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Journaling ≠ “Dear Diary…”
3 of my favorite ways to keep a journal
In 2024 I was incredibly inconsistent when it came to journaling-but at least I didn’t consistently neglect it like some years!
Journaling has been my habit since elementary school. Sometime I wrote because I wanted to and sometimes I wrote because someone else told me I should-whether my mom or some guru online.
Writing is a lifeline for me, and with the kind of year I’ve had, I’ve needed a lifeline. The kind of year I’ve had hasn’t been very conducive to consistency; still, my various notebooks have been there for me when I needed them.
Sometimes I wrote for pages on end. Other times I simply left a quick note for myself in my phone.
Reflecting on these various “journals” I have kept this year makes me grateful that I no longer feel like I have to stick to any one method. Years of experimentation mean I have a whole variety to choose from.
I’d like to share three of my favorites with you.
These three are particularly beginner-friendly, but are also creative enough to provide a spark of motivation for even the most seasoned journal-keeper.
