Journaling Basics: Choosing What to Write About
In Part 1 of my Journaling Basics series we talked about
Different Types of Journaling
There are many different forms of journaling, often some that you haven’t even thought of yet. Knowing what they are is really helpful if you are getting stuck with what you want to write about. These include:
Daily Journaling – Daily journaling is the more traditional form of journaling, where you write every day, but don’t really have one sole focus. You might set a timer and do stream of consciousness, writing about whatever pops into your head. Or you may have a goal of filling up one page every
Gratitude Journal – For a more focused form of
Art/Coloring Journal – If you are a creative person, this is the type of journal you may want
Bullet Journal – If you want to get some of the benefits from journaling without a lot of writing, and are looking to organize your life a little better, then a bullet journal is perfect for you. This is a little more complex, but it is great for people who want a more organized, structured, and planned life to relieve stress and start brand new healthy habits.
Consider Your WHY
Another way to figure out what style of writing you want to go with is to look back on the reasons why you are writing in a journal in the first place. What did you decide
All of this matters when it comes to journaling. It not only gives you
What do You Want to Get Out of it?
Finally, think more about what you want to get out of it. This also goes along with why you’re choosing to journal, and why you want this to be a daily habit. Are you hoping to be more confident? Have a healthier lifestyle? Come to terms with something that has happened to you?
These simple questions often make a big difference and turn
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