Have you considered starting a journal but you don’t really know:
- What journaling is?
- Why you would add journaling into your life?
- What you would write about?
If you answered yes to any or all of these, then this blog post is for you. You will have your questions answered and find out why YouTube is a good place to learn how to start your journey into journaling.
What is Journaling?
If you're looking to improve your mental health, self-growth, self-discovery, or self-love, then journaling is a fantastic habit to add to your daily routine.
Journaling is essentially the act of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences on paper. It can be done in a structured or unstructured way, and there are no rules! Some people like to write about their day, while others prefer to focus on their emotions or goals. The beauty of journaling is that it's entirely up to you.
Why would you add journaling to your life?
There are many benefits to journaling. For one, it can help you process difficult emotions and experiences. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be incredibly cathartic and can help you gain clarity about a situation. Journaling can be a tool for self-reflection and can help you identify patterns in your behavior or thought processes. Journaling can also boost your creativity. When you write freely, without judgment or criticism, your mind can wander and come up with new ideas. It's a great way to tap into your inner creativity and imagination.
What would you write about?
Journaling is a great way to take care of your mental health and get to know yourself better. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Gratitude journaling: Take a few minutes each day to write down things you're grateful for. This can be anything from a good cup of coffee to a supportive friend. Focusing on the positive things in your life can help shift your mindset and improve your overall mood.
- Reflection journaling: Set aside some time each week to reflect on your experiences and emotions. Write about what's been going well, what's been challenging, and how you've been feeling. This can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your patterns of thinking and behavior.
- Goal-setting journaling: Write down your short-term and long-term goals, and break them down into actionable steps. This can help you stay motivated and focused, and also give you a sense of accomplishment when you make progress towards your goals.
- Creative journaling: Use your journal as a space to create and experiment. Write poetry, draw pictures, or make collages. This can be a fun and therapeutic way to express yourself and tap into your creativity.
Remember, there's no right or wrong way to journal. The most important thing is to make it your own and use it as a tool to support your mental health and personal growth.
Why is YouTube a place to find out about Journaling:
If you are anything like me, you enjoy heading to YouTube to get your dose of new videos full of information about a topic you’re interested in. I find YouTube to be a great place to learn a new skill because I can follow along with easy to follow tutorials and other videos. I have scrolled YouTube to bring you a list of videos you can use to learn all about journaling.
Here are a few amazing content creators for you to go and check out:
Carrie is a spunky American with alot of personality. She has been journaling for a few years and has a playful, lighthearted yet informative way of teaching you all about journaling.
Carrie Walker - journaling for beginners
Carrie Walker - different journals to keep and what to write in them
Carrie Walker - journaling 101
Aileen is a sweet American who inspires self discovery, living your best life and her love for journaling. She has a lovely way of describing journaling with hints on how to use prompts.
Lavendaire - how to journal
Lavendaire - 11 ways to fill your journal
Lavendaire - how to write stream of consciousness
Shaina is a fun loving, quirky American who is all about self care, self love and self development. She has a series of videos on journaling that you should check out.
Shaina Leis - journaling quick start guide
Shaina Leis - what to write in a journal (part 1)
Shaina Leis - what to write in a journal (part 2)
Shaina Leis - what to write in a journal (part 3)
Shaina Leis - how to keep a journal
Rashawnda is a down to earth journaling enthusiast with a journaling 101 video where she passing on her knowledge of journaling.
Rashawnda James - journaling 101
Kaitlyn is a young college student who is passionate about journaling for wellbeing. She is very informative in these videos, giving you how yo’s and tips to start journaling.
Kaitlyn Films - daily journaling
Kaitlyn Films - brain dump journaling
Enjoy watching!!!!
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