to buy. I prefer the original: Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg

[@AnnuKumari-er7rr]

I 'm so grateful that I came across your channel.🌟😌

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you, that's so kind of you!

[@alaasofimiare9152]

It’s really helped me thank you i am about 2 months trying this but although i am a lover of reading and writing i found it so hard to write every day and i fell so bad about that it touch my heart when you share that and said it’s ok you remind me to be gentle to myself and its enough that i am trying and i must to be sure that i will get that place and its already meaningful to me to write about myself ❤️❤️

[@Foxsy_Official]

That makes me so happy to hear! I hope you continue to be kind to yourself and take it one step at a time. It's all a journey, and you're already doing amazing!

[@dalgislopez6835]

Thanks so much

[@jennypharaoh1167]

It really frees your right brain and let's you get a feeling of who you are on the inside. I use a nice pen and school exercise books with soft paper, and write only on the rhs, then pull out focus points on lhs, or scribbles and drawings. Almost never go back and reread, but maybe one day I may.

[@Foxsy_Official]

That's a great way to take on Morning Pages!

[@Born2neverdie]

I believe that for a long time i ve been making excuses to avoid starting with the morning pages. So these 15 tips are just what I needed, especially the one about considering mistakes. All this time i found a way not to start because i wanted everything to be perfect (capricorn here) now i have noo more excuses!!! Another thing that surprised me is when you said that it does not matter if you never read it back , and once you write it down, the magic is done. Lets say i needed a kick start and i found it in this video.

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Hopefully you'll be able to start your Morning Pages without all those anxieties getting in the way. Good luck!

[@topshelfbim]

morning pages is the best thing I've implemented for my creativity in a long time. Only been writing them for like 4 days too lol

[@yoditgedibe4255]

I like to write in english which is not even my first language and sometimes the spelling is my main problem but i try to write it the way i understand it. now even you make me forget to be bothered 😃 and thank you for the great tips . 🙏🏾 the other one is add free music, I type o youtube prayer music and no ads at all so no distractions. than you for your useful tips. 🙏🏾💜

[@Foxsy_Official]

If it makes you feel any better, I'm a native English speaker and I misspell things all the time! The morning pages don't judge, though ❤ thanks for watching!

[@inspiredtoenrich]

This video was so beautifully done! I've been looking into doing morning pages to deal with crippling anxiety and your video has addressed some of the issues I was battling!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I am so so happy that this video helped you out! I hope you can jump into the morning pages and feel just how healing they can be :)

[@SNIPEZONE23]

I do morning pages and have a playlist...I like listening to jellyfish in 4k and library sounds. This was helpful as I'm one who will correct my spelling while writing... Not supposed to be perfect... And it's okay my 3 pages take 45mins to an hour. I'm starting year 2 of morningPages and need to commit to waking up to write. 💙 I also visited your channel and see you're a fellow creative, new subscriber! 😊

[@Foxsy_Official]

So glad to have you here! I totally get it, it took me years to stop editing and finally be loose with my writing. It takes time and practice. You're getting there!

[@ElviraVik]

All these tips are incredibly helpful! Thank you for this video!🙏

[@nihaogirl]

Thank you for posting this. I am in a state where I feel I am too busy, so stuck, and lacks creativity. I was searching for new ways to overcome these and came across with your video. Very inspiring!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm sorry you're feeling stuck, but hopefully this helps you become unstuck! It's helped me a bunch of times when I've felt like that.

[@donnajaemoon]

I was so glad to hear you say it’s okay to destroy morning pages. That’s something I’d been wondering about. But I was thinking of destroying the notebook or tablet after it became full. Doing it daily, or as often as I choose, is even better. I’m going to be using abandoned notebooks. This is great.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yes!! You have permission to be as ruthless with your pages as you like. Shred em, burn em, throw em in water -- the destruction can be quite cathardic!

[@donnajaemoon]

@@Foxsy_Official I’ll probably shred them. But throwing them in water sounds like a good experiment for various fountain pen inks. 😆 Thanks for that idea.

[@stuartgreig7111]

Wow! A lot of directives for the very simple process of ‘morning pages’. Have been doing ‘mp’s ‘ for near 25 years and have only followed the JC ‘rules’.

[@Foxsy_Official]

25 years! That's incredible!

[@stuartgreig7111]

Apologies- in retrospect some useful points but some of my best experiences have come from diving in when I feel most reluctant of a new morning.Non morning pages are pages and they can still be s of c but early morning is like going to the well . Thanks for posting.Best wishes.

