@ericinfl Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I imagine having a template as you described must help you bring a sense of routine and habit to you. My dad was the same, he started every entry with a "weather report" plus where he was physically at. It created a format that was simple to repeat. And, I find myself following more of a "reporting" style before delving into the "notes" section like you do.

Thank you for sharing what has worked for you. So many ways to get yourself journaling. How have you seen your life change since starting journaling? More in tune with yourself? Calmer by "getting it ll out"?
Ginger