Journaling in Mind
The habit of journaling is recommended for any and every person. This page is designed for the person who wants to know more about the process and benefits of journaling.
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What is Journaling?
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Journaling is:
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a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections…
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a process…
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different for EVERY person
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includes a variety of free writing, using prompts or questions to ponder, listing favorite quotes, keeping notes, creating lists, saving favorite Bible verses
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Why should I journal?
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Mental health
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Adds positivity, gets rid of negativity
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Focus on gratitude
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Memory keeper
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Organization
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Prayer
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Habit tracker
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Statistics
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How do I journal?
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Writing Supplies
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Pens or pencils​
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Highlighters
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Coloring tools
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​Journal choices
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​notebook, journal, or diary
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blank, dotted, graph​
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Online app, like Day One or Zinnia
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Audio or video files
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Saved items
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Ticket stubs, stickers, event bracelets​
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Photos
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Coloring pages
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Calendar pages- filled in or blank to fill in
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When should I journal?
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​​‘Jour’ means daily
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Daily is best for habit, but time doesn’t matter. Here are some options
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Morning: planning for day
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As needed: inspiration; reminders, events
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Nightly: reflection of day
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