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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?

Posted by Ginger, Volunteer Mentor @gingerw, Jun 19, 2020

Long ago –okay, for me, it was long ago!- it was common for a young person to keep a diary, a place to write down the heartaches and giggles of growing up, the trials and tribulations of school, friendships, sports and activities. Sometimes it was a locked book, so that we felt secure knowing our secret thought remained a secret.

How times have changed! While I no longer keep a classic diary, it is no less important for me to write down thoughts, ideas, and heaven-knows-what, on a regular basis. Nowadays, the common name is a “journal”, and seems to appeal to every segment of society. There are an abundance of ways to do this, and so many reasons why. Although I prefer longhand, many people use a computer, and there are any number of prompts/styles/methods.

Let’s explore this together!

Do you journal? What prompted you to start? What would you tell someone who wants to start?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 25, 2020

@gingerw Hi Ginger,
By "bullet journal" do you mean a journal where you just record bullet points rather than writing out sentences? I'm not familiar with that term, but the concept seems quicker and more manageable, especially when fatigued.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 25, 2020
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@hopeful33250

@gingerw Hi Ginger,
By "bullet journal" do you mean a journal where you just record bullet points rather than writing out sentences? I'm not familiar with that term, but the concept seems quicker and more manageable, especially when fatigued.

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@hopeful33250 Teresa, yes, along those lines. I think I might try a hybrid of my regular journaling and this, like @harriethodgson1 mentioned. When I googled the term, there seem to be pluses and minuses to it, from my standpoint.

I will be interested What you and others think?
Ginger

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Funcountess | @funcountess | Sep 25, 2020
In reply to @gingerw "@hopeful33250 Teresa, yes, along those lines. I think I might try a hybrid of my regular..." + (show)
@gingerw

@hopeful33250 Teresa, yes, along those lines. I think I might try a hybrid of my regular journaling and this, like @harriethodgson1 mentioned. When I googled the term, there seem to be pluses and minuses to it, from my standpoint.

I will be interested What you and others think?
Ginger

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Ginger,
What is bullet journaling?
Funcountess

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 25, 2020
In reply to @gingerw "@hopeful33250 Teresa, yes, along those lines. I think I might try a hybrid of my regular..." + (show)
@gingerw

@hopeful33250 Teresa, yes, along those lines. I think I might try a hybrid of my regular journaling and this, like @harriethodgson1 mentioned. When I googled the term, there seem to be pluses and minuses to it, from my standpoint.

I will be interested What you and others think?
Ginger

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@gingerw and @funcountess

I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if you can use it as a reminder, to-do list, or incorporate more details. Here is the link, https://www.oprahmag.com/life/work-money/a32155559/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal/

I think I will give it a try and use it for a to-do list, for "gratitude bullets" and also "personal goal bullets". What do you think? Anyone else want to try it?

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Funcountess | @funcountess | Sep 25, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@gingerw and @funcountess I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@gingerw and @funcountess

I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if you can use it as a reminder, to-do list, or incorporate more details. Here is the link, https://www.oprahmag.com/life/work-money/a32155559/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal/

I think I will give it a try and use it for a to-do list, for "gratitude bullets" and also "personal goal bullets". What do you think? Anyone else want to try it?

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I’m laughing, I guess I’ve been bullet journaling for years, and did not even know it.
I buy my bullet journal at staples end of every year.
Been doing this I guess for over 20 plus years.
Quicker and easier then the old imitation Leather dairy with the tiny keys.
Thanks for the website, it was an article in Oprah magazine.
Funcountess

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 26, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@gingerw and @funcountess I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@gingerw and @funcountess

I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if you can use it as a reminder, to-do list, or incorporate more details. Here is the link, https://www.oprahmag.com/life/work-money/a32155559/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal/

I think I will give it a try and use it for a to-do list, for "gratitude bullets" and also "personal goal bullets". What do you think? Anyone else want to try it?

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@hopeful33250 Teresa, that was a good beginner's article! I think I will give it a try, certainly. But certainly will not give up my calendar book that stays in my purse. It will be fun to compare notes with anyone else who may join in trying this. I wonder if the comment about numbering the pages relates to putting dates ahead of time, plus a weekly rundown?
Ginger

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 27, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@gingerw and @funcountess I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@gingerw and @funcountess

I did google "bullet journaling" and found this website. It looks as if you can use it as a reminder, to-do list, or incorporate more details. Here is the link, https://www.oprahmag.com/life/work-money/a32155559/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal/

I think I will give it a try and use it for a to-do list, for "gratitude bullets" and also "personal goal bullets". What do you think? Anyone else want to try it?

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@hopeful33250 Teresa, I printed out the article, watched the videos. Got very enthused and went to look up a type of journal to use. And was able to tell myself that I don't need another blank journal, I have half a dozen already, pick one of those. Or simply start by continuing on in the one currently in use. This being Sunday, it's a good day to start, right? And, the first of the month is coming along, too.

It will be good to compare notes with others, on how this works for them, how they choose their format, since it is all so personal, and what they think of the process!
Ginger

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criss | @criss | Sep 28, 2020
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@marjou

I use journaling as a way of getting thoughts out of my head. I'm from the generation of letter writing but seems that art is no longer. Now I wish that I had pen pal. I do try and write every day sometimes a list of what I was able to accomplish even with this darn depression and if I can't write that day I just put down " no writing today". Have been doing this for about 10 years but can't muster the courage to go back and read them. Oh well...

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I've journaled sporadically all my adult life, especially when something troubles me. It does help to straighten out my thoughts. Also I wrote often to a penpal since we were 15. I'm now 71 and my dear friend just passed away. Guess I'll be journaling more regularly now.

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elderellen | @elderellen | Oct 4, 2020

Journaling is important tool for me. I do it almost daily, I find it healing. All those emotions written down, then I find I can let them go.

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