profile

Journaling with JoClub and Jo Franco

5 ways to unlock your zest for life

Published 10 months ago • 2 min read

Hi there, sweet journaler,

The sun is shining and so are our smiles! June and July were so busy, but they brought many cool new things: we launched the long-awaited 21 day Language Learning challenge (which is starting today and truly poppin’, so make sure you join while you can here), and we finally brought JoClub Fluent out into the world.

This page is still a baby, and our membership add-on isn’t available yet. You can learn a bit more about JoClub Fluent in this post. And make sure you follow our Instagram so you get the best language learning content (we’re just getting started!!!) and don’t miss out on any news.

For now, enjoy the recommendations that the JoClub team gathered to bring you the zestiest of Summers!

Happy journaling,
The JoClub Team


This month's favorites:

Learning a language. This is a full circle moment: around 3 years ago, I created a JoClub session titled “Zest for Life,” in honor of my birthday month. As a gift to myself, I’d host a journaling hour asking questions to bring us all closer to what makes us feel alive. By question three, it was clear I had deprived myself of my favorite thing in the world: learning new languages. I signed up for Egyptian Arabic the next day, and began remembering who I was at my highest vibration - curious, playful, eager to learn Jo. I’m starting the 21 Day Language Challenge today, and because you opened this, you can still join the party. I bring global minds on a three week journey to unlock new layers of their lives in multiple languages. Get ready to feel alive. Last chance to join the challenge here. Jo Franco, JoClub Founder

A song that reminds me to live. One of my favorite songs ever is “I lived” by One Republic. The line “I owned every second that this world could give” reminds me to use my time on this planet. You can find this song and other similar ones on our “Zest for Life” playlist. Check it out here. Annie, JoClub Team

It’s time to get motivated. If you feel like your life is currently missing that little kick of zest, our Motivation Prompt Pack is exactly what you need. It’s the go-to “get out of bed with a pep in your step” guide. The 36 prompts are designed to get to the root of your motivation and learn how to cultivate it when things feel a little slow. JoClub Team

Radio hour. One of my favorite podcast episodes is from the NPR TED radio hour and it’s on “success”, it’s really good! Also, I've been listening to DJ music from “My Analog Journal” on YouTube and they have some groovy sessions! It’s the perfect summer vibe while you work! Maria, JoClub Facilitator

Unlock your creativity. I know this is a popular one but I love Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book will teach you how to be creative despite your fears! Melissa, JoClub Facilitator

Playlist of the Month

Check out this playlist we’ve created to bring that much needed zest into your life. It’s the season of bright emotions & dancing like no one’s watching!


P.S. Remember to add us to your ‘Safe Sender’ list or drag us to your ‘Primary’ inbox so you don’t miss out on any prompts and JoClub news.

Journaling with JoClub and Jo Franco

JoClub is a journaling movement that delivers prompts, playlists, and introspective resources straight to your inbox weekly to script your most fulfilling life! Get aligned one page at a time.

Read more from Journaling with JoClub and Jo Franco

Hello hello lovely people! This month we’re sharing the story of one of our most creative members who light up the room every time she joins a session. Kim has been with us for a while and we’re so happy to hear (and share) the story of how she joined JoClub!! The JoClub Team Last summer I went to Staples and bought this cheap soft-cover grid notebook. I was in the midst of the worst bout of burnout I had in a while and I had a mighty need to rant about it on paper. This cycle happens almost...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Hi there, journaler Now that we’re closer to the last quarter of the year (what!?) it’s important to take a step back and plan out the next three months. As you probably could have guessed, journaling is our favorite tool to reflect, assess, and plan. However, to make the most out of it, it’s important to understand what you want from journaling. What do you expect to get from this practice? What is your intention? We asked you about intention-setting on Wednesday and you shared a lot of cool...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Hi there! JoClub is nothing without our wonderful members, so we thought it would be time to share some more of their stories with you. We really hope you enjoy Leanne’s story as much as we did. We swear we didn’t bribe her to say all of these beautiful things! Thank you for being here ❤️ The JoClub Team Leanne's Story Hola, I am Leanne! You can call me Bella, short for Lady Laleebella, my self-proclaimed title as the Black Queen of Reggae. The moniker comes from the East African city of...

8 months ago • 1 min read
Share this post