How To Start Journaling

Often, people get inspired by the benefits of journaling and make up their minds to start journaling themselves. Without giving a second thought, they go and buy a fancy journal. But then what? Do they continue with it? Deciding to start a journal is usually far easier than actually beginning to journal. There is no right or wrong way to journal. Once you start you can shift your style or replace it for another that makes more sense or is a better fit. 

Here are some great things to ask yourself before you start to journal.

✓How do I want to express myself when I journal?

✓How much time do I have to spend journaling?

✓Where do I want to do my journaling? 

✓Is there an activity I love that I can use as a form of journaling? 

✓What is my goal in creating this journal?

Answering these questions helps you choose the best method and time frame to begin journaling. Now all you need is to pick the technique and time frame that suits you and get started.

• Consider these things when making your decision
• Know your WHY
• Tools 
• Designated Time 
• Spatial Awareness of your surrounding
• Do what comes naturally

Consider these things when making your decision

Know your WHY

Anytime there is a solid why to what you do, you are more likely to stick with it. Knowing why you are journaling helps get you going and keeps you going. If you are trying to lose weight or manage a health issue, knowing that you are journaling your food intake for your health will keep you motivated. 

Tools 

Find a pen that is smooth and effortless to use. Decide if you love a notebook that lays flat, a bound blank book, a journal with a prompt, or a notepad. If you are using an electronic notebook make sure you are in a comfortable space wherever you work. Be on the lookout for tools that will make journaling fun and time well spent. 

Designated Time 

Find a time when you have peace and quiet and are fully charged to do your journaling. Once you decide on a time, stick to it. This may only be before the family wakes in the morning or after they go to bed. Perhaps you will have to journal in the car between activities for your kids. Be intentional about creating a routine you can count on when you start to journal. 

Spatial Awareness of your surrounding

Time may be a commodity, but there are ways to increase your productivity when journaling. Reduce distractions including unnecessary noises. Turn off the radio, television or close your door. Go outside and listen to the sound of nature or turn on a fan or white noise device. Limit the number of people in your personal space and consider diffusing oils or having a scented candle burning for calming you down.

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Do what comes naturally

The best way to begin journaling is by doing what already comes naturally. 

If you love to write, get to it. 

If you are a list maker, start listing your thoughts down in nice neat rows. 

If you are a talker and a runner, consider an audio journal that you can dictate into while you do double duty as you exercise.  

Starting to journal isn’t difficult and the fun begins when you make the decision to start. From finding the perfect tools to expressing yourself in a natural and effortless way, you will be on your way to recording important history about your life before you know it. Get equipped with the right kind of journal and then get started.

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