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Interested in making daily journaling a part of your self-care routine but don't know where to begin?

If you are having trouble starting with journaling, here are a few points to help you get started:

As a professional historian and biographer, I can say that I have read many diaries and journals when I was researching for my books and articles.

These texts were monumental in helping me to write about my subjects in a way that brought them to life. 

When you decide to begin a journaling practice, it can be both exciting and overwhelming.

There are so many journals and tools to choose from. You may find yourself wanting to buy all the supplies in the world or get discouraged because everything seems too expensive.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is an activity anyone can practice, anywhere, and at any time to gain some peace of mind.  

As a creative soul, you are probably juggling many tasks each day. Apart from work, family, and life in general, you may be trying to build a business, finish writing your book or working on a creative project. 

You think you know yourself. 

Most of us think that way. But the reality is we are only aware of our conscious part of the mind which according to the work of Sigmund Freud is only one part of our mind that affects our behavior. 

When we are going through troubling times, being grateful is the last thing on our mind. 

Sure, some of us may throw up a thankful prayer every now and then but most of us get sidetracked by worrying about our dilemmas.

For many people, the idea of journaling is akin to hitting the gym or following a nutritional diet plan. They may know it is healthy for their mental health, but it doesn’t make them want to jump and do it as a daily routine. 

 What makes you tick?

That’s a loaded question when you consider many people don’t know the answer to it. Most will point to external factors. Some may say it is other people. Still others may blame the world. Perhaps, some may even fault God. But those who are seeking the true answer will find it within themselves. 

 What do you do when your mind is swimming with negative thoughts 3 o’clock in the morning and you have nobody to talk to or nothing else that you can do?

What about when you come home after a hard day’s work and the stress of the day is about to send you in a mental spiral?

When it comes to journaling, people from all walks of life have found it beneficial to overcome anxiety, find clarity, and explore ideas.

Many historical figures journaled too, not always in the same way, but as a means to find meaning in their lives.

There’s nothing more satisfying than sitting down and using your journal to have fun and be creative. But what happens if your mind is in chaos? 

What if you are highly triggered?