Journaling 101

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:

1) Find the Right Tools to Get You Started with Journaling

Start small. Don't overspend. Think about what you want to journal about each day. Begin with a simple journal to get you going. This could be a blank composition notebook or a guided journal if you don't know what to write about. Find your favorite pen and begin!

2) Create a Schedule and Space to Do Your Journaling

Make time each day to journal. It could be 5 minutes of goal setting as you have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning or after dinner. Make this your alone time without distractions. Light a candle, play some Mozart and sit by a window or quietly on your bed under your blanket. Choose the time and environment that best suits your life and allows you to focus on your journaling uninterrupted.

3) Choose Your Journaling Method

Although you can use digital journals to do your journaling, I recommend handwriting in a physical journal for best results. There’s something about the old-fashioned way of putting pen to paper that can be quite therapeutic. Whatever method you choose, pick one that works best for you.

4) Begin Your Journaling Practice

Remember, write for yourself and to yourself. Your daily journaling practice is for you, not for anyone else. You can write about your day, an issue on your mind or explore your creativity. The possibilities to create a journaling practice are endless. 

Can you think of any other ways you can incorporate journaling in your daily life? Just remember, whatever method, journal or tool you choose, make journaling a fun, useful, and healing experience for yourself so that you can make it a lifelong habit.

Until next time,

Keep Creating!

Angelina