6 Journaling Techniques That Will Change Your Life
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Date: 2024-05-11
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AzureKnight2
Honestly, I _despise_ journaling. While it may be a useful tool in managing mental health, it's one I can't ever use no matter how bad my clinical Depression ever gets.
It's mainly because there were years in school where we had daily tasks to do every morning, and the most time-intensive busywork I never had the time to do was journaling. I also hated it because the prompts were mostly inane, didn't build any skills, and we were only ever graded on if we'd written enough for every prompt. Thinking and logic never came into it. I never had time to do them in the morning, and there was never a repository of the entries, I could never keep up with them and got punished for it. (Only reason I ever got detention as a kid) Any time I even hear the word journaling I flash back to those awful years in school.
And in a very distant second reason, I came to love writing in college. And as an amateur, hobbyist writer, the thought of purposefully writing something that's intended to never be read hurts my soul.
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Honestly, I _despise_ journaling. While it may be a useful tool in managing mental health, it's one I can't ever use no matter how bad my clinical Depression ever gets.
It's mainly because there were years in school where we had daily tasks to do every morning, and the most time-intensive busywork I never had the time to do was journaling. I also hated it because the prompts were mostly inane, didn't build any skills, and we were only ever graded on if we'd written enough for every prompt. Thinking and logic never came into it. I never had time to do them in the morning, and there was never a repository of the entries, I could never keep up with them and got punished for it. (Only reason I ever got detention as a kid) Any time I even hear the word journaling I flash back to those awful years in school.
And in a very distant second reason, I came to love writing in college. And as an amateur, hobbyist writer, the thought of purposefully writing something that's intended to never be read hurts my soul.
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JJShalashaska
Welcome back dear Amanda. I missed your voice.
And since some months already I started journaling again after 12 years and it helped me to fight back a big depressive state. Without even knowing I was practicing all the techniques reported in this video.
I usually do journaling while listening to uplifting music, like the one by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. They were a true positive Force of Nature, writing down my thoughts and feelings while listening to them is really a medication. When I feel bad and I share that suffering with myself, putting it on paper helps me to feel better. And when I'm good, putting my best thoughts on paper helps me feel empowered. If only I didn't waste so much time of my life talking to others instead of talking to myself, today I would have felt much better and more confident!
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Welcome back dear Amanda. I missed your voice.
And since some months already I started journaling again after 12 years and it helped me to fight back a big depressive state. Without even knowing I was practicing all the techniques reported in this video.
I usually do journaling while listening to uplifting music, like the one by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. They were a true positive Force of Nature, writing down my thoughts and feelings while listening to them is really a medication. When I feel bad and I share that suffering with myself, putting it on paper helps me to feel better. And when I'm good, putting my best thoughts on paper helps me feel empowered. If only I didn't waste so much time of my life talking to others instead of talking to myself, today I would have felt much better and more confident!
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airenmarie1250
I used to journal my dreams frequently when I was in my 20s. I used to have several books completely full of dream recounts. I also believe, and still believe, that dreams have a deep spiritual meaning, and I would often interpret them as I wrote about them. Of course, my dreams were always incredibly vivid and complex.
Eventually, I stopped, because I listened to what others told me. My family doesn't see dreams the way that I do, and they would tell me that they didn't have any meaning, making me feel like my dream journaling was pointless. In fact, they didn't like the idea of me even just journaling my thoughts, I guess because they felt like I should just talk to someone instead, although when I'd try to talk about my thoughts and feelings, no one would want to hear it. Funny how that works.
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I used to journal my dreams frequently when I was in my 20s. I used to have several books completely full of dream recounts. I also believe, and still believe, that dreams have a deep spiritual meaning, and I would often interpret them as I wrote about them. Of course, my dreams were always incredibly vivid and complex.
Eventually, I stopped, because I listened to what others told me. My family doesn't see dreams the way that I do, and they would tell me that they didn't have any meaning, making me feel like my dream journaling was pointless. In fact, they didn't like the idea of me even just journaling my thoughts, I guess because they felt like I should just talk to someone instead, although when I'd try to talk about my thoughts and feelings, no one would want to hear it. Funny how that works.
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attablet1322
i have a journal and started last September. i was writing everyday and it was always with me through my life because i thought it was be nice to look back at all the fun times i had whenever I'm old. i chose a great time to start too since it was when my life started to become the best section of my entire existence. 4 months later though, let's just say. I'm greiving a breakup and even to this day I've lost motivation to continue. i still write, but only for the really big ups/downs. i want to journal more though, so how can i encourage myself to be motivated in these hurting times thank you in advance, stay strong and remember you're not alone in life!
