As someone who has been journaling for years, I can attest to the powerful way that simply putting pen to paper can have on your life!
Journaling has so many advantages!
Journaling has helped me work through tough times, it’s helped me clarify my thoughts and feelings and it’s helped me learn more about myself each day.
But the best part is that because there are so many different types of journaling techniques you are sure to find something that suits you! From spiritual journaling to journaling for career development there is a type of journaling that can help you express yourself in a way that feels authentic to you.
In this article, we are going to take a look at over 35 types of journaling that include daily journaling techniques and hopefully, by the end of it, you will find the type of journaling that is perfect for you!
And, once you’ve found a journaling style that suits you, check out our article on how you can get started with your journal writing even if you are a complete beginner.
Don’t forget to check out our free journaling prompts library if you need prompts to help you get started!
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Daily Journaling Techniques
Personal Journaling
Personal journaling is a type of journaling where you write about your personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This is the type of journaling that most people think about when they discover journaling for the first time.
Personal journaling allows you to freely express yourself without judgment or criticism. Personal journaling can help you process difficult emotions, gain insight into your thoughts and behavior, and set goals for yourself. It is a great way to identify patterns or themes in your life that might be holding you back.
Benefits: Personal journaling helps you process your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity on your goals and values, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
How to start: Choose a quiet and comfortable spot to write, and start writing whatever comes to mind. You can use journaling prompts to help you get started. Don’t worry about grammar or spelling; just focus on expressing yourself honestly.
Example Prompts:
- What are you grateful for today?
- Write about a problem that has been weighing on your mind and brainstorm possible solutions.
- Write about someone who has inspired you this week and what you can learn from them.
Morning Pages
Morning pages is a journaling style where you would set aside a specific amount of time each morning to write a set number of pages about anything you like.
It is a style of stream-of-consciousness journaling which helps you to clear your mind for the day ahead. This type of journaling helps you to prepare for your day with a positive attitude.
Benefits: Morning pages journaling helps you clear your mind and set intentions for the day ahead.
How to start: Choose a time that you can set aside to journal before your day starts. You can either set a timer or choose a specific number of pages to write. When you begin writing, again don’t worry about things like spelling and grammar.
Prompts:
- Write about your goals and intentions for the day.
- Reflect on what you are thankful for and and what you’re looking forward to.
If you love the idea of journaling in the morning then give our Morning Journal Prompts a try!
Minute Journaling
A minute journal is a type of journal where you commit to writing in your journal for just one minute each day. It’s a way to write about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in short, concise bursts.
For this journaling technique, it is helpful to set a timer for one minute and then write as fast as you can without stopping until the timer’s alarm goes off.
Benefits: Minute journaling helps you to explore your experiences and feelings in an unfiltered way and because you are only writing for a minute there isn’t time for you to overthink anything.
How to start: Choose a time when you have a couple of minutes to spare. Use a stopwatch and set the time for one minute. Choose a prompt or something you would like to explore. Start your timer and write as quickly as you can without thinking. You can go back later to explore what you wrote.
Gratitude Journaling
Gratitude Journaling is another incredibly popular type of journaling! In this type of journaling you focus on things that you’re grateful for. It’s a wonderful way to build a positive mindset and appreciate the blessings in your life no matter how big or small.
By focusing on what you have, rather than what you lack, you start to shift your perspective which in turn helps you to improve your relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, and develop a greater sense of appreciation for the world around you.
Benefits: Gratitude journaling helps you cultivate a positive mindset, appreciate the good things in your life, and develop a greater sense of gratitude.
How to start: The easiest way to start gratitude journaling is by taking a little time each day to write down three things you are grateful for. Try to be specific and focus on feeling the feelings of thankfulness and gratitude as you write.
Prompts:
- What are three things you’re grateful for today?
- Write about a time when someone showed you kindness or generosity. How can you pay this forward to someone in your life?
- Describe a beautiful sunset or a stunning natural wonder and write about how it makes you feel.
Get started with our giant list of over 300 Gratitude Journaling Prompts!
Stream of Consciousness Journaling
Stream of Consciousness journaling is a journaling method where you write down your thoughts and feelings without overthinking, stopping, and editing. It is sometimes called “Brain Dumping”. It’s a way to tap into your inner thoughts and emotions by letting your words flow freely onto the page.
