JOURNALING

Get started with Digital journaling

Embark on your journaling journey with ease!

I’ve put together all the basics in one place to help you get started.

what is journaling

Journaling is the practice of regularly writing down your thoughts, experiences, and reflections. It’s a personal activity that can take many forms, from a daily diary to more structured formats like bullet journaling or gratitude journaling. You can also explore journaling through art, where you incorporate drawings, sketches, and other artistic elements. Your journal can be as creative or as simple as you want because it is a flexible practice that can be tailored to fit your unique style and preferences.

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

Journaling is both a creative and emotional outlet that offers numerous benefits for mental health and personal development. It provides a space to unload thoughts and emotions, reducing stress and promoting emotional clarity. Regular journaling encourages self-reflection, helping you to better understand yourself and your experiences. It can also aid in goal setting by clarifying ambitions and tracking progress over time, and memory keeping with a tangible record of experiences and reflections. Additionally, journaling stimulates creativity, even if you don’t consider yourself creative, because it allows for the exploration of ideas while fostering a sense of mindfulness and well-being.

HOW TO GET WITH DIGITAL JOURNALING STARTED

Step 1. Choose your tools

You’ll need a tablet with a stylus (like an iPad and Apple Pencil) and a digital note taking app such as GoodNotes, Notability or Noteshelf. You can create your own notebook journal in one of these apps or use pre-made pdf templates that match your style.

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Step 2. Set a routine

Finding a routine that fits your schedule is key to building a journaling habit. You don’t have to journal every day, but it’s important to be consistent. So whether it’s a few times a week or specific days, aim for a routine that you can maintain over time.

FAQs about journaling

Step. 3 Start journaling

There’s no right or wrong way to journal. You can write about whatever you wish. You can also journal by not writing and instead filling your pages with art or photos. The goal is to express yourself and your feelings, so allow your thoughts and words to flow freely. If you don’t know what to write, prompts are a great place to start.

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FREE DIGITAL JOURNAL

This simple, ready-to-use journal pdf is perfect for starting your digital journaling journey. Use it with your favorite digital note taking app like Goodnotes.

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