Iâve always loved writing since I was little. I love writing stories, articles, poems, but I never kept a diary because I think it made me feel obligated to write everyday. Every time I started one, the entry would turn out something like âwent to the market today. I really wanted to buy a toy but just did yesterday. Anyway, I think Brittany lied to me about her dating Jemâ
Then I started high school and, well, letâs just say I needed to get things out somewhere before I become my own version of 2007âs Britney Spears. A journal is actually a really great getaway from all the sickening routines. You get to be entirely you, and nobody will say anything about what you think and what you write. Not to mention itâs very therapeutic and helps keeping your sanity.
I know a lot of people who want to start a journal but are not sure what to write or where to start from. So that is why, ladies and gents, Iâm here to give you a lil help on that matter.
1.      Be As Blunt, Angry, or Happy
Youâre fighting with your friend and you think theyâre stupid? Jot that down. You think your math score doesnât do you justice? Write about it. You got a new set of Crayolas and are very excited about it? Write it down too. It does feel a little weird at first, I did feel that too, but trust me you would feel a lot better and relieved after you finish an entry. Remember, nobodyâs going to read it so if you didnât have the chance to punch that one friend in the face, do it now. Mentally. Better to stay out of jail, right?
2.      No Schedule Needed
You donât need to write an entry every single day. I never do mine regularly, but I try to keep it at least once or twice a week to make sure that I donât leave it way behind. However, DO NOT go through 2 weeks without a single entry, the longer you donât write, the more you feel like you can go miles without touching it. This would beat the purpose of starting a journal in the first place.
3.      Get Creative
You can be as creative and wild in your journal! Find some inspiration from youtube, tumblr, or pinterest and splatter some paints. It doesnât have to be neat or have a deep meaning, just do some art when you DO feel inspired. You can also attach some memories like amusement park tickets, postcards, stamps, and many other things.
4.      Itâs Not Meant to be âPhotogenicâ
Or you can make it as photogenic as you want it to be. Just remember that not every single page has to be colorful, has lots of drawings and Shakespeareâs poems on it. You see these journaling accounts all around tumblr and think âhow do they make it so artsy?â. Iâm pretty sure even those accounts have silly drawings and memes somewhere between those pages. When you start a journal, some pages might only have words upon words on white paper, some pages might have unfinished sketches. Donât (just) do it for aesthetic. Do it because it takes off your negative vibes and brings positivity toward you.
Seriously. The more you procrastinate, the more youâll think ânah I donât need it anywayâ. The ultimate guide is to start somewhere.
Whatever you write down, they donât have to be interesting or mind-blowing. Some people think their lives are boring and not journal-worthy. Well, I write about Starbucksâ caramel frappe and trips to the nearest market while all these people are writing about their freaking road trip to another planet. No lives are boring. There will always be something to write about. If youâre still having a writerâs block, then I gotcha. Hereâs a list of things you can put on your journal:
-Dream you had last night
-Letters to somebody
-A letter to your younger/future self
- Songs you need to download
- Answer your own questions
- 13 reasons why. Ex: Why you should get over that one ex, Why you love your best friend, etc
- Things youâve learned today ( I do this a lot. Itâs a great way to self-exam)
- Favorite things
-Things you regret buying (also a great self-examination)
- New words + definitions
- Morning/midnight ramblings
- Reviews of books/movies
- What would you be doing in 10 years
- Write about your Hogwartsâ house or MBTI personality
Sooo
This might not be a huge help, but I love sharing things and I find journaling to be very helpful for a lot of things.
Do you guys keep a journal? If so, what do you usually write about?
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