Stream of Consciousness journaling can help you tap into your intuition, release pent-up emotions, and get valuable insights into your thoughts and feelings. It’s a great way to explore your inner world!
Benefits: Stream of consciousness journaling helps you tap into your subconscious mind, release thoughts and emotions, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
How to start: Choose a quiet and comfortable spot to write, and start writing whatever comes to mind without stopping or editing. Try to keep going without thinking too much. If you find this difficult then try setting a timer and write as much as you can in the allotted time.
Writing Ideas:
- Describe a dream that you had and how it made you feel.
- Use prompts like “I am” or “I feel” to get started.
- Think about a recent situation that made you angry and write about what happened, how you felt, and how you handled it. Later you can go back and explore what you wrote thinking about what happened, how you handled it, and how you can respond next time a similar situation arises.
Prayer Journaling
Prayer journaling is similar to spiritual journaling but it is more focused on specifically combining prayer with writing which is an incredibly power tool for spiritual growth and your relationship with God. It is a way to record your prayers while seeking guidance and wisdom.
A prayer journal is also a great place to record your favorite bible verses, reflect on your blessings, and celebrate answered prayers, no matter how big or small!
Benefits: Prayer journaling helps you connect with a higher power, process your thoughts and emotions, and develop a greater sense of faith and trust.
How to start: Set aside some extra time to write in your prayer journal during your prayer time. Record things you are thankful to God for, any requests you have along with a special verse that you would like to meditate on.
Prompts:
- Write a prayer for guidance or wisdom.
- Write about a recently answered prayer, describing how you felt when the prayer was answered and giving thanks for God’s presence and help in your life.
Bullet Journaling
Bullet journaling is a journaling style where you use things like bullet points and graphs to organize and track your thoughts, tasks, and experiences. It is a flexible and creative way to journal which uses symbols, colors, and layouts to make your journal entries visually appealing and easy to read.
Bullet journaling can help you stay organized, prioritize your tasks, and reflect on your experiences all while being creative and having fun!
Benefits: Bullet journaling helps you organize your tasks, appointments, and goals, and develop a greater sense of productivity and control.
How to start: Choose a dedicated bullet journal and start creating a key or index. Use symbols and colors to categorize and track your tasks and appointments.
Ideas:
- Create a daily or weekly spread to track your tasks and appointments.
- Use a habit tracker to monitor your progress and stay consistent.
- Include a future log to plan and prepare for upcoming events.
Learn more about bullet journaling here!
Dream Journaling
A dream journal is a great journaling method where you write your dreams down as soon as you wake up. You can then explore and reflect on their meanings and the symbolism found in them and how they are connected to your waking life.
Keeping a dream journal is a great way to unlock the secrets of your subconscious mind!
Benefits: Dream journaling helps you tap into your subconscious mind, explore your thoughts and emotions, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
How to start: Keep your journal next to you bed and write down everything that you remember about your dreams as soon as you wake up.
Prompts:
- Write about a recurring dream that you have. Or perhaps a theme that is constant in your dream world.
- Describe a time when you felt a sense of insight or understanding from a dream.
- Reflect on your emotions and how they relate to your dreams.
Pocket Journaling
A pocket journal is a small journal that can fit in your pocket or handbag. It is a really convenient little journal that you can keep with you all the time where you can jot down notes and ideas on the go.
These handy little journals can also help you keep on top of things like grocery or to-do lists.
Benefits: Pocket journaling helps you stay organized, focused, and productive on-the-go, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and reflection.
How to start: Choose a small, portable journal that fits in your pocket or bag, and start writing down your thoughts, feelings, reminders, notes, to-do lists, ideas, goals, habits you want to track, etc. You can also sketch or doodle, write down quotes, lyrics, or poetry that inspires you, and create lists of books you want to read or movies you want to see.
Other Types Of Journaling
Art Journaling
As the name suggests, art journaling is a type of journaling where you can express yourself creatively through art, doodling, painting, the use of color, and other visual imagery. It’s a way to tap into your creative ideas and explore your thoughts and feelings in a visual way.
The best part is that you don’t have to be a skilled artist to create an art journal – it’s all about having fun and experimenting!
For example, you might try creating a collage of images that represent your hopes and dreams or you might draw a picture of a place you love or a person who inspires you. Or, you can get really creative and create an abstract piece of art that represents your emotions and feelings.
