# 11 Life-Changing Journaling Tips for Beginners

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- Author: [[Jennifer]]
- Full Title: 11 Life-Changing Journaling Tips for Beginners
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> [!tldr]
> Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. To help beginners get started, the author shares 11 tips, like using prompts and writing honestly. The key is to enjoy the process and make journaling a regular habit.

## Highlights
1. Keep a list of go-to prompts ... They can be very helpful if you’re just starting because they give you a place to begin.

write as though you’re talking to someone else.
You can write to:
• Your future self
• Your younger self
• To someone who is no longer with us
• To someone who has hurt your feelings
• To someone you admire
• To someone who needs your help [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862h864h4mhyv3vqy6xvve3))

If you’re working from a list of journaling prompts, using a guided journal, or experimenting with a new journaling method, and something doesn’t feel right for you—then it’s OK to stop. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862kcsaxk8909cdb69f3dpe))

Remember that the point of a prompt is to get your thoughts flowing freely, not necessarily to answer or address that specific question or statement. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862kvny6qx7bt3eykq0z8zm))

But here’s the thing: too much inspiration can often lead to paralysis. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862ppxd79psqff22tjz21z1))

cover the first page with a big scribble! A friend of mine recommends doing this as a way to break the ice [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862r1djv5s1px2z8f233efa))

Freewriting is a form of journaling where you write everything down without stopping, editing or even correcting grammar until your mind feels empty. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862t96pgsrqk03vdvpcj643))

Keep this in mind at the start of your journey as you may feel pressure to journal the “right way”. When it comes to journaling, there is no right way. It’s your space to explore how you see fit. Don’t overthink it—just keep writing! [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862vd6rrf591ccavj9s1f5b))

To get the full benefits of journaling, you have to be honest. Open up and be vulnerable—it’s one of the few genuinely private spaces you have (unless you choose to share your journal with someone). The more honest you are, the closer you’ll get to your truth. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862vy4n84vzqznh9t62t0qx))

Whenever you have a thought or feel strong emotions, write them down. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j862ww1v0j1ebb9rfkd1ww7e))

