I consistently kept a journal from about 8 years old until I was like 18 and then adulthood got me. Lol. I am 36 now and using it as kind of creative outlet. I decorate the pages and then write about my day. I find the decorating makes me excited to do it each day.
Amazing Carrie, thank you for sharing your journey! I was heartbroken recently because mold caught onto all my diary notebooks and paper and I've had to have a rough job in trying to save them. This was sadly due to mold spores in my new apartment and I'm looking to move later in the year, but just in general for long term survival make sure to protect and archive all your precious journals in document storage containers. Because I love my diaries so much, I actually recently bought 9 more notebooks and 6 A4 journal notepads so that I can later rewrite my old entries into the new fresh journals when I've time and put these all safely in separate plastic storage boxes. I'm sure once I'm in a new environment it'll be better, but I had to stay here due to homelessness issues. I'm doing the rewriting purely out of sentimental value, so that no matter what, at least the entries chronicled are saved. I've been doing research recently and for long term preservation I would recommend you invest in storage containers, it's so worth it, and every few months wipe the journals down gently with a microfiber cloth of diluted hydrogen peroxide on the covers and alcohol wipes along the page corners, just to be extra safe! You inspire me a lot. I wrote diaries from 2008-2016, so that was 6 day-per-page year diaries, nearly daily like you, and later notebooks for more diary letter entries per week in reflective style, and its such a passion when it becomes a daily treat and the interest picks up momentum I notice when you see how far our journeys go and deepens our self awareness and gratitude for things. But yeah, I'm heartbroken about my diaries getting damaged with mold - I didn't even notice them getting affected for so long as they were safely away in drawers, but the mold got at it somehow.. On the brightside, the new diaries and containers I got for the new ones are at least something and its worth having them preserved for long-term, but those are my thoughts just as one diarist to the next! :)
I'm so sorry you are dealing with trying to save damaged journals. I just wanted to thank you for the good advice on storing journals for preservation because in 2015 I had a devastating house fire. I wasn't too upset about my possessions. Most everything can be replaced. I was however upset at losing the 10 journals I had completed along with photo albums and other memories. I understand how you feel.
@@katiesaylor933 oh god, Katie! I'm so sorry!! I completely understand the loss. But remember this, something that was gained from the creative flow can't be lost and will always serve you in practice in future inspirations you have! I really believe creative inspiration comes from something beyond comprehension, precious, but will always serve you when open to letting it unleash and just come naturally. From diarist to another diarist, we will persevere, and in future definitely consider preserving your journals and diaries in safe containers if possible. Did the house fire destroy the diaries completely or damage them? If only damaged and can decipher the handwriting, etc, consider recording it in other notebooks just to have a record of the entries. Or even from yer own memory write reflectively entries of what those lost papers explored! :) Remember yer never alone, and I wish you the very best in yer exploration of writing in future. ✨🙂
@@paperstoryjournals Yess! I forgot to add that with my message as well. Because of my context, I put interior dehumidifiers and Silica Gel Desiccant packs in the storage containers to help with the moisture and prevent mold growth. But cleaning the storage containers every few weeks and airing them out with a HEPA Air Purifier every few months helps a lot too. :)
I started journaling in January 1st 2022. Some times I do it daily or do it as "catching-up ". I'm going to start my 14th journal soon. Carrie's video makes me motivated a lot. You're so inspiring.❤ The most struggle is when I set my reminder to do it before bed, but then I'll feel very sleepy. But still I kinda force my self to do it.😢
Honestly my notes app saves me. I’m not a daily journal person (I want to be) but whenever I feel like I need to journal but really can’t be bothered, I just type it out in my notes app. It’s not quite the same, but I feel it has the same benefits in just giving me a release, even when I can’t be bothered to get my journal out
Hello Carrie, your video showed up on my feed. I think the universe wanted me to hear you. I began journaling when I was 9yrs old and stopped for years after a family member read and shared my journal with others. I began journaling again as an adult when I lived alone. In 2021 I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Had multiple surgeries, lots of complications and now have serious health issues still. I haven’t journaled during any of it, I just couldn’t bear writing down what was happening. I still don’t journal because of chronic pain and health issues, my days are boring and mostly involve my 3 weekly doctors appointments and treatments. I would love some advice on how to motivate oneself to journal when your life is boring and depressing. Thank you for making this video ❤
Hi Felicia❤️ Firstly, I want to say thank you for sharing such a vulnerable comment. I can only imagine the strength you’ve needed to get through your journey thus far. I will absolutely be praying for you… a miracle for your chronic pain and health issues. I made a video titled “journaling through heartbreak” a couple years back. It’s obviously on a different topic, but it sheds light on how I used journaling during a depressing and difficult time for myself. Again, very very different from what you’re going through, so I don’t mean to compare the two at all. But there may be some aspects of that video that could be beneficial to you when looking at journaling during a hard time. As for the boring days, I mentioned in a reply to someone else that I think there is beauty in having repetitive days because it forces us to ~seek out~ something to write about. The little moments amidst the mundane. A small moment of relief, a little win, something to be grateful for. It helps me focus on gratitude or introspection DURING my day because I’m looking for something to write about later. Even if you don’t write about your day specifically, the act of writing itself can be therapeutic and helpful, especially on boring days when your mind may not have been moving as much. Viewing journaling as a ~tool~ and a ~resource~ has been very helpful for me. Regardless, I am so glad to have gotten this chance to connect with you here, and I’m very glad you’re taking care of yourself to the best of your ability. I wish you all the best, and I’m sending much love your way❤️
