1. Little and often听
Carve out a time and space in your day to write in your journal regularly. Turn it into a habit, and perhaps create some ritual around it. Turn off your phone, make a cup of tea and light a candle. Now write.听
2. Bring your questions听
If you don鈥檛 know what to write about, try asking yourself questions. What went well today? What 3 words would sum up my day? What am I worrying about that I鈥檇 like to get out of my head so I can sleep?听
3. Use colour听
You don鈥檛 need to be an artist to add beauty and creativity to your journal. Just bring some colour into it! Use bright colour pens, highlight keywords or phrases, doodle with coloured pencils. Anything goes!听
4. There are no mistakes听
This is for you! There is no wrong way to journal. Find the way that works for you, but allow yourself the full freedom to make it messy, non-linear, bold!听
5. End with gratitude听
Whatever kind of day you鈥檝e had, consider finishing your journal entry with 1 thing you鈥檙e grateful for. It could be something very simple like having a roof over your head. Or a cat on your lap or a message from a friend who just wanted to check-in. It doesn鈥檛 have to be huge or dramatic (although of course it can be). Just an acknowledgement of something that went right.听
