Tips for everyday journaling

Everyone needs a little motivation to do what needs to be done, especially when it comes to journaling. Sometimes you do not feel like writing. Trauma is a real thing, and eventually, everyone goes through some trauma. The five main types of trauma are: · Physical TraumaInjury to the body from accidents, violence, or other outside forces. · Emotional or Psychological TraumaEmotional distress that shakes your sense of safety, confidence, or worth. · Developmental TraumaTrauma that happens in childhood from neglect, abuse, or lack of consistent care. · Complex TraumaOngoing or repeated harm, often from long-term abuse or difficult environments. · Secondary or Vicarious TraumaBeing deeply affected by hearing about or witnessing someone else’s trauma. This is for informational purposes only. If you feel like you have gone through any trauma beyond journaling about it, please seek professional help. In the meantime, I have three motivational quotes for you to download and help keep you on the path of journaling.

Congratulations on your Journaling Journey I have always said that you do not need a fancy journaling book to write about your adventures and moments of clarity. All you need is a 1-subject notebook and a pen, or your computer or phone. You can use an old school notebook. Whatever you start with in your writing journey, you do not have to end up with that same system years later. Try writing in a notebook and then compare it to writing entries on a computer. There is no right or wrong way to get started journaling. So, experiment with the different ways to input your entries. This worksheet will help you budget your materials, which are divided into two categories: Budget-friendly and Upgrade Option.

Congratulations on starting a Journal. It is essential to establish a regular schedule, but sometimes it can be challenging to come up with journal prompts to initiate a conversation with yourself. If that is you, I have a worksheet of 30 journal prompts you can start using. You can set it as a challenge for yourself, or use it as a topic when you cannot find what to write about that day. The choice is yours to make. In the future, as this community grows, I will introduce a formal 30-day challenge for everyone to participate in. These journal prompts are not just for beginners; they are for seasoned journalers as well. Have fun with these prompts. Available in Word Document or PDF

Congratulations on the start of your new journal. Journaling is an excellent way to: · Get things off your chest. · Mull over new ideas and contemplate old ones · To find answers to your most desirable questions · Start a new project or · Plan a trip As I have said from time to time, I discovered journaling through a friend of mine when life was lifeing on me in a bad way, and I just wanted to end it all. Through journaling (and prayer), I slowly started understanding myself through journaling, seeking, and self-care until I no longer had those desires to end it all. That does not mean that life has been easy for me. I still have my struggles, but through general journaling, it is easier for me to deal with them. Regular journal entries do not have to be an everyday project. There are other journals that anyone can start, and they do not have to be as soul-searching as a general, everyday journal. In this worksheet, you will see 25 types of journals that are beginner-friendly. If you try one of these journals, please keep it simple. It is available as a Word Document or a PDF.