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i have a journal and started last September. i was writing everyday and it was always with me through my life because i thought it was be nice to look back at all the fun times i had whenever I'm old. i chose a great time to start too since it was when my life started to become the best section of my entire existence. 4 months later though, let's just say. I'm greiving a breakup and even to this day I've lost motivation to continue. i still write, but only for the really big ups/downs. i want to journal more though, so how can i encourage myself to be motivated in these hurting times thank you in advance, stay strong and remember you're not alone in life!
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Yellowlime8890
I poetry my life. Both happy and nothappy emotions and/or happenings. It changed me positively. Now I notice weird details about life and can still remember a lot of them (for example what clothes she weared during our date 2 weeks ago and what colour plants she picked. It also gives me a feeling of pride when I read them back. Like ye, I created that piece. Especially when I show them to some friends and they wow'ed or smiled (feels amazing to me because then the emotion that is put inside was delivered.
Also the best thing, my poetry doesn't have to be good.
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I poetry my life. Both happy and nothappy emotions and/or happenings. It changed me positively. Now I notice weird details about life and can still remember a lot of them (for example what clothes she weared during our date 2 weeks ago and what colour plants she picked. It also gives me a feeling of pride when I read them back. Like ye, I created that piece. Especially when I show them to some friends and they wow'ed or smiled (feels amazing to me because then the emotion that is put inside was delivered.
Also the best thing, my poetry doesn't have to be good.
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karolwithaz
Whenever something bothers me, I go on my laptop to write a journal entry of my thoughts until I feel satisfied and once that is done I review what I wrote to reflect on my feelings as well as the state of mind that led me to the entry.
It really helps because if you don't feel comfortable telling others what's on your mind or you want to understand your feelings better than doing a journal helps you express yourself to understand yourself.
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Whenever something bothers me, I go on my laptop to write a journal entry of my thoughts until I feel satisfied and once that is done I review what I wrote to reflect on my feelings as well as the state of mind that led me to the entry.
It really helps because if you don't feel comfortable telling others what's on your mind or you want to understand your feelings better than doing a journal helps you express yourself to understand yourself.
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katyhoward8709
I do bullet journaling, which allows me to become more organised during the day and keep me focused on the tasks I need to do. I include setups for daily wins (what was my little win today, things I’m thankful for, and goal tracking or life goals. So I sort of encompass a few of these styles all together! I’ve only done this properly for a year and a half, so still learning and finding my style but it’s coming together!
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I do bullet journaling, which allows me to become more organised during the day and keep me focused on the tasks I need to do. I include setups for daily wins (what was my little win today, things I’m thankful for, and goal tracking or life goals. So I sort of encompass a few of these styles all together! I’ve only done this properly for a year and a half, so still learning and finding my style but it’s coming together!
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Jockwardia
So! I did write a journal for about 3 years from 2019-2022. Until my deppression started to worsen and I couldn't stand my own toughts. Today I would avoid those journals, sepecially when my toughts was very dark and filled with hatred for myself. since then my journaling has been on pause and haven't thought about returning to it. Maybe with this new knowledge on how to journal correctly would be more successfull.
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So! I did write a journal for about 3 years from 2019-2022. Until my deppression started to worsen and I couldn't stand my own toughts. Today I would avoid those journals, sepecially when my toughts was very dark and filled with hatred for myself. since then my journaling has been on pause and haven't thought about returning to it. Maybe with this new knowledge on how to journal correctly would be more successfull.
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KuruGDI
Journaling would surely be interesting, but it takes too much time that I'd rather spend wth something else.
To _keep it short_ is not really an option for me since I can't think of any way to keep it short and still keep it's meaning.
I'm rather an _image person_ that takes images with their phone and _stores_ (in thought) the memories in that phone.
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Journaling would surely be interesting, but it takes too much time that I'd rather spend wth something else.
To _keep it short_ is not really an option for me since I can't think of any way to keep it short and still keep it's meaning.
I'm rather an _image person_ that takes images with their phone and _stores_ (in thought) the memories in that phone.
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miamor-asmr
i think i like someone, and they’ve made it clear they like me back. I think it might blossom into a relationship. Could you make a video discussing healthy patterns how to continue a loving relationship with oneself while being in a relationship. I don’t want to lose myself while being in one, and i always want to make sure to spend time with myself.
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i think i like someone, and they’ve made it clear they like me back. I think it might blossom into a relationship. Could you make a video discussing healthy patterns how to continue a loving relationship with oneself while being in a relationship. I don’t want to lose myself while being in one, and i always want to make sure to spend time with myself.
