journaling

 Journaling

“Ugh, journaling is so boring.”, “It’s just a waste of time.“  

Do people like journaling? Fools. They are needlessly consuming time and paper.

‘YOU WISH,’

They are investing in themselves, unlike you. Through journaling, you can focus on the moral aspects of life and preserve important details of your daily experiences. Yeah, can you remember what you ate for yesterday’s meal and what made you smile?

Oh, too bad you don’t remember...

Journaling is writing thoughts and feelings in a book or diary to document life events and experiences. It can help people develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, mindfulness, and creativity.

I understand why some people think journaling can be self-absorbed. But it can also be a great way to figure out what you’re thinking and feeling. It’s not about being selfish, it’s about knowing yourself better, which can help you grow as a person.

That’s a good point. Journaling can feel like a chore to some. It’s important to reflect on yourself that you actually enjoy. If journaling isn’t your thing, maybe try something like drawing or talking to a friend.

While doing stuff like exercise and hobbies is great for self-care, journaling can also be a helpful tool. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time. Even a few minutes of writing your thoughts can help you understand yourself better, which can make other self-care stuff even more effective.

Now making it a habit is hard. So here is something I would recommend...

1 Doodling

If you like drawing and doodling, doodle your day. It’s both fun and optimistic. You can have a special journal for it.

2. Video journal

It’s pretty therapeutic to record yourself. Whether it’s your phone or a camera, record yourself talking about your day, highlighting what made it unique.

3 Reflective journaling

Reflective journaling is a practice of recording and analyzing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to gain insight into yourself and your world. It can help you learn from your experiences, grow, and deepen your relationships.

4 Morning pages

Morning journaling is a way to capture your thoughts and feelings to set the tone for your day. Share your thoughts, including dreams, positive and negative happenings, and worries.

5 Unsent letter journal

An unsent letter is a journaling exercise that involves writing a letter that you don’t intend to send. A place to write the words you wish you could say.

6 Gratitude Journal

It’s a type of journal in which you express your thankfulness and gratitude. This helps you recognize and appreciate the good things in your life.

7 Bullet journal

This is one of the most used and popular journals, and it includes graphs, calendars, lists, and other such items.

8 dream journal

If you believe in dreams that you see, have some signs. You should try this one as soon as you wake up, write about the dream that you had. It helps you track your dreams so you can look for any patterns and symbolism.

9 Travel journal

A travel journal is a personal record of your experiences, thoughts, and feelings while travelling. It can be a collection of stories, memories, and discoveries about the places you visit, the people you meet, and the adventures you have. 

1O Your own journal

As we delve deeper, we find various and hundreds of types of journals-food journals, collage, freewriting and the list goes on...

You are free to invent any journaling practice that you're comfortable with.

There are various types of journals and each one serves various purposes, but what matters most is your perception of journaling as a relieving and rewarding activity. It should be a source of joy and a way to express yourself, rather than a chore. Whatever method you choose, it’s about finding a practice that resonates with you and enhances your self-awareness and creativity. Make it your own and enjoy the process!

       

-Ave author