Benefits: Art journaling helps you express yourself creatively, tap into your imagination, and explore different art forms.
How to start: Gather a few of your favorite drawing and art supplies, such as markers and colored pencils, and start experimenting – use different colors to express yourself, and don’t worry about creating a masterpiece!
As with all journaling, there are no rules so just have fun!
Ideas:
- Draw an image of your perfect day.
- Illustrate a special quote, scripture, or poem that resonates with you.
- Create a vision board or collage using magazine cutouts, stickers, drawings etc.
Learn how to make a vision board here!
Color Journaling
Similar to Art Journaling, Color Journaling is a form of journaling that uses color more than words to express thoughts and emotions. It is a fun and creative way to explore moods and experiences using color to convey how you feel creating a visual representation of your inner world.
There are many different ways to approach color journaling. Some people create a dedicated color journal while others incorporate their color journaling into their normal everyday journals. Use colored pens, markers, pencils, and even paint to add color to your journal entries, doodles, background, or artwork to express yourself.
Color journaling is a great way to add some creativity and self-expression to your journaling practice, and can be a fun and engaging way to document your thoughts and experiences.
Benefits: Color journaling helps you explore your emotions and moods through color, develop your creativity, and create a visually appealing journal.
Learn how color affects our moods here!
How to start: Choose a set of colored pens, pencils, or markers, and start experimenting with different colors and patterns. You can also use colored paper or stickers to add texture and interest.
Ideas:
- Create a color wheel and explore different color combinations.
- Use colors to represent your emotions and moods.
- Make a colorful doodle or pattern.
Shadow Work Journaling
Shadow work journaling is a style of journaling where you explore your darker thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences. It is a safe place to confront your fears, embrace your imperfections, and face your insecurities. It is a way to explore your darkest thoughts, your deepest fears, and your hidden desires. It allows you to face your shadows and embrace your true self.
Benefits: Shadow work journaling helps you explore your darker emotions and impulses, develop greater self-awareness, and integrate your shadow self.
How to start: Choose a quiet and private space to write, and start exploring your shadow self by asking yourself questions like “What am I afraid of?” or “What do I feel guilty about?”
Prompts:
- Write about a time when you felt ashamed or guilty.
- Explore your darker emotions and impulses.
- Describe a situation where you felt like you were hiding or pretending.
Learn more about Shadow Work Journaling with these articles:
* Shadow Work 101
* What Is The Shadow Self (With Examples)
* What Is Shadow Work?
* 150 Shadow Work Journal Prompts For Healing & Growth
* Shadow Self Quotes
Reflective Journaling
Reflective journaling is a journaling style where you take a step back and examine your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Similar to Shadow Work Journaling, it is a way to process difficult emotions and identify patterns and themes in your life that you would like to change. It is also a great way to develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance.
For example, you might want to explore and reflect on a difficult experience and what you have learned from it. You could write about a difficult conversation you had and how it made you feel. You could think about your reactions and how you could have possibly handled the situation better.
Benefits: Reflective journaling helps you process your experiences, gain insights, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
How to start: Choose a quiet and comfortable spot to write, and start reflecting on a recent experience or event. Ask yourself questions like “What did I learn?” or “How did I feel?”
Photography Journaling
Photography journaling is a unique and creative way to capture your memories and reflections through the lens of a camera. By combining photography with journaling, you can create a powerful tool for self-expression, reflection, and storytelling.
Benefits: Photography journaling helps you express yourself creatively, capture memories, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and reflection. It’s also a fun way to work on your photography skills and style!
How to start: You’ll obviously need a camera or smartphone to start photography journaling. Start by taking photos of things that inspire you – nature, architecture, people for example. Write down your thoughts and reflections for each photo that you add to your journal.
Try to take your camera with you wherever you go so that you can capture anything interesting or inspiring that you come across each day.
Travel Journaling
Travel journalling is a journaling method where you capture your experiences and memories while traveling and exploring. It is a way to document your adventures and reflect on the places you visited and the people you have met. By using a traveling journal you can create a diary of the sights, sounds, and flavors of your travels!
Travel journaling can also help you stay present and mindful during your travels helping you to create lasting memories. It’s a great way to document where you’ve been and reflect on what you have learned along the way
Don’t forget to stick all your tickets, postcards, etc into your journal!