[@Foxsy_Official]

@@stuartgreig7111 No worries! Some people really work well with the original strict rules, and some people need a few extra tricks to help them get into it. It feels a little different to everyone, but we can all share the powerful impact the pages can have!

[@ReReChan]

The idea of destroying the morning pages if it gets too dark and I worry that someone might read it is SUCH a great idea! I definitely feel a lot more free to express myself now

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm glad that tip helps you get past that mental block! It can be scary to be honest if you're not 100% sure it will be private, so I totally understand.

[@maggietheeeveeartist4443]

I’ve been doing morning pages for the past month and I love doing it. Such a great way to start the morning.

[@Foxsy_Official]

I hope you're still loving them!

[@airingcupboard]

Some great tips. Just got my book and and a good pen. Julia Cameron also has cold coffee to drink immediately (from the night before). But she also suggests it should be the morning, in that you will write about the day ahead rather than chew over what just happened. That said, there's value in journaling as such I guess.

[@amitsharma-nf5ui]

Doing great job by helping others 👍

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you so much, Amit!

[@BrnWil333]

Thank you so much for this video, really needed to hear this. Love the music background too. I started reading the book 2016 and because I missed out on a few mornings I felt that I shouldn't have and then stopped...then I felt there was a calling for me to start again. So I liked that you brought all the points up especially when you said it doesn't have to be in the mornings...I work at night time and finish in the morning.

[@Foxsy_Official]

It's easy to feel like you have to do it perfectly to do it at all, but you are totally allowed to make mistakes. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and I hope you are ready to jump back into your pages!!

[@anitapriede4878]

thanks for the video. morning pages have definitely changed my life, have made it much more focused, more relaxed, more creative and more receptive. Through this video I found your channel, a charming channel, thank you!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you so much for watching Kvinna :)

[@peytonrutledge4114]

You just sealed the deal for me. I had heard about The Artists Way from my sister and watched a KZbin done by someone who videoed personal reactions and thoughts as he went through the 12 weeks. I'm sure I am ready for this, particularly given the current pandemic situation. These are days and moments to use for art, for myself. Thanks.

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so glad you're giving this a try! The pandemic really is an excellent point to start because it's such a great method for processing feelings. And there are a lot of feelings right now! I hope you find it as powerful and enjoyable as I do 😊

[@peytonrutledge4114]

So grateful for your tips. They are down to earth, as many have said in these comments. It's reassuring to hear that I need to make my own decisions about how to support myself. Started this morning, and I'm already looking forward to tomorrow :)

[@Foxsy_Official]

@@peytonrutledge4114 I can't wait for you to really get rolling with your pages so you can feel their effects!

[@VenusLover17]

Thanks! Love your content!

[@VeganOrganizer]

Fantastic tips! I've just started stream of consciousness journaling and I'm totally in love with it! This video was really helpful. I'm particularly grateful that you mentioned how it's ok to write at night if you're not a morning person because I've been doing that and feeling inadequate about it 😄

[@Foxsy_Official]

Sometimes we have to do what works for us, right?! Glad to hear you were encouraged :)

[@watercoloracademy1083]

Very helpful thank you

[@CorreaJow]

Been doing my morning pages for around a month now. I love it! And thanks for the tips, they're really helpful. But I confess I've already had the thought: damn, if I happen to die anytime soon, this notebook surely is gonna be read by people who weren't supposed to do it. It could mess up the family. Lol!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yup, that thought has occurred to me too! I'd say to make sure and mark them as "morning pages" on the spine or cover once a journal is full and make sure to put a note in the front cover saying that it's private. Whenever I have a will drafted, I'm going to have to add a destruction clause!

[@kathyannk]

Jonatan Corrêa I have a trusted friend who knows if I die she is to confiscate my morning pages notebooks and my Artist’s Way weekly tasks/check-in notebooks. This allows me to write with the comfort of never worrying about what I write. Also if you don’t live alone I would suggest getting a lock box. Censoring yourself out of fear can be limiting and you should be able to be completely free and open when you’re writing. :)

[@andreasalbert7577]

i'll give it a try finally. love tip number 14

[@Sammybunny711]

This is definitely a habit that I want to cultivate! I'm someone who gets up at 5, though, like you said. I may have to have "night" morning pages, haha. But I definitely want to do this. Thank you for the motivation! I have been a fan of your blog for a really long time!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Aw thank you so very much! Give them a try whenever you can, be it at night or morning and I think you will really find them to be life changing.

[@phcarvalho]

Great tips! I'm setting my goals for this year and your video has been really helpful!

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so glad, thank you!

