Lifestyle trend: journaling for personal growth
Since the beginning of quarantine, I'm trying to introduce some healthy habits to my daily routine to improve my wellness. If from the point of view, practicing yoga every morning helps my body; from another one, I'm doing some research to find something that could help my mind. That's how I discover journaling.
What is journaling
The journaling is the practice of writing a daily diary. It could be a simple consciousness flow, or some spot notes, or a structured page. The matter is that you write consistently to let the thoughts, the problems, and creativity flow out of your mind.
How and when journaling
There are different journaling style, but they have in common is that they are all okay. There is not a better or unique style; the matter is being dedicated and break the creative mind free. It could be a mix of notes, sketches, collages, and cuttings. It's up to you.
Why journaling
One thing that could help us to be persistent writing a journal is finding a real motivation to do it. One of the most common reasons is personal growth, but there are also other justifications.
for mental health care
for realizing a project
to track the reason why we are grateful
to analyze our dreams
The ultimate journaling starter kit
Here we are to the most fun part, my favorite one: the ultimate pack of the perfect supplies to start this new adventure of self-discovering.
A notebook
I think it's fundamental to find a notebook that we like, which makes us write or sketch. But mostly, the notebook that we can trust in.
Shop my notebook from Legami
Pens
You can decide to write with your beloved pen, or to introduce some colored ones to sketch or color code your thoughts. It’s totally up to you. Personally, I love write with my Montblanc, it’s my most favorite pen in the world. I use for all the important things.
Extra tips for journaling
Set a time to do it
Handwrite and avoid screens
Feel free to write, sketch, and have fun
Don't give up, it will be easier soon
Go back and review your previous pages
Are you journaling too? Tell me in the comments below your personal experience.