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Journaling
is a very simple process that requires only
a journal, writing utensil,
and a heart and mind
ready to reflect.
(How's that for an insight
into the obvious?)
There
is no limit to how creative you can be when it comes to journaling.
For the real die-hard journalers, there is the multiple colored
pen approach. For example, if you like to reflect on everyday
events (This is more of a reflective diary style) you can use
different colors for the days of the week. You can also utilize
different colors when quoting something you've heard or perhaps
a theme or idea for the day. Many other journal keepers like
to use a particular color on a monthly or seasonal basis. All
this to say, the sky's the limit.
As
far as journals go, there is a potpourri of themes from which
to choose. It seems that most people go for a personal journal
to do reflective journaling. Close behind is the diary for those
who would rather keep a chronology of everyday events. Other
styles of journals include sports journals, health and diet
journals, grandparents journals, nature journals, music journals,
etc. (see our Journal Styles pages for more examples).
Finally,
we would like to encourage you with tips to keep in mind as
you journal. Most importantly is getting beyond the "Blank
Page" syndrome. There are days when writing anything can
seem like a chore, and believe me, we fight that battle sometimes
here at Journalinglife.com. Our advice, force yourself to writing
anything. Yes, we mean anything. Writing is like exercising,
the more you do it, the stronger your skills become. Even if
your creative levels are low or seemingly nonexistent, it's
important to "just write. It's okay in dry times to not
write reflectively or creatively, but the act of writing alone
will still help you with sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation.
Your creative juices will soon return and you'll be back in
the business of creativity. In the meantime, at least exercise
your writing skills
For
more information and tips on journaling
please click on the various journaling style pages.
You'll
find helpful information that relates directly
to your chosen style(s) of journaling.
Also, as a bonus, recieve our
useful PDF file entitled:
30 Journaling
Prompts to Get You Started...
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