Starting June 29th, 2025, a six-week course from Jean Hsu & Buster Benson
If you’ve ever felt like there’s no space to figure out what you really want, you’re not alone. It’s so easy to stay busy — checking off tasks, fulfilling obligations, and striving to get to the next thing. We get really good at doing, but rarely stop to ask if it’s what we actually want. Without space to step back and reflect, it’s hard to break out of autopilot and make choices that are aligned with what we really want.
Creating Space is a 6-week self-paced journaling course designed to help you step back, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Through thoughtful journaling prompts, reflection exercises, and a structured yet flexible approach, this course gives you space to explore new ideas, gain clarity, and discover what’s next for you.
This course is about making space for yourself — so that new possibilities, creative sparks, and meaningful insights can emerge naturally.
What's Included:
✅ Daily Journaling Prompts: Thought-provoking prompts to guide your reflections and encourage meaningful exploration.
✅ 3-Month Subscription to 750 Words: A private, distraction-free journaling platform where you can write freely, without judgment or pressure.
✅ Optional Community Support: Light but meaningful ways to connect with others on a similar journey.
Who is This For?
If you feel a pull toward something different but aren’t sure what that is, this course is for you. Whether you’re:
- Considering a career shift and need space to figure out what you want
- Navigating a transition and seeking clarity on what’s next
- Feeling overwhelmed and longing for a sense of self amid day-to-day responsibilities
- Looking to rekindle inspiration and curiosity in any aspect of life
No writing experience or clear plan are required. Just a sense of curiosity for what happens when you create space for yourself.
What You'll Explore Each Week
Each week, we'll focus on a different aspect of creating space in your life. These are the weekly themes:Carving Out Time for Yourself : Identify small, intentional ways to reclaim your time and energy.
Creating Physical Space : Explore how your environment impacts your mindset and creativity.
Getting Curious About Finances : Shift from financial stress to a more open, empowered perspective.
Overcoming Obstacles : Recognize and work through internal and external barriers to making space.
Noticing What Emerges : Pay attention to the thoughts and insights that surface when you create space.
Getting Clarity on What You Want : Bring everything together and define what comes next for you.
FAQs / Random things we want to tell you
Why journaling?
The path from journaling to creating space may not be immediately obvious. One perspective is that carving out the time to journal is a small practice to create space for yourself. But then why not meditation or exercise or shopping or anything else? We’ve found private journaling to be particularly effective, and Buster’s post includes links to James Pennebaker’s research around this phenomenon. But I think it’s really something you have to experience. Personally, with just a few minutes of journaling, I feel more spacious about my day. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I come back to my practice of journaling and within a few days, I feel more grounded.
Why 750 Words?
750 Words is an easy-to-use, private journaling platform designed to help you develop a consistent writing habit. It’s a safe space to explore your thoughts freely — without judgment or distractions. If you’d like to learn more about the impact of 750 Words, Buster’s post with testimonials is a great place to dive in and read about the many lives it has changed. Here’s one of my favorites:
— Kay
Who are Jean & Buster?
We’re lifelong explorers of creativity, journaling, and designing lives aligned with what matters most. Buster created 750 Words over 15 years ago as a way to help people develop a consistent writing practice. Jean has used journaling as a powerful tool to navigate major life and career transitions.
We both believe in the power of making space for yourself, and we’re excited to share what has helped us along the way.
If you’re ready to create space for yourself and invite new possibilities into your life, we’d love for you to join us.
What other fun things will I get in this course?
We wanted this course to be a delightful experience, so we added a few fun badges you can earn on 750 Words as you make your way through the course. There are seven new badges in total. Here’s a little sneak peek!
What if I don’t have enough time and fall behind?
We’ll kickoff the course on Sunday, June 29th with the first set of prompts, but you’re welcome to go through the course at your own pace.
The writing prompts on 750 Words only move on once you use them! Feel free to take 2 months, 3 months, a year — whatever is most supportive (and if the daily accountability is helpful, then lean into that!).
As my then 6 year-old kid said, life’s not a race — everyone’s going different places.
Can I take this course with a friend?
Absolutely! Journaling alongside a friend can be a great way to stay motivated and deepen your reflections. If you’d also like to gift the course, email me at jean@jeanhsu.com and we’ll get it set up!