How to Create a Basic Journal Practice

If you have been feeling a little overwhelmed by journaling and aren’t really sure how to 
add it to your life, it might be that you are overthinking it. Journaling is nothing more 
than writing your thoughts or ideas onto paper, whether that is a journal, notebook, or 
just blank piece of paper. Here are some tips for creating a basic journaling practice.


Know Why You Are Journaling

Before you can do anything, you need to know WHY you are doing it. If you don’t 
understand your own reasons, it will be very hard to stay motivated. What made you 
want to start writing in a journal? Was it a recommendation to relieve stress, or do you 
just want a safe space to vent? Are you trying to express more gratitude, or are you 
scripting for the law of attraction? All of this matters because it helps you understand the 
importance of a daily practice, and keeps you motivated.


Consider a Morning or Nighttime Routine

For a journaling practice, you want to create a routine, which will then allow you to turn it 
into a habit you don’t even have to think about. Start by figuring out if you would prefer 
writing in your journal in the morning or the evening. This is going to depend on your 
personal preference and your schedule. Everyone has a time of day when they either 
have a little more free time, or want something to help them relax and get away from the 
electronics for a little bit.


Decide What You Want to Journal About

Do you have a specific purpose for your journal? Maybe you are working on the law of 
attraction so you are using your journal for scripting, or you have a lot on your mind and 
need a place to vent and figure things out. You definitely don’t have to write about the 
same thing every day in your journal, but this is going to help you to figure out the best 
journaling practice. For example, if you are doing it for anxiety or stress relief, adding 
things like essential oils or soft music while you write is really going to help your practice 
overall.


Set Up Your Journaling Area

It helps a lot to have a designated area for journaling, as it creates ambiance and turns 
it into something you really look forward to. Maybe you have a desk in your bedroom, an 
office where you can set up a little space, or you write on your dining room table. Set it 
up with your journal, writing utensil, and a little ambiance like candles or essential oils.




