14 days of simple self-care with the Sketch & Journal Challenge
Date: Monday, January 20th – Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
There’s an early bird discount until January, 15, 11:59pm CET!
Ready to prioritize YOU this year?
It’s the start of a new year! How are those New Year’s resolutions going?
Maybe you promised yourself you would take better care of your mind and body. But between all the busyness, finding a habit that actually sticks feels overwhelming. Yoga? Journaling? Meditation? Exercise?
If only there was a simple way to explore self-care without it feeling like another task on your never-ending to-do list.
Does this sound familiar?
- You feel busy all the time, your head is getting overloaded, and you have no clue how to take a little (and helpful) break.
- Life is rushing by, and you feel like you can’t keep up.
You want to add self-care to your life but feel like there’s just no room.
What if…
- You could explore different kinds of self-care that take just 5 minutes a day?
- You could learn simple techniques that help you unwind, clear your head and calm you down?
- You could connect with others who feel the same way and find inspiration together?
- You had full-on support from 2 female self-care experts cheering you on and guiding you every step of the way?
Join the Sketch & Journal Challenge!
What to expect
- From Monday, January, 20 to Sunday, February, 2, you’ll receive daily prompts—alternating between sketching and journaling.
- All prompts are designed to take just 5 minutes and are simple enough for any day, whether it’s busy or slow.
- The prompts, tips, AND each other’s drawings will be shared on a private Instagram account, where you get to join a community of participants from all over the world.
- To help you stay on track, we’ll send a few email reminders as well, but make sure to check Instagram daily.
- No experience needed: Whether you’re new to sketching or journaling, our prompts are fun, easy, and beginner-friendly!
What’s included?
- Daily prompts: Sketch and journal exercises that help you recharge in just 5 minutes a day.
- Private Instagram community: Share your drawings and writings, connect with others, and get inspired.
- Support & tips: From Line and Marlies, your personal self-care coaches, cheering you on and helping you stick to the habit (or pick it back up if you miss a day!).
- Two live online sessions: Join us on January 24th and 31st for a 30-minute live session where we’ll guide you through a bonus exercise and create together!
The result?
- More clarity and space in your mind.
- A boost in confidence: see how simple it is to take time for YOU.
- 14 days of self-care practice using creative tools you can easily continue beyond the challenge.
- Connection with a supportive, like-minded community.
Why join?
- It’s quick and easy: Each exercise takes just 5 minutes.
- You’ll feel supported: We’re here to guide you and keep you motivated.
- It’s empowering: You’ll leave the challenge with simple tools to create space for yourself every day.
- It works: Taking even a short break to focus on yourself can make a huge difference.
BONUS!
At the end of the challenge, you’ll receive a superawesome BONUS! We’ve made an e-book with extra tips and tricks on how to maintain this new habit AND 5 extra prompts for both sketching and journaling. You don’t want to miss out on this one 🙂
Meet your coaches
Hi! We are Line and Marlies, and we’re exploring the world of simple self-care.
Line is the owner of ‘The Creative Cooldown’ a space dedicated to showing how simple sketching can clear your mind and reduce stress.
Marlies is the owner of ‘Inspiration by Marlies,’ and has organized different challenges. Her favorite is the journaling challenge. Writing just a few minutes a day gives you the rest you deserve.
Together, we’re bringing you 14 days of creative self-care to help you feel inspired, calm, and recharged.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Do I need any experience in drawing or journaling?
A: Not at all! This challenge is designed for beginners. It’s all about having fun and exploring, not perfection.
Q: What supplies do I need?
A: Just a notebook and something to draw or write with (like a pencil or pen). That’s it!
If you have them, you can also use colored pencils, markers, crayons, watercolor, etc. But this is totally optional.
Q: What if I miss a day?
A: No worries! You can always pick up where you left off. We’ll also share tips for staying consistent and help you get back on track.
Q: What if I can’t make the live sessions?
A: The live sessions will be recorded and shared afterwards so you can watch them anytime. But of course, it’s the most fun if you can join live!
Q: How long does a live session take?
A: The live sessions take about 30 minutes. We do an introduction with tips and then get down to business with sketching and journaling.