Journaling in the Fall – It’s Not Too Late to Start

Journaling is an amazing and therapeutic practice to participate in year-round, but 
especially useful in the fall season. Here are some reasons to begin journaling in the fall 
if you aren’t already, and some tips for what to write about.


Why Journal in the Fall?

There isn’t a time of year when journaling is better than another, but if you have never 
written in a journal before, fall is a great time to start. For many people, fall feels like a 
new start. It is the start of the 4th quarter, everyone is back to their normal schedules 
following the summer break, and you are starting to get ready for the holidays.

From relieving your stress to getting back to your goals, you can benefit in so many 
ways by writing in a journal during the fall season. This is true whether you are brand 
new to journaling or coming back to it after a long break.


Have a Fall Re-Start with Your Journal

You can use your journal to re-start your life this fall. It helps you get back on track, set 
your goals, and really see what your priorities are. Maybe you are feeling a little lost, 
unproductive, or unmotivated. If you don’t know why, it is impossible to fix it on your 
own. You can find a lot of clarity just by writing in your journal every day. You need to be 
open and honest with yourself in your journal in order for it to be the most beneficial for 
you. 

Start writing stream of consciousness style, where you just write about whatever comes 
to mind. You can feel free to bounce back and forth between topics, based on where 
your mind goes. Before too long, you will have gained a lot of clarity and will be well on 
your way to having the fall season ever.


Tips for Journaling

If you are new to journaling, here are a few tips to help you get started:

Ignore all rules of writing – This is important, because of you are paying too much 
attention to grammar and sentence structure, it will be hard to focus on your thoughts 
and feelings. Nobody is going to read your journal, so just write how you want and don’t 
worry about errors.

Use a journal and pen you LOVE – One of the best things you can do before you start 
journaling is find a journal you absolutely adore. It should be the perfect size, something 
you like to look at, and easy to open and lay flat while you write. Experiment with 
different journals until you find the type you personally love. Add in your favorite pen, 
and you’re ready to go!

Add it to your daily routine – Lastly, it is really helpful to add journaling into your daily 
routine, either in the morning or evening. This helps you stay consistent with using it 
every day.
