The FREE Brave Journal Pages

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We believe that words have power. How you speak to your inner self matters. Being positive, upselling yourself (in your head) can make a positive impact on your ability to cope and your confidence.

We understand life is hard sometimes. We’ve been there: those days when you really don’t want to get out of bed, and if you do it’s only to stop your friend ringing the police because you didn’t answer their call.

And do you know what? Those days when all you can do is get out bed are your bravest days. F*** It, you are an absolute star in your pyjamas! Use this prompt journal page, write it down. Tell us about it!

Two Journal Pages that could change how you see yourself

And they’re free!

I’m Julie Holden, a fiction author, and I love walking.

I’ve worked in mental health for the past 3 decades, first as a psychiatric nurse, then an advocate.

I love books and writing, and ‘re-discovered’ journaling after my brave and big-hearted husband died in 2023.

My loss has given me a different perspective on life now. It’s too short, and shouldn’t be marred with insecurity and anxiety.

I set up The Dark Pen to help people through the power of words – reading and writing them and I hope you can join me in appreciating how healing and powerful they can be.

Stories are a part of our lives from childhood to older age.

Your story is the most important one.

I send a newsletter every 2 to 3 weeks which has inspiring stories from the past, tips on how to deal with stress or change, and any offers, posts and free stuff.

I love hearing people’s stories. When I go to the gym I have to factor in an extra 30 minutes to listen to my fellow exercisers’ tales and travels.