My biggest fear on keeping a journal on a daily basis is telling the truth. I am not a bad person, but I have a lot of secrets and I don’t feel I can write them down and feel comfortable that someone will find them, etc.. I would love to write down my honesty, goodness real guts, but I’m afraid, any hints or tips on how to get past this thanks, Gary
Write down anything on your mind, then burn the page. If you don't have a fireplace or somewhere you could safely do this, you can also shred it. Get yourself a shredder or shredding scissors and shred it once you're done. It gets out of your head but nothing is left on paper for anyone else to see :) Just an idea.
OMG I FEEL THIS!! Even though I'm a grown adult, I still don't feel completely comfortable writing down my deepest darkest secrets and spilling my guts out onto a page. Especially if there's even the slightest chance that someone else could read it.
once i glued the two pages together. maybe not the best idea is someone is snooping since they can just rip it apart (it would be a bit ruined BUT still kinda secretive/hard to read), but if u just wanna hide it from yourself (like to clear your mind and never look back) it really works ❤
Could you please go into depth about how you can journal while sick/have a cold? Because I do daily journal, but when I am ill, I really don’t feel well enough to! Thanks ☺️ ❤
When I’m sick, I just write on the page really big ‘Sick Day’ and then I doodle around it or add stickers to the page later hen I feel better. Sometimes I’ll journal in bullet points. Like: ‘Sick Day -fever -didn’t leave the bed -feel like crap’ So you can still journal and have some memories for the day, but… no effort.
4:53 This reminded me of something. One of our great Islamic Scholar in history named Imam Ibn e Al Qayyam had a habit and discipline of writing something everyday. One day, he had some guests come over , he excused his guests for 5 minutes , when he came back his guests asked what was he doing? He said : I went to write one sentence so that my habit and discipline of writing doesn't break❤️
When I started journaling in summer 2023, I was journaling like 1 small paragraph while waiting for unity engine to load. I only had small entries in ballpoint Then I decided to switch to gel pen to journal when I was I was actually sticking to it. With the gel pen, it was less tiring to write with so I started writing longer entries During my 2nd journal was my journaling honeymoon phase so I was writing multiple pages a day with lots of doodles and color I then switched to journaling with fountain pen and how it's my favorite way to journal But my journaling has fallen off since my 3rd journal since the honeymoon phase is over. I still write everyday (only ever missed 1 day but I did manage to catch up and never missed another day again). I write before turning on my laptop after school. I wish I had more color in my entries instead of just paragraphs cause it kinda gets boring to look at once in a while. Been trying to incorporate more doodles to add more color but I'm wondering what more ways I can spice things up and have more color. I have a bunch of colorful markers i've had for like 3 years I really want to use up and recently have been given colorful gel pens for my birthday and I really want to use those things. I'm at my 6th journal but my entries have really gotten bland compared to my 2nd journal, school feels rather repetitive and I also have less time to be creative or write in them. I honestly just write so I can remember high school in the future. Tbh wish I wrote earlier so I had info about middle school too. I'm in my 2nd year of high school which feels very meh but since it doesn't last forever i'd like to have a view on it that isn't rose colored glasses stuff from the future where i'll be an adult living a busy life
I love watching something while journaling! I can't tell you how many countless entries I have saying "I am currently watching ___". Trust me! It makes journaling really easy! Also, when I don't know what to journal about I just pick a random friend (even if I love them) and literally RANT about their bad things. But don't forget the last sentance where I say 'but she is still such a great friend ;)'! Anyways hope this helped
My biggest problem is grief. My partner passed in February. And there’s days I just want to be a lump on the couch and I do nothing except the essentials
Thanks so much Carrie for this! I’ve been journaling daily since the first of April now and I recently have been leaving it to the very last 5-10 minutes of my day when I have so much I want to write about! These are great tips and I agree that discipline is key! I’ve been watching your faith videos and loving them so much- am so proud that you have decided to share your faith openly on your channel- that’s a very brave thing to do and I admire you so much for it! I’m also a Christian and watching your faith videos really motivates me to have frequent chats with the lord and a read of my bible - your faith Q&A video inspired me to get a journaling bible and I’m planning to get one in the coming 2 weeks so I’m very happy 😊 ❤ God bless you Carrie you are my favourite TH-camr ✨💕😊
Loved this video! I have been journaling for 25 Years, and I am about to wrap up journal no. 88. But lateley, I have found myself in a big journaling slump. And I was wondering how I can re-discover my love for daily journal writing again. I lack discipline, big time! 🤣
Hi paperworms long time no see I missed your journaling videos me too I lost motivation for journaling this year I really miss the days when I would write pages every day today I decided to go back to journaling so I am watching journaling videos on TH-cam so hopefully I will gain some inspiration ❤
Great video Carrie! I love how you delved into a lot of journaling struggles, and have specific advice for each one. That was very helpful. Thanks, journaling queen!
