15 Things To Include In Your Journal

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If you are like me, then you live a very busy life.

You have a multitude of responsibilities both at work and at home. You carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.

Unfortunately, there are many people who don’t have someone to help share their burden.

That’s where keeping a journal can come in handy.

Think of it as having a secret friend that you can tell anything to without judgment.

Journaling Through A New Year | Do you want to organize your life and enrich your soul? Look no further. This post will walk you through the benefits of journaling and the value it will add to your life.

What? You don’t have a journal?

No worries. Starting a journal is as easy as 1-2-3!

Check out this post to learn about the benefits journaling can add to your life as well as where to start with creating your own journal.

Writing in a journal daily can help to relieve stress and unload some of your worries. A journal is a place where you can be you.

What Should You Include In Your Journal?

There is a multitude of things you could write about in your journal.

Truthfully, the sky is the limit!

Your journal is personal so you can customize it to fit your needs.

A journal should be functional.

It shouldn’t feel like a burden when you sit down to write in it.

The purpose of keeping a journal is to improve your mental/emotional health as well as adding a bit of organization to your life.

Ever wondered what to put in your daily journal?  Here are 15 ideas for what you should include in your daily journal.
  1. Inspirational Quotes
  2. Bible Verses
  3. Self Reflections
  4. Your Goals
  5. World Events & Your Feelings Toward What Happened
  6. Milestones In Your Life & Their Impact
  7. Challenges You Are Facing & Possible Solutions
  8. Prayers
  9. Gratitude
  10. Fears & Worries
  11. Record Your Dreams
  12. Your Bucket List
  13. Daily Affirmations
  14. Weekly/Monthly Reflections
  15. Letters To Someone That You Miss (Even If They’ve Already Passed Away)

The list could go on and on, but I hope that this will give you some ideas for what you could include in your daily journal.


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Remember that journaling is personal.

It is meant to add value to your life.

We only get one chance to live.

Make everyday count!

Hobby enthusiast with a passion for bullet journaling. Hi! I'm Cynthia-mother of two tweens and founder of CynthiaBrandel.com. Click through to read my story.

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Published author and founder of https://cynthiabrandel.com, Cynthia has captivated the world with her works of fiction including The Sanctorian Series and her latest work, The Revenant City Series. Lover of young adult reads and fantasy reads, Cynthia has transformed her passions into a full-time career.

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