Journaling Basics: Discover Your Why
To many, journaling is something they only participate in during moments when they want to find some clarity. While it can be a great tool for mental and physical wellness, turning it into a daily habit can transform your life if you let it. It can be a journey to discover who you are, explore new dreams, and design your next big adventure.
Journaling works best when you create room for it in your life. Some people prefer to journal first thing in the morning while others prefer the quiet of early afternoons or late nights. Choose a time that feels right to you and set aside 20-30 minutes to write your thoughts.
Keep in mind that your journal is a
It is really easy to get started and doesn’t require a big investment. There are so many types of journaling and forms of writing, that there is definitely something for everyone. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit down with your journal. Give yourself the freedom to explore, to play, and to create within the pages.
Discover Your Why
Before you can turn
The same can be said for healthy habits like writing in a journal. If you don’t know why you’re doing it and why it should be a habit, you really don’t have the proper motivation to continue with it.
Common Reasons to Journal Daily
Why you should journal? You probably know a lot of the benefits already, but here are some of the top ones that can help guide you in the right direction:
You Can Reduce Your Stress Levels – Many people use stress relief as the main purpose of writing in a journal every day. If you are becoming overwhelmed by everything in your life, the people who demand things of you, and have a stressful work or home environment, the journal becomes your way to de-stress and relax. It is also amazing for other mental health issues, including anxiety and depression
It Helps to Find Clarity – You can also gain more clarity into your life, including what motivates you, why your goals aren’t being met, and where your emotions are coming from. There are many different types of journals, but when it is more of a daily journal or stream of consciousness journal, that is when you get honest with yourself and discover more than you ever knew
Why Do You Want to Journal?
Now that you know some of the common health benefits of journaling, you can start deciding on your own motivations and reasons for journaling. This might be different from why someone else wants to write in a journal, so it helps to really think this through. You know what would help?
Writing in your journal.
Ready to get started?
Buy a new journal and have the first page just be you working out WHY you are doing this and WHAT you intend to accomplish by turning it into a habit. That way, every time you open your journal, you can look at that first page and hold onto that motivation.
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