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lexiemai1048
I’m involved in a lot of music events at my school, and I always future self journal the audition process everyday for a week or so before the actual audition. It always helps with my nerves and is just a great way to prep mentally. I also write down 3 daily gratitudes every morning before I start my day. Helps with motivation
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I’m involved in a lot of music events at my school, and I always future self journal the audition process everyday for a week or so before the actual audition. It always helps with my nerves and is just a great way to prep mentally. I also write down 3 daily gratitudes every morning before I start my day. Helps with motivation
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RJones-tn5vg
I usually do the stream of consciousness and gratitude journaling, but once a year I write letters to myself. Once to my past self and one to my future self. It helps me highlight what challenges I overcame in the past year and think through how I will navigate the coming year. It's fun to red the previous year's letters
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I usually do the stream of consciousness and gratitude journaling, but once a year I write letters to myself. Once to my past self and one to my future self. It helps me highlight what challenges I overcame in the past year and think through how I will navigate the coming year. It's fun to red the previous year's letters
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user-jp5cc5mj2w
If I had a dream journal, I just know it would be wacky! I had a dream just the other night, and my Mum was my Mum, then she was taken by some guys in a subway truck, then she turned into some Muslim guy, but I still called her Mum, and the van got folded into a tent, I just couldn't keep up with my own mind XD
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If I had a dream journal, I just know it would be wacky! I had a dream just the other night, and my Mum was my Mum, then she was taken by some guys in a subway truck, then she turned into some Muslim guy, but I still called her Mum, and the van got folded into a tent, I just couldn't keep up with my own mind XD
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davids2096
I used to as a teenager! I wish I could go back in time to find those old diaries of mine, because I have no idea what happened to them! It would be interesting to know what my younger self was like! I will attempt to start journaling again! Thanks Amanda & Psych2go! You keep us motivated in countless ways! Bye!
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I used to as a teenager! I wish I could go back in time to find those old diaries of mine, because I have no idea what happened to them! It would be interesting to know what my younger self was like! I will attempt to start journaling again! Thanks Amanda & Psych2go! You keep us motivated in countless ways! Bye!
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ems. master
2, 3, 4) and 5) were important for my healing process and still are important. I also do 6) because it's interesting. For me, 1) doesn't work well because either I'll end up in an anxious spiral, or I'll write things that are not important, which will make it harder to find where I've written important stuff.
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2, 3, 4) and 5) were important for my healing process and still are important. I also do 6) because it's interesting. For me, 1) doesn't work well because either I'll end up in an anxious spiral, or I'll write things that are not important, which will make it harder to find where I've written important stuff.
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mekman4
A relative bought me this book and then I lost it and then bought it again, because it was far less literal and linked symbols in my dreams to real world things going on in my mind and in my day. It’s the best dream book I’ve ever used: _The Dreamer's Dictionary - by Stearn Robinson & Tom Corbett_
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A relative bought me this book and then I lost it and then bought it again, because it was far less literal and linked symbols in my dreams to real world things going on in my mind and in my day. It’s the best dream book I’ve ever used: _The Dreamer's Dictionary - by Stearn Robinson & Tom Corbett_
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Timestamps
1. Stream of consciousness journaling 0: 28
2. Gratitude journaling 1: 24
3. Future self journaling 2: 11
4. Intention setting journaling 3: 18
5. Self reflection journaling 4: 05
6. Dream journaling 4: 57
Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day.
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Timestamps
1. Stream of consciousness journaling 0: 28
2. Gratitude journaling 1: 24
3. Future self journaling 2: 11
4. Intention setting journaling 3: 18
5. Self reflection journaling 4: 05
6. Dream journaling 4: 57
Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day.
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namethestars
I don't journal but I do write, something I've been doing since I was a child; I started as a means to deal with emotions surrounding my home life. Even in fictional settings I was able to use it as a means to steady myself. Writing, whatever the means, is a very cathartic experience.
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I don't journal but I do write, something I've been doing since I was a child; I started as a means to deal with emotions surrounding my home life. Even in fictional settings I was able to use it as a means to steady myself. Writing, whatever the means, is a very cathartic experience.
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SoulDigester
i largely do self reflection journaling at the end of my day. intention setting is just tracking my habits but i do give my friends weekly reports. i also do tarot readings for myself in the morning just to give myself an idea of things, it all depends on the spread i'm choosing lol
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i largely do self reflection journaling at the end of my day. intention setting is just tracking my habits but i do give my friends weekly reports. i also do tarot readings for myself in the morning just to give myself an idea of things, it all depends on the spread i'm choosing lol
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Ghosted3000
Hey I was wondering if you could make a video about how to get over guilt I'm only 12 and still struggling with guilt I don't want it anymore and would like to know how to get over it. Im asking this from you since your voice and animations are calming thanks so much if you do
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Hey I was wondering if you could make a video about how to get over guilt I'm only 12 and still struggling with guilt I don't want it anymore and would like to know how to get over it. Im asking this from you since your voice and animations are calming thanks so much if you do
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