Benefits: Travel journaling helps you document your travels, preserve memories, and reflect on your experiences and what you’ve learned from them.
How to start: Choose a journal that is easy to travel with and record things like dates, places, activities, things you loved, things you didn’t love, and what you learned along the way.
Prompts:
- Write about a special day that you experienced while travelling.
- Describe a new culture or tradition you encountered.
- Write about someone you met on your travels who challenged the way you think.
Food Journaling
Food journaling is a type of journaling where you focus on your relationship with food.
It’s a way to explore your eating habits, cravings, and emotions related to food. A food journal helps you to keep track of what you eat each day and reflect on how what you eat affects your body and mind.
Food journaling can help you create a healthier relationship with food by helping you identify patterns and triggers. It’s a great way to track your progress, set goals, and celebrate successes when you want to build better eating habits.
A food journal is also a great place to keep track of your favorite recipes!
Benefits: Food journaling helps you track your eating habits, identify patterns, and develop a healthier relationship with food.
How to start: You can start a food journal by starting to track your daily food intake. Include details like portion sizes, ingredients, and emotions.
Ideas:
- Write about a favorite recipe or cooking technique.
- Create a list of healthy and nutritious things you would like to add to your diet to improve your health.
- Track your eating habits for a week and identify patterns or areas for improvement.
Field Or Nature Journaling
Nature journaling allows you to focus on the natural world around you. It’s a way to connect with nature while observing and appreciating the world around you. Whether you are in a forest, park, or even just your own backyard, you can use your nature journal to bring you closer to the beauty and wonder of nature.
A nature journal also gives you a place where you can record the wildlife or birds you’ve spotted as well as the flowers and vegetation you’ve come across. You can collect leaves, feathers, flowers, etc., and paste them into your journal.
Nature journaling can help you connect with nature by heightening your awareness about what is happening in the natural world around you – from the tiniest ants to the clouds in the sky, there is nothing like a nature journal to give you a sense of peace and tranquility.
Benefits: Field or nature journaling helps you connect with the natural world, observe and record your surroundings, and develop a greater sense of appreciation and wonder.
How to start: Choose a quiet and peaceful place to sit and journal such as a park, beach, or even just your garden. Take some time to observe what’s happening around you and write down what you see, hear, smell and can touch. Draw or sketch any plants, animals, or landscapes that you see.
Prompts:
- Write about a place where you feel completely connected to nature. Even better, go there and take time exploring, writing and drawing.
- Create a list of plants, insects and animals you saw on your last day out.
- Include sketches or drawings of the natural world.
Project Journaling
Project journaling is a type of journaling that focuses on a specific project or goal in your life. It is a way to track your progress and reflect on your experiences.
A project journal can be used to brainstorm ideas, set goals, and track your progress. It also helps you to stay focused, motivated, and accountable. It’s also a great way to break down a large project into smaller, manageable tasks all while tracking your progress along the way.
Benefits: Project journaling helps you plan, track, and reflect on your projects, and develop a greater sense of organization and productivity.
How to start: Start by creating a list of things you would like to accomplish and break them down into different timelines eg. weekly, monthly, yearly. Create a plan on how you will accomplish each thing along with everything you will need to complete each project. The bullet journaling technique is great for project journaling.
Prompts:
- Write about a project you’re currently working on. Create a list of tasks that you want to complete before the end of the week.
- Describe your goals and objectives for the project.
- Track your progress and reflect on what’s working and what’s not.
Fitness Journaling
If you want to focus on your physical fitness and wellness then a fitness journal is the type of journal that you need!
A fitness journal allows you to track your workouts, reflect on your progress, and set goals for yourself. It helps you track what exercise you have done, what weights you have lifted as well as how you’ve felt while working out. It helps you to pay attention to your body and celebrate your successes.
Fitness journalling can help you stay motivated, monitor your progress, and reach your fitness goals.
Benefits: Fitness journaling helps you track your workouts, monitor your progress, and develop a greater sense of motivation and accountability.
How to start: Choose a dedicated fitness journal or a section in your personal journal, and start tracking your workouts. Include things like exercises done, number of sets and reps, and how you felt after each session.
Ideas:
- Describe your fitness goals and how you plan to achieve them.
- Track your progress and reflect on what’s working and what’s not.