Super helpful video. I’ve identified with a lot of these over the years. Also loved the bonus tip of keeping your bible open. What a clever idea! New subscriber ❤
Dang Carrie, you HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD with this one!! I've been doing so well in my first journal (in a very long time) and have actually made it past the halfway point in the book. Impressed? HECK YA!! But I do struggle with motivation and especially when I'm deep into my own feelings. I don't always want to address the root of a problem because then I have to own up to it. Whether it was caused by me or by someone else. And some things are just too hard to write about. I start to write about it but then the moment I go into great detail it becomes overwhelming and I shut down and write "to be continued". Sometimes I go back, but often I don't. If I do go back to it, it's often weeks or months later. And even then I feel like I have to kick myself in the pants to find the motivation to do that. I would LOVE a video on diving more in depth with addressing these complications so that I can feel a bit more confident about opening up and "spilling the tea" even if it's just to myself. Sending much love your way! Stay Golden BesTea! 💯💛💖
I actually got into journaling because of my middle school counselor. She told me to start journaling everyday and not just totally writing out everything she told me to write down the good things that happened that day. So ever since then I've been writing in journals only in bullet points of good things that happened that day. But I haven't been doing it everyday there are some times where I haven't journaled for like 3 months and then one random day I'll do it because I did something fun that day and I want to write it down. Like today I'm probably going to because it was the last day of school and I want to write that down. And yes my handwriting in them is so messy but I do write in all different colors so it makes it look a little bit better. But I am one of those people where I get kind of mad that my handwriting is so messy.
Also if I do feel burnt out but still want to journal I write it down in my notes app instead of taking out my journal and then one day when I feel like journaling I'll go into my notes app and write down the stuff I wrote into my journal
I have a journaling routine. I leave my house super early for work (because it's a 40 minute drive), and then I journal when I get there about 20-30 minutes before my shift begins. There's usually something on my mind, but I start with a couple of daily "jumpstart" prompts, like what's the weather like, how do I feel, or what my goals/plans/expectations are for the day. My mind usually starts to wander while I'm writing all of that, and then I just hop on for the ride and go with the flow. XD
The biggest problem in journaling for me is that I always feel as though my writing is bad or weird or that I can’t think of what to write and get bored .
I have found the book “Writing your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day” by Joan Blocker to be helpful. Some of the tips she gives are covered in this video. Carrie if you read this, I think you would like this book, and your school library should have a copy you can read for free. One trick I have found useful: if in the course of journaling I find myself writing an essay that is too long to finish, is to take it to a separate notebook. That way I’m not blocked from journaling on other topics until I find time to finish the essay. I will often write a rough draft in a loose leaf binder before writing in a bound notebook. The rough draft makes sure I don’t forget anything, and lets me work on the best sequence of paragraphs and ideas in the essay to insure clarity. The bound note book preserves my thoughts for future reference, and can serve as an intermediate draft for future work.
Ive only written in 4 journals, but I have over 35 unused journals and I plan to use them all in time. Also, I'm starting to bullet journal in June, and I'm a beginner, are you able to make a video about bullet journaling? Id love to see it!
I really like this video. I guess my issue is balancing my time to sit down and write. I personally try to write a journal entry on my cellphone then write it down in my journal with some color or doodles.
