Tag Archives: journaling

Musician, Programmer, Entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and Author, Derek Sivers (“The Person You Want to Be” – Ep. 30)

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Eric Teplitz

“…if you keep experiencing the same things, your mind keeps its same patterns…If you don’t flex, you lose your flexibility. You really only learn when you’re surprised…So to get smarter, you need to get surprised, think in new ways, and … Continue reading →

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Writer, Dancer, Visual Artist, and Creative Midwife, Ahava Shira (“The Person You Want to Be” – Ep. 25)

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Eric Teplitz

Ahava Shira is a journal writer, memoirist, poet, performer, dancer & visual artist. She is the author of a collection of poetry entitled Weaving of My Being, the creator of a spoken word audio recording called Love is Like This, … Continue reading →

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Author, Teacher, and Spiritual Seeker, Mark Matousek (“The Person You Want to Be” – Ep. 14)

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Eric Teplitz

When I asked Mark Matousek about his earliest memory of who or what it was he wanted to be, his reply was: “I wanted to be somebody who wasn’t unhappy.” Mark’s childhood was filled with trauma, grief, and loss. This … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from Men Who Journal

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Eric Teplitz

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT begins one week from today – on Monday, June 20th. Sign up now! I am excited to invite you to a FREE online event where a group of men who are journaling enthusiasts and authors/experts have come together … Continue reading →

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Social Worker, Wellness Coach, and IAJW Director, Lynda Monk (“The Person You Want to Be” – Ep. 3)

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Eric Teplitz

My guest for Episode #3 of The Person You Want to Be podcast is Lynda Monk. One thing that really struck me about my conversation with Lynda is that she is someone who has consistently listened to and acted upon … Continue reading →

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How to Use Journaling to Open to Greater Possibilities for Your Life (IAJW Article)

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Eric Teplitz

As some of you know, I am a huge believer in the benefits of journaling, and have been a devoted practitioner for decades. Here is an article I wrote for the IAJW (International Association for Journal Writing) with some tips … Continue reading →

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Seven Habits for Highly Unemployed People

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Eric Teplitz

Due to longstanding dissatisfaction with my last job, I finally decided to quit back in January of this year. It was a leap of faith, as I did so without having something else to jump to or even a plan … Continue reading →

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The Value of Journaling

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Eric Teplitz

Imagine the quality of a relationship with a partner, spouse, or significant other in which you rarely check in to see how the other person is doing. Or one in which you rarely let the other person know, honestly, how … Continue reading →

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