Five years ago, if you asked me what I thought of journaling, I probably would have thought of; A) Anne Franke's Diary or B) A journal required for us to keep for school. It wasn't until recently that my perceptions of journals have changed. I never understood the appeal of journaling. I had tried in the past to journal about my feelings whenever I was upset, but it usually only made me feel worse and not productive, so I gave it up. I always just assumed journaling wasn't my thing and that it was pointless to write down what you were feeling because it felt like no sort of outlet to me. However, I recently discovered the art of journaling in modern times. I have found that journaling has no limits or rules to it. It is your pieces of paper to do what you please. In fact, I have found that different types of journals can inspire you to get started in journaling.
An Everyday Journal.
If you're new to journaling, this is probably the journal you will first reach for. An everyday journal consists of you just basically talking about your day everyday. You have the freedom to put down whatever you want on the pages, such as receipts or small souvenirs from the day. It's interesting to look back at the journals years later and see just how different your daily routine is from then, and also recall some fun memories along the way.
Overall, I have learned that journaling has no rules. It's important to have an outlet for your own pleasure. The safety that no one will see what you put in there is also another reason to let everything out and be fearless. The longer you hang on to the energy built up inside, the more it will explode later. That is why a daily expression helps you focus and stay grounded in your everyday life.
