6 Ways to Start Journaling This Year
Journaling has long been a tool for self-expression, stress relief, creativity, and even organization. But did you know there’s more than one way to journal? Whether you’re looking to reflect on the past, plan for the future, keep track of habits, or just put pen to paper, you can start journaling this year.
Gratitude Journaling
Gratitude journaling focuses on capturing moments, people, or experiences that you’re thankful for. While it sounds simple, it can have a huge impact on your outlook. Just jot down three to five things you’re grateful for each day. Over time, this practice can improve your mood, enhance your perspective and give you a new appreciation for the simple things. It’s an easy and quick way to develop a more positive mindset and an easy way to get into the habit of daily journaling.
Bullet Journaling
Do you consider yourself a list girly? Bullet journaling might be for you. This is, in essence, a bullet list of whatever you choose to track—from daily tasks and chores to goals and upcoming travel plans. The best part? It’s completely customizable. Enhance your journal with symbols, stickers, colour coding, and whatever you choose to make it personal and effective—perfect for anyone who thrives on structure but wants a sprinkle of creativity, too.
Dream Journaling
Ever wake up and then try to remember your dream a while later? Dream journaling can help. The process involves leaving your journal next to your bed and capturing what you remember from your dream as soon as you wake up. It can be a therapeutic way to explore your feelings and a great way for artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives to tap into a unique form of expression.
Junk Journaling
If you have a purse full of paper scraps, wrappers, and receipts, junk journaling may be for you. In this journaling style, you keep, well, anything that you choose and glue or tape it to your journal along with accompanying thoughts and doodles to create a mini scrapbook of sorts you can look back on anytime.
Goal-Oriented Journaling
Goal-oriented journaling involves writing down your goals and ambitions and creating actionable plans to achieve them. Use this journal to brainstorm ideas, map milestones, and celebrate achievements. It’s a fantastic tool for staying motivated and focused on personal or professional objectives.
Freewriting Journaling
Freewriting involves jotting down thoughts without structure or worry about grammar. It’s an excellent way to clear mental clutter, explore new ideas, or overcome writer’s block. Many people find this form of journaling cathartic, as it allows for total freedom of expression. If you want to try freewriting, consider setting a timer to see how much you can write in just a few minutes.
No matter the method, journaling offers countless benefits. With so many styles to choose from, there’s a journaling type to match every personality and purpose. Grab a notebook, find your favorite pen, you can start journaling this year – just get writing!
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