Poetry Journaling
Poetry journalling is a type of journaling where you use poetry to express your thoughts and feelings. It is a way to explore your creativity in a unique and meaningful way all while connecting with your inner world.
Feeling bad? Write a poem that captures your feelings and thoughts.
Benefits: Poetry journaling helps you to tap into your creativity, process your emotions, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
How to start: Instead of just writing about your experiences, feelings, and emotions in a regular way, try to start writing poetry instead. Experiment with different forms and styles.
Prompts:
- Write a poem about a personal experience or emotion.
- Describe a place or a memory that inspires you.
- Experiment with different poetic forms, such as haikus or sonnets.
Productivity Journaling
A productivity journal is a type of journal that helps you manage your time and prioritize tasks and can easily be combined with bullet journaling.
Start your day by writing down what you would like to accomplish in your productivity journal and then check each item off one by one. It is a great way to help you stay organized and focused! Plus there’s nothing quite like ticking off finished tasks!
Benefits: Productivity journaling helps you prioritize your tasks, manage your time, and develop a greater sense of productivity and efficiency.
How to start: Choose a dedicated productivity journal or a section in your personal journal, and start tracking your tasks and time. Include details like priorities, deadlines, and progress.
Prompts:
- Write about your top priorities and how you plan to achieve them.
- Describe your time management strategy and how you stay organized.
- Track your progress and reflect on what’s working and what’s not.
Budget & Finance Journaling
Financial journaling allows you to track your spending and save money so that you can reach your financial goals. It is a place where you can record your income, expenses, and savings. It also allows you to reflect on your financial habits, both good and bad.
You can use your finance journal to review your budget and make adjustments as needed which helps you take control of your finances.
Benefits: Budget & finance journaling helps you track your expenses, manage your finances, and develop a greater sense of financial awareness and responsibility.
How to start: Choose a dedicated budget & finance journal or a section in your personal journal, and start tracking your income and expenses. Include details like dates, amounts, and categories.
Idea Prompts:
- Create a list of your financial goals and then brainstorm how you plan to achieve them.
- Describe your spending habits. Are there any areas that you could improve?
- Track your expenses and reflect on what’s working and what’s not.
Idea Journaling
An idea journal is a type of journal that helps you record your creative ideas and turn them into action! It is a place to brainstorm, sketch, take notes, and explore your thoughts and ideas. It is a place where you can explore how you will use your ideas to create a more meaningful and happy life.
Benefits: Idea journaling helps you to brainstorm ideas, develop your creativity, and turn your ideas into reality.
How to start: Choose a dedicated idea journal or a section in your personal journal, and start brainstorming and writing down your ideas. Include details like dates, times, and inspiration. You can add drawings or create collages of what you envision.
Prompts:
- Write about a new idea or concept that excites you.
- Describe a problem or challenge you’re trying to solve.
- Brainstorm and list out as many ideas as possible.
Letter Journaling
Letter journaling is a journaling style where you write letters to yourself, your loved ones, and people that you have challenging relationships with. Of course, these are letters that you won’t send (unless you want to!).
It’s a way to explore and reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe way. Some people find it a lot easier to journal by using the letter writing format.
But letter journaling doesn’t stop there, why not try to write a letter to your future self? Stick it in an envelope, paste it into your journal, and then open it in a year’s time. What better way to see the progress you’ve made in your life!
Benefits: Letter journaling helps you process your thoughts and emotions, develop your writing skills, and connect with others.
How to start: Choose a dedicated letter journal or a section in your personal journal, and start writing letters to yourself or others. Include details like dates, times, and emotions.
Prompts:
- Write a letter to your future self.
- Write a letter to someone who hurt you explaining how they hurt you and how it made you feel.
- Write a letter to someone you admire or appreciate.
Spiritual Journaling
Keeping a spiritual journal allows you to explore your spiritual beliefs and experiences. It is a place where you can connect with God and reflect on your spiritual journey. You can record your struggles and seek guidance from God.
This type of notebook allows you to write down your mediations, prayers, and reflections on your path toward a more fulfilling spiritual, and peaceful life.
Benefits: Spiritual journaling helps you connect with your inner self, explore your spirituality, and develop a greater sense of purpose and meaning.
How to start: Choose a dedicated spiritual journal or a section in your personal journal, and start exploring your spirituality. Include details like dates, times, and insights.
