Morning Pages

International swap, 1 partner, flat mail swap

You are NOT sending a journal to your partner! Use any form of journal you wish, write whatever you wish because it is YOUR journal to KEEP.

I discovered this You Tube video about Morning Pages a few months ago, and gave it a try. I'm sure there are lots of similar videos or websites, this is just the one I watched, for reference. If you're not familiar with Morning Pages, check out the video.

For this swap, you will write in a journal of your choice each day (or agree to TRY to write each day), for 1 month (30 days). Do whatever type of Morning Pages you wish - it's fully up to you!

Then, after partners are assigned, you will write your partner a letter talking about your experience with the Morning Pages. Letter should be about 2 pages (5x8/A5 - ish in size, 1 side = 1 page, 2 sides= 2 pages.) Some topics to talk about: Did you manage to add to your journal each day of the month? How did you feel about the process? Do you think you will continue Morning Pages? Have you done a process like this before? You are not required to answer these questions, just some ideas.

Again, you are NOT sending a journal to your partner. This swap is to participate in the experience, and share your experience in a letter.

You can start before partners are assigned, but not before July 10th. Make sure you give yourself at least 30 days to add to your journal for this swap.

Be sure to include the swap name and your SB ID with your letter. Mail by the send by deadline even if you haven't completed the 30 days of writing. Just write about your thoughts for what you have completed. Rate your partner when the letter arrives.

If something happens and you can't mail your letter on time, you MUST communicate with your partner with a send by date. You may still be rated down for not sending on time, but it is very important to communicate with your partner.

The timeline - Start your journal writing as early as July 10th for this swap, but not later than August 1st. Partners will be assigned August 1st, and you will have the month of August to try your Morning Pages. Due to Labor Day in the US, I have allowed extra days to write down your thoughts in a letter to your partner and mail No Later Than September 6th!! Remember You are ONLY mailing a LETTER to your partner! You should only need a stamp to mail this swap.

Who can join?

4.98 rating or above, no late sends on dash. Any 1's to active members should be made up, any 1's or 3's should be clearly addressed (hopefully w/ a date!) for established swappers. No 1's or 3's within the last 6 Months.

MUST sign into SB at least 2 days before sign up ends, or you will be banned.

Well filled out profile - I should need to scroll down to read your profile (not including ratings) (Pictures don't count for content - explain your likes/dislikes/hobbies) I will ban you if your profile is not filled out. Keep in mind this is a profile, not a journal - you don't need to do daily updates!

No issues on flakers/double profilers/ questionable swapper groups, pages or threads in PF.

Do you know of a problem swapper signed up for this swap? Please send me a PM to state your case. Do not leave comments in section below.

If you don't meet requirements above but would like to do this swap, please send me a PM. I am willing to do private swaps to help out new swappers or those trying to fix their ratings.

Questions? Comments? Please send me a PM I will respond as quickly as possible. Please do NOT leave comments below, I will not see them! SB does not send notifications about swap comments.

Do you like to chat about journals, share ideas, or are you interested in a support pal or accountability buddy for your journal? Check out this PF post and share your ideas. Or - Check out the new group Journaling Accountability Buddies