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Journaling Basics

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How to Start Journaling in 10 Steps

Keeping a journal is one of the most rewarding endeavors you can undertake in life. Here's how to start journaling in ten easy steps.

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Updated over 4 years ago

What is a Journal Entry? How to Capture Your Life and Memories

How to use a journal entry to capture and preserve your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a particular moment in your life.

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Updated over 4 years ago

What is a Journal? Why You Should Start One Today

For centuries, a journal has been used as a form of self-expression for the purpose of introspection, self-reflection, and record-keeping. But what exactly is a journal? If you’re new to journaling and curious to learn more about how to define journaling, this post will give you a deeper understanding of what a journal is, along […]

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Attaining a State of Expanded Possibility Through Journaling

Attaining a state of expanded possibility requires a clear and intentional mind. A mind released from the stresses and emotions of daily life is a mind free to work its magic. That magic helps to provide subtle perspective shifts, form new connections, and bring to the surface the ideas and insights we all seek. To […]

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30 Journaling Ideas to Try in 2023

Get inspired and deepen your journaling practice with 30 new journaling ideas to try this year.

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How to Use Journaling to Achieve Your Goals

Journaling can be a powerful ally in the pursuit of your goals. By regularly recording your thoughts, feelings, and progress, you can gain insight into your motivations, track your progress, and stay accountable. Whatever your goals may be—whether you’re trying to improve your health or improve your fitness, complete a creative project, or simply live […]

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The Power of “Pre-Day” Journaling

Establishing a consistent journaling practice—one that fully supports the life you’re building—happens when it’s not forced, but seamlessly integrated into your daily routine. Morning journaling—or “pre-day” journaling—can unlock a sense of focus and clarity for the day ahead. The Segments of a Day Your day can be segmented into three time periods: What is “Pre-Day”? […]

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How to Build a Journaling Habit that Lasts

Keeping a journal is a powerful tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and documenting your life, but starting a new journaling habit can be difficult. Whether you’re looking to document your daily thoughts and experiences, or set and track goals, a regular journaling habit can have a profound impact on your mental and emotional well-being. Whether […]

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Journaling as the Art of Self-Reflection

What’s the deal with journaling? It seems like everyone’s talking about it, yet there’s this foggy understanding of what the practice actually entails. Are we talking about scribbling away in a notebook that’s neatly displayed on an elegant desk, lit by a flickering candle? Or is journaling reserved for when we hit the metaphorical wall […]

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Five Tips for Keeping a Gratitude Journal

I used to think keeping a gratitude journal was easy. I had this little workflow setup through Launch Center Pro on my iPhone which asked me different questions at the end of each day. My answers were then sent to Day One and saved there forever. Those answers always ended up being repetitive and monotonous. […]

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Journaling and Self Care

April 30th. For Canadian accountants, it’s the worst day of the year. Every chicken comes home to roost. Every project is due. Every phone call is a must-answer. And, in all likelihood, the weather is beautiful outside. For the most part, the eight weeks leading up to April 30th are no vacation either. Twelve to […]

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Importance of Keeping a Journal

Those of you who have kept a regular journal already know how great the benefits of writing about your own life can be, no matter how insignificant it may seem. I really enjoyed this post by Robin Chung titled The Importance of keeping a journal There’s no golden rule and you must do what ticks your boxes, however, I like to include […]

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