You might be surprised to know that there are different types of journaling, and there’s a writing prompt for every type. It’s not all about writing the events of your day, though it can be. Instead, you can choose all sorts of subgenres of journal writing.
Anne Frank’s diary contains their family’s daily events, and Da Vinci’s diary contains pictures, ideas, diagrams, and labels. And Darwin’s reads like a captain’s log of the expedition.
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Write a letter to someone you know or someone you’ve never met. You don’t need to send it. A letter could be a great way to reflect on an embarrassing event in the past or a traumatic experience.
Track your family’s genealogy in your journal. Start by creating a family tree and filling in as many members as possible. Then, take your journal with you to family members and ask them to help fill in the gaps.
A daily reflection is a great way to create a journaling habit and practice intentional living. If you find writing your journal daily challenging, commit to jotting down a daily reflection.
Gratitude journaling is a therapeutic practice of writing down things that make you feel grateful. In addition, studies have shown that daily writing in a gratitude journal lowers anxiety and stress.