You don’t have to feel forced to keep a specific type of journal since many different ways to use one. Here are just some of the many methods of journaling you can use.
General Journal
The first method of journaling is the most traditional form, which is where you simply write down your thoughts as often as needed. You might write in the journal a couple of days a week when you have the time or a reason to do so. Or you may journal once a day at the end of the day, similar to keeping a diary. This method is the most flexible since it is really up to you to do it. With a general method of journaling, the frequency, what to include, and type of journal organization you use is entirely up to you.
Bullet Journal
This is a newer form of journaling, but one that is getting popular very fast. Bullet journaling provides a way to keep track of everything in your daily life, including finances, goals and bucket lists, family life, work, mental and physical health, and more. With bullet journaling, you primarily use symbols and short words or phrases to discuss different things instead of whole pages of writing, like with a general or standard form of journaling. It also has an index and page numbers since there are so many different sections in the journal.
Dream Journal
There are journals about a specific topic, such as your dreams. This is the perfect journal to keep if you are someone with confusing, elaborate, or vivid dreams. You can have a dream section in a bullet journal or dedicate one small journal to nothing but recording your goals. It helps to write them down immediately upon waking, as you will quickly forget them.
Gratitude Journal
A gratitude journal is where you aren’t just talking about all your thoughts or what you do daily but only talking about the good things. It is meant to help you practice mindfulness and live a happier life through gratitude. You look at the positive parts of your day, no matter how big or small they are, and put those in your journal. You can focus more on your life and dwell less on the wrong things by doing this. Over time, you can start to heal and live a more joyous life.
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