Prompts:
- Write about your spiritual goals and how you plan to achieve them.
- Describe a spiritual experience or encounter.
- Reflect on your values and principles.
Get started with spiritual journaling using our Spiritual Journaling Prompts!
Manifestation Journaling
A manifestation journal is used to help you focus your thoughts and attention on a specific outcome.
It is believed that a person’s thoughts and beliefs can shape their reality so by writing down these desires and goals a person can clarify their thoughts and focus their energy on achieving those outcomes.
By writing your dreams and desires down you can solidify them in your mind making them feel more real and achievable.
Many people use manifestation journals to visualize and feel the desired outcomes as if they have already happened thereby attracting those things into your life.
Benefits: Manifestation journaling helps you focus on your goals and desires, cultivate a positive mindset, and attract what you want into your life.
How to start: In your journal, write about things you want to achieve but instead of writing them in the future tense, write them as if you have already achieved them. You could begin a writing session with “I am so grateful now that I have (fill in the blank with your desired outcome).
For example, “I am so grateful now that I have a successful career,” or “I am so grateful now that I have a loving relationship.” Write with as much detail as possible and in the present tense, as if your desires have already become reality. This helps to reprogram your mind and align your energy with your desires, making it more likely that they will manifest in your life.
Get started with Manifestation Journal Prompts, Visualization Prompts, and Manifestation Affirmations.
Pray-Rain Journaling
A Pray Rain Journal is a very similar type of journaling method to manifestation journaling. I believe that the name “Pray Rain” comes from a story about Native American tribes who would pray for rain by giving thanks as if the rain had already fallen.
The idea behind Pray-Rain journaling is that you write a page a day focusing on what you want as if it has already happened and by the time you have reached the end of your journal you should have it or you will be very close to receiving it!
Benefits: Pray-rain journaling helps you to clearly envision what you want and it helps you to feel the joy of having what you would like now.
How to start: Choose a journal that you love and set aside some time to write a page a day. You could start each day’s session with “I’m so grateful now that …”. Write a page each day trying to be as detailed as possible and try to immerse yourself in the feeling of having the things that you want now.
Hobby Journaling
Hobby journaling helps you to focus your attention on a specific hobby or interest. It’s a place where you can explore your creativity and ideas while recording your progress at the same time.
Many people find this type of journaling helpful when they are starting with a new hobby, especially if they are in the research stage.
Benefits: Hobby journaling helps you explore your interests, develop your skills, and cultivate a sense of joy and fulfillment.
Examples of how to use a hobby journal:
- A musician could use a hobby journal to write down song ideas, track their progress when learning a new instrument, or even take notes on their performances.
- An artist could use a journal to quickly sketch out ideas or reflect on their work and creative process.
- Likewise, a writer might use a journal to brainstorm ideas and story outlines and make rough notes.
Health & Wellness Journaling
If you would like a journal where you can track your physical and mental health then a health and wellness journal might be for you!
It’s a place where you can record things like your workout routine, your eating habits, and how much water you drink while at the same time tracking your progress towards a healthier life.
A health and wellness journal is a great way to take care of your body and mind!
Benefits: Health & wellness journaling helps you track both your physical and mental health. It can help you identify patterns, track changes that you make to your lifestyle, and help you think about how you can adjust your lifestyle so that it falls in line with your wellness goals.
Prompts:
- Create a list of 5 physical health and mental health goals that you have.
- Brainstorm things that you can do today to start implementing these things into your life to bring positive change.
- Track your sleep patterns and reflect on how you can improve your sleep hygiene.
Meditation Journaling
Meditation journaling is a type of journaling where you record your thoughts and feelings during meditation. It’s a place where you can explore and reflect on your inner world as well as record your meditation experiences and insights. A meditation journal is a great way to connect with your inner self.
Benefits: Meditation journaling helps you cultivate a greater sense of mindfulness, calmness, and clarity, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
How to start: After a meditation session, write down all your thoughts and feelings and include things like dates, times, and emotions. Use your meditation to go back to the past week, month or year to reflect on progress you have made.
Prompts:
- Write about your meditation goals and how you plan to achieve them.
- Describe a time when you felt a sense of calmness or clarity during meditation.
- Reflect on your thoughts and emotions and how they relate to your meditation practice.
