Name: How to start journaling
Uploaded: 2026-02-11T08:40:47.000Z
Duration: 1 min 34 s
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Journaling is one of the most important parts of mental health improvement.

So I'm gonna go over some reasons on why you should at least try journaling and how to get started.

The first reason is that journaling can reduce your stress and help you manage anxiety.

By putting your feelings on paper, they become easier to analyze.

This process helps you identify the key factors causing your stress as you take the time to articulate your thoughts in a few sentences rather than letting them overwhelm you.

Perfectionism has always been a struggle for when I create things, and

by giving myself the freedom to write down whatever comes to my mind, I've learned to accept that the outcome doesn't have to be faultless.

The third reason you should journal is that it will increase your productivity.

Have you ever had an idea you were about to write down on your phone only to suddenly forget it?

Whenever you have an idea or something you need to remember, you can quickly note it down in your journal.

This way you avoid the risk of getting distracted by your phone.

Now you will hopefully have some reasons to start.

So now I'm gonna give you three steps on how you can start journaling.

Step one is Create the habit of journaling.

Set aside a few minutes every day to write.

You can try different writing styles to see what fits you the best.

Starting small with journaling makes it easier to build a habit, reduces overwhelm, and ensures consistency.

Every action offers feedback and lessons regardless of the outcome.