Journal Writing Tips

Journal writing can be a very reflective and fun activity if you completely invest yourself. Through reflection, one can learn about themselves, others and the world around them. It can be a great tool to refer back onto as your mind, opinions and thoughts change overtime. Have fun and take a few moments to capture the smallest or most live changing moments of your life. Here are some tips and strategies that you may find helpful.

• Schedule time into your day to reflect and journal

• Write in a place where you can relax and feel comfortable

• Drink tea or listen to music to set the tone as you reflect

• Use a ‘special’ journal writing pen

• If you are struggling to start your journal entry use some writing prompts such as:

  • Start with a quote

  • Write about the first thing that comes to your mind

  • Choose a very specific topic

  • Draw a small picture then describe it

• Be honest — this journal is for your eyes only

• Be sure to write from both your ‘brain’ and your ‘heart’ - write about what you ‘think’ and what you ‘feel’

• Do not be afraid to ask yourself questions in your journal and then leave them unanswered

• Revisit your journal at a later date to see if you thoughts, values or opinions have changed

• Write as little or as much as you won’t — don’t limit or set page requirements