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Video Journaling
Video journaling is a journaling style where you record video instead of writing. This is a great option for you if you don’t enjoy writing but would still like to keep track of your life. And of course, it is so easy with modern cell phones.
Using this method allows you to record a video message to yourself each day where you reflect on your day or share your thoughts and feelings just like traditional journaling.
While the video journaling method might not be for everyone, it certainly is a style that could work for the right person.
Benefits: Video journaling helps you express yourself creatively, process your thoughts and emotions, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
Ideas:
- Daily vlog: Record a daily vlog where you talk about your day, your thoughts, and your feelings.
- Gratitude log: Record a video where you talk about the things you’re grateful for each day.
- Goal setting: Record a video where you set goals for yourself and talk about how you plan to achieve them.
- Reflections: Record a video where you reflect on your experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
- Challenge yourself: Record a video where you challenge yourself to try something new or step out of your comfort zone.
Garden Journaling
If you love gardening then keeping a gardening journal is a great idea! In your journal you can record plans that you have for your garden, what you would like to grow, and what you already have.
This works really well if you want to establish a veggie or herb garden and you want to track what works and what doesn’t.
Benefits: Garden journaling helps you connect with nature, track your progress, and develop a greater sense of pride and accomplishment.
Ideas:
- Planting log: Record the dates and details of when you plant new plants, seeds, or seedlings, and track their progress.
- Garden map: Create a map of your garden, including where you have planted specific plants, garden features, etc.
- Weather log: Keep a record of the weather patterns for your area and how they affect your garden.
- Pest and disease management: Keep a record of any treatments or solutions you use for pests and diseases in your garden.
Junk Journaling
A junk journal is a type of journal where you collect and create unique collages of random items from your life such as tickets, recipes, newspaper clippings, etc. It’s a place where you can reflect on the seemingly random things in your life and what they mean to you.
Benefits: Junk journaling helps you express yourself creatively, reuse and recycle materials, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and reflection.
How to start: Choose a variety of materials like paper, glue, scissors, and other ephemera, and start creating a unique and eclectic journal. Include details like dates, times, and emotions.
Prompts:
- Create a collage using recycled materials.
- Write about a time when you felt a sense of creativity or inspiration.
- Reflect on your thoughts and emotions and how they relate to your junk journaling practice.
Pregnancy Journaling
A pregnancy journal is a type of journaling technique where you record your experiences during pregnancy. It’s a safe place where you can reflect on your emotions and document your baby’s development. It is a great way to record things like your baby’s kicks as well as the hopes and dreams you have for your child.
And this might just be one journal type that you want to give to your kids to read one day!
Benefits: Pregnancy journaling helps you track your progress, process your emotions, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and reflection during this special time.
Prompts:
- Write about your pregnancy goals and how you plan to achieve them.
- Describe a time when you felt a sense of excitement or joy during your pregnancy.
- Write a letter to your baby telling them about your feelings and emotions as you wait to welcome them into the world.
Reading Journal
A reading journal is a notebook where you record your thoughts and reflections on books that you have read. It is like having your very own book club without the club part!
If you love reading then this is a great way to appreciate the books you read even more! It is also a place where you can keep track of what you have read and what you are planning to read in the future.
How to start: You can use either a dedicated reading journal or a section in your personal journal, and start writing down your thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the last book you read. Create a page listing the books you’ve read along with a list of what you will be reading in the future.
Group Journaling
Group journaling can be a really fun way for a group of people to contribute to a single journal and it is a great way to share experiences and record important life events such as weddings, birthdays, Christmases, and other important holidays.
A group journal is a great way to connect with important people in your life while at the same time creating timeless memories that will be cherished forever.
Benefits: Group journaling helps you connect with others, share experiences, and develop a greater sense of community and support.
How to start: Choose a group of people who will be attending a shared event or have similar interests or goals, and start writing together in a shared journal.
Related: Learn how to plan and host a vision board party!
Conclusion
As you can see there are so many different types of journaling and journaling techniques! And I’m sure that you can come up with more after seeing this list.
You can use journaling to explore literally anything in your life regardless of what it is or you can use all these journaling techniques in one journal! So why not give one of these journaling methods a try and see where it takes you? With consistent practice and an open mind, the possibilities really are endless.
Originally posted 2023-12-12 11:10:25.
