A Short and Simple Guide to Journaling
Journaling is the most simplistic form of writing. You can call it a method to convert your thoughts into writing. Journaling helps you organize your life (by writing goals and plans) Journaling can preserve your memories and help improve your mental health and your overall writing too.
Methods of Journaling
Paper – nothing beats writing on paper
- Digital – a digital notebook is a safer option because it is difficult to hide a physical notebook from roommates
- There are many note-taking apps that can be used for digital journaling including Zoho Notebook, Standard Notes
What to write in a journal
There are no hard and fast rules.
- When you sit to write, don’t worry about grammar. Continue writing with a stream of consciousness. You can edit your journal entry at the end if you want.
- For most people, journaling is not easy.
What are Journaling Prompts?
Journaling prompts are topics or ideas that can serve as a starting point for your journal entry.
- Examples: Write about problems in your life, past mistakes and what you learned from them, long-term and short-term goals, a recap of your day, gratitude journal, and a short story