Tips for Starting a Daily Journaling Practice

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Writing in my journal each day is a helpful way to reflect on my feelings, behaviours, and habits. Occasionally, people ask me about how to get started with writing each day, so I thought I’d share a few tips.

I’ve used journaling as a tool to go deeper into my creative practice and tear down mental blocks that held me back from realising my dreams. I continue to use journaling to open my imagination and think bigger about what I can accomplish.

I write in my journal nearly every day, and once you get started, you may find yourself making it part of your daily routine, too.

A few tips for keeping a journal:

  • Get yourself a special journal or notebook and a brand new pen, especially for this course. Keep them in a handy place, such as on your bedside table or in your day bag.

  • Set a regular time to complete the journal entries each day and keep to a schedule. (I like to journal twice during the day. Once in the morning, and once in the early evening.)

  • Plan to aside at least 15 minutes to write. You may wish to set a timer so you can lose track of time and not worry about watching the clock.

  • You may write for longer if you wish and have the time available. If you have limited time, even 5 minutes a day can make a significant impact.

  • If you stop writing or miss days, feel free just to pick up where you left off.

  • If (or when) things get challenging, keep going and see what happens.

Want to dig deeper and start a daily journaling practice?

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