In a tech-obsessed world, the simple act of taking pen to paper to reflect and write is almost meditative. Journaling has been the latest craze to take the self-care world by storm although the tradition of journaling is age old.
The benefits of journaling are endless, it offers the opportunity to self reflect and look inward, cultivate gratitude, track goals, boost memory, and studies have shown it can even reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety plus boost immune function!
How to journal and where to start
We’ve all been there, you open the first page of your brand new journal and can’t figure out where to start or what to write about. The good thing is journaling is purely for your own benefit; which means you can use your journal however you see fit, in order to make the most of the experience.
Writing prompts are a great way to get started and to give you a hand, below, are some of our favourites when journaling to help you get your thoughts out of your head and on to the page:
When do I feel most in tune with myself?
What am I grateful for today?
What goals am I trying to achieve in the next year?
What brings me joy?
What are some bucket list items I have always wanted to tick off?
Other prompts could be writing letters to yourself or a loved one, writing about your day, travel journaling, or just stream of consciousness diary entries are great for self-reflection.
Although sticking to journaling can be time-consuming, indulging in an aesthetically pleasing and personalised journal may just give you the boost you need to stay motivated and keep to writing.
Read on to find our favourite personalised journals to shop in 2023, so you can put pen to paper and feel the benefits for yourself.
