Flow Journaling for self-compassion & inner wisdom

What is Flow Journaling™?


Flow Journaling is a compassion-based reflective writing practice developed by Henny Flynn.


It brings together mindfulness, emotional awareness, and self-compassion to help you release what’s held within, find clarity and reconnect with yourself.


Unlike many journaling approaches that focus on productivity or overt self-improvement, Flow Journaling invites you to slow down and listen.


It’s a practice of gentle awareness - writing not to analyse or achieve, but to be with what is... with curiosity and care.


Over time, it helps cultivate emotional regulation, insight and a deeper sense of connection within.


You don’t need to be a writer to begin. All that’s needed is a few quiet minutes, a pen, and an openness to explore what’s moving through you.


Here you’ll find ways to experience Flow Journaling - through guided courses, my weekly practice A piece of quiet, and live sessions where we write together in real time.

Download your free guide to how Flow Journaling can help in difficult times.

    How Flow Journaling can change lives

    Writing in my journal saved me. It was one of the most powerful tools in helping me make deep and lasting changes in my life. It gave me a safe, compassionate space to explore, learn, and grow.


    This simple yet profound practice helped me connect to my inner wisdom - the wisest, kindest part of me, that holds the whole of me tenderly and fiercely.


    I’ve since developed this into Flow Journaling, and I love sharing it with others.


    Whether you’re looking for a quick start guide, a weekly guided practice, a 14-day Journaling Quest, or a live workshop, there’s something here for you.

    I very much enjoyed journaling with you... it allowed me to write about things that have been on my mind.

    Journaling Quest Guest

    I absolutely love it - haven't ever journaled before and it's been difficult and uncomfortable but brilliant.

    Reader of 'In the Flow' Book

    My favourite prompt was writing a letter to myself from the future. It allowed me to dream/visualise what I want.

    Online Retreat Guest

    Begin, rekindle or deepen your practice

    The power of Flow Journaling

    In conversation with Kate Adams of Inner Work Project

    I had no idea what to expect but I went from feeling stressed to calm and connected. I got so much from what you and the others shared. I haven’t journaled for such a long time and it’s inspired me to consider again.

    Online Retreat Guest

    I'm enjoying the journaling very much, it's been all kinds of things... good, bad, indifferent, revelatory, joyous, tender, tearful, grounding.

    Journaling Quest Guest

    I loved it and have been keeping journaling. What a great idea and really appreciate being able to take part.

    Journaling Quest Guest

    the Henny Flynn podcast

    Episodes on journaling

    Hear how Flow Journaling helps us meet ourselves where we are, without judgement, allowing for whatever emerges - often with surprising moments of insight.


    Explorations of different practices, with some interactive prompts to try. The interview with Kate includes some personal insights into how journaling saved me and how I see it helps us (re)connect with our deeper, wiser Self.