[@ChrisWoodsViolin]

I’ve been getting back into the Morning Pages lately, I love these tips great video!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thanks Chris!

[@chrissiedyson21]

Very very helpful. Has helped me to get started. My block to starting was worrying about what paper size to use - Yep! I know! Hearing that it could be written like 'chicken scratch' was brilliant because I seemed to think it had to be neatly written in single line spacing. 3 pages scrawled and shredded!

[@Foxsy_Official]

It's amazing what little things will hold us up 😂 I totally understand! I hope you're able to get past all that and get to the meat of writing. I think you'll love it!

[@Feezpiratin]

Thank you so much for this video! I just started week two of "The Artist's Way" and realised, i was censoring myself. I will stop that! I will burn my morning pages, if I have to, to feel absolutly free to write down anything. And I will do a morning meditation before I sit down. Of course, it's possible! I really needed to hear that! So thank you again, this was truly inspiring to me!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yes! I'm so glad you're getting past a block. I used to censor myself when I first started because I didn't quite feel comfortable yet. But once I shook that, I made some excellent breakthroughs that I couldn't have made if I were holding back. I wish you the best of luck as you move forward with your pages!

[@Feezpiratin]

@@Foxsy_Official Thank you! Best of luck to you, too!

[@Healingwithzo]

Excellent. Absolutely wonderful insightful your voice is like warm hot chocolate. This is s great video I will download it and listen to it now and then to ensure I follow all the 15 thoughts. Thank you so much. So happy to stumble across your video

[@Foxsy_Official]

Like warm hot chocolate? I don't know if anyone has ever said such a nice thing to me before!

[@abigail.colourful]

I had read about the morningpages and Julia Camerons book at your blog and I got nosy. So I had read the book and than I started writing the morning pages. This has been for four month and my life is changing in a way that scares me, but I feel this way is my way and I know I will enjoy it. At first I have to do the scary steps which will happen in the next few months.

[@Foxsy_Official]

How great that you've been doing Morning Pages for that long now Abigail!

[@terrigodfrey8260]

I love your intelligence and clarity about this subject.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@favoriteone8636]

Thank u for making this! I fell out of morning pages because I am a night person...but they helped me tremendously in being in touch with my creative side. Overall begin again....! You were VERY helpful!!!

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yay!! I'm so glad you're starting again, you won't regret it!

[@lithiumkat]

My first thought was Prime Music! Ad-Free and I love listening to Gandalf for Ambient type of vibes.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Yes!! I have a few birdsong and rain playlists that really hit the spot for me.

[@ladaenchilada]

Thank you so so much for this advice!! It is so helpful to hear we don't have to be perfect about it ☺️

[@amandaemerson4466]

My high school teacher had us do morning journals every day and that has stuck with me. I don’t type every day by any means but I type when I get stressed or really upset or overwhelmed or happy. Anytime I feel like crap I try to make sure I type because it helps me feel better. I have been typing instead of writing since I got out of high school and got my first computer and its faster and I can brain dump much faster and thats always been perfect for me. Im a much faster typist than I am with hand writing anything. This has been my stress relief for about 15 years and I will never stop it. I delete my typing every time I am done for the time frame.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Sounds like you've got this technique down pat!

[@shylacraig1858]

IDK how this post only has 579 likes, this is amazing. I was gifted the artists way and have made the commitment for 12 weeks and honestly even tho she says there is no right or wrong way to do them I was still really intimidated by them and kind of skeptical. I did my first morning pages this morning but felt weird after I did and found this video. After watching this video I bought a way better journal because mine sucked and I am so glad that you talking about how you don't have to be correct or nice or great. I didn't even realize that I was totally stressed over my "there their" usage until I watched this. Haha, this helped me feel a lot better about my new endeavor and I really appreciate this video.

[@Foxsy_Official]

Thank you so much, Shyla! I felt the same way when I was beginning, and I still catch myself getting picky over grammar or spelling sometimes. It takes time to learn to let go and just write. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope your Morning Pages continues to get better and better!

[@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398]

This is my first week writing pages. I have a subliminal meditation tape. I have been working hard to change my life and live a life I want to have. I have struggled in business and hope this helps. I meditate after I do my writing pages. My reason is that I use it to clear my consciousness. I hope that way allows me to manifest my life faster and more surely.

[@Foxsy_Official]

That sounds like a fantastic way to cap off your writing time! I hope it brings you lots of peace and clarity.

[@oneul_jigeum]

I like the morning pages exercirse. I believe this can change my life! :) Love your videos.

[@Foxsy_Official]

I'm so excited for you to get started and feel how powerful the Morning Pages can be! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️