Look at us, equipped with all sorts of tablets, laptops, mobile phones, and other high-tech equipment, yet we still lean on the good ol’ reliable pen and paper. Much like classic novels, Moleskine notebooks, and .5 G2 pens, journaling is another timeless thing that is here to stay. This might be because the many scientifically proven benefits of journaling overwhelm the inconvenience of not always having a notebook and pencil on hand.
Yet, the main problem holding people back from keeping a journal is what to journal about. Often, individuals keep a journal for those chance “brain blink” moments to note a random idea that popped into their heads. However, that’s just one of the purposes of journaling. Journaling ideas are literally as vast as the ocean. Anything you can think of can be noted down on paper. And although creative journal ideas can be found literally within your current sight (even with your eyes closed), the hard part is dissembling those thoughts and then piecing them back together. But that’s what we are here for—we do the hard part, you keep the fruits. So if you’ve ever thought of keeping a journal but kept backing off because you lacked things to journal about, fear no more—we’ve got you covered for a good while.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of fun journal ideas and random journal entry ideas to write about to keep your thoughts documented in black and white. Or whatever color pen you plan on using. Did you like any of the below ideas for journaling? Let us know by giving them an upvote. Also, any other cool journaling ideas we should have mentioned? Share them in the comments. Also, let us know whether you keep a journal or are planning on starting one!
#61
Write something someone said or did that made your day.
Consider an instance when someone did or said something that made you gleam with happiness and gratitude. What was that thing, and what about its circumstances made you more inclined to smile when you thought about it?
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#62
Write your solution to a particular problem or challenge.
You most likely have solutions to particular issues or know how to overcome a specific obstacle. Perhaps you had to learn it the hard way, as most of us do. Writing in your notebook about it may evolve into a beneficial blog post or even a book. A best-seller, maybe?
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#63
Write about something you’ve recently read.
Write about what stood out to you recently and why it still matters, whether you're thinking about a memorable excerpt from a book, a blog post or article you recently read, or a magazine headline.
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#64
Begin a journal entry with a prayer.
Your daily journal is a perfect space to express yourself fully. Writing about your issues increases the likelihood that you'll find the solutions, blessings, and successes you're looking for, whether you have problems that need to be resolved or need assistance with any of them.
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#65
Use a painting or a picture to inspire your writing.
Write about the time you saw a photo in a magazine or on the internet that drew your attention and transported your mind elsewhere or the time you purchased an art piece that inspired you to envision a life that could one day be your own.
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#66
Use a timer.
After setting the timer for 10 to 30 minutes, just write whatever comes to mind. If a lot of what you're writing seems silly or weird, you're on the right track. Thoughts are messy, and every mind needs decluttering.
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#67
Just a single sentence.
Compose a single sentence. Then another. You may stop then, or you can keep going. One of those sentences may ignite something. But even if they don’t, you’ve written two sentences, and that’s something.
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#68
Write an encouraging personal note to yourself.
Write an encouraging letter to yourself about the day you'll have or a difficulty you'll be confronting today, just as you would in a diary. Write the words you would like to hear from a friend. But the friend is you.
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#69
Start with your favorite meal.
Write about the ingredients and preparation of your favorite dish. Whether you enjoyed this meal by yourself or with someone, describe your best experience. How come it's your favorite meal?
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#70
Write an internal dialogue by dictation.
Bring two of your "selves" together for an open discussion. Consider your past and current selves, your wounded self and your caring, compassionate caretaker self, or your tempted self and your powerful self. Take notes for the voices in your thoughts.
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#71
Describe something you can’t imagine your life without.
Narrow down to the essentials you'd want to have with you at all costs if you lost everything else, whether that be a specific lotion, a particular kind of coffee, or your favorite pair of jeans. How did you come across these items, and why do you think they're such an important part of your life?
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#72
Write about the apps helping you function as an adult.
To start, make a quick list of the applications you use the most. Then, write about one or more of your favorite apps and how they make your life easier. Why are they superior to any similar ones you've tried? How have they affected your life, if at all?
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#73
Try digital journaling.
Digital journaling offers a new approach to documenting your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The act of journaling doesn’t change, but the format does: instead of using a physical notebook, you can write down or voice record your ideas on a phone, computer, or tablet. And you can employ emojis!
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#74
Brainstorm.
A brainstorming session should aim to produce as many ideas as possible without evaluating or rejecting any of them. It should be enjoyable and open-ended. This might be useful if you’re working on a personal, sensitive project or trying to flesh out an idea before you share it with others.
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