I really love this!! I am still working on the January of this year I just enjoy it!! It smooths my mind and I am stressed a bit but not really my friend Kelly and I journal together!!! We get our journal slumps going I love it.
I’ve just found your channel and am loving your content. My main barrier to journaling is time - as a full time working mum of two boys, finding the time to sit and write is hard. I picked up my pen and notebook today and wrote for 10 minutes, loved it. I really want to be consistent with it for my mental health and creativity, also to document life. I love the thought of collecting memories and writing about our days. How would you recommend finding the time?
Mom of 3 boys and two dogs. I recently discovered (even though I so want to keep a physical journal because I just love writing on paper) that I am much more consistent if I keep my journal digitally. I started using a notes app on my phone and just take a moment or two throughout the day to type in what's going on and if it's a less "documenting a moment" thing and more of a long "I have feelings and need to rant" thing I will use the voice to text feature. Hope this helps. I went from thinking I didn't have time to journal to having 33 typed pages of my life so far over the last 6 months.
I’m tired often and it’s so much easier to just go on my phone and lay down than actually sit up get a pen get good lighting and write which takes so much longer than typing. But I don’t want to journal on my phone because I enjoy analog so I just don’t end up journaling at all. Is there any way to break that barrier and make it easier to start writing things down?
I love to journal but for a while now… I’ve been struggling to sit down and journal. I was journaling almost everyday to where I’m now not journaling at all it feels. I feel like it’s similar to a reading slump but it’s a journal slump. Though, I’m just having a life slump anyways. Work, I’m fine, personal life, not so much. So, I’ve been trying to get a dog from the pound. I want to adopt this dog that was abused and neglected but I have to go through my landlords first but they won’t allow me to have her until I get an ESA letter…. I feel like once I have her, I’ll have a reason to live again like I did when I got my basset hound. Which, I miss her too so much! She’s at my parents too because I can’t have her at my apartment and she loves the country (where they live) so it’s so hard to get her to want to stay with me here.
Do you differentiate between a "documentary" style journal and a more stream of consciousness/introspection/rage dump journal/diary? Or do you have everything in the same journal?
I don't really know how to thank you!! Bcoz you're one of the reasons of my daily journaling! (well,maybe the BIGGEST reason!) Sending love to you from India💞Btw which is your nation?? i'm pretty sure that i'll be dancing if you reply!! Luv ya
Hi!!! I just wanted to say i just started journaling 3 days ago and i thank you for that! You are so inspiring and kind! I look forward to journaling more and watching more of your videos in the future! I’m subscribed too! Baii have a great day/night!!! ❤❤❤ #journalingarmy 📝📓📔
This really helped me out. Every time I thought of a question I had, you answered it. Definitely hitting that thumbs up and sub button. Really appreciate what you do. And your a Christian? That's even better. Thank you for all the tips, I can't wait to implement them
Hi Carrie! Love your channel so much! You've inspired me so much over the years and your videos bring me so much comfort. Hope your doing well. Also I know you're busy so if you can't no worries but it would mean so much to me if you would respond. Lysm💗
AMAZING VIDEO CARRIE! It is almost my 2 year anniversary with journaling! I am trying to think what video i should make on my channel for that anniversary. Does anyone have ideas? 😁🩷
Yayy i am fifth and you're my inspiration to journal i love your journals btw lot's of love ❤from Pakistan bye!! Hope you don't ignore meh first comment on your channel ✨👑
I would like to say that her channel before she Talked about her religon like not all her videos wear great before and I know some peploe like religon channels but the main foucs of her channel is journailing so in she adds religon in the mix she will atract pepole how like channel that talk about there religon but it is not her 100 percent pasion so like one mistake and she stop foucasing a lotor to much on on religon and will have to try to get her channel baset on journailing agian but it will be harder and she cooled end up loosing her suscribers viwers and have to stop making youtube videos so she shouid stick to her passion jouriling and not religon so she dosent lose her channel so no more religon and try to stick to mostly jouriling so she dosent have to quit youtube i am wanning you stop taking about your religon on youtube and dont on instergram to ok or you will lose your youtube and instergram actount i tryed to woren you but you never listen I toled you so.
I consistently kept a journal from about 8 years old until I was like 18 and then adulthood got me. Lol. I am 36 now and using it as kind of creative outlet. I decorate the pages and then write about my day. I find the decorating makes me excited to do it each day.
I love that! Washi tape, Stickers, etc. 💜
Amazing Carrie, thank you for sharing your journey!
I was heartbroken recently because mold caught onto all my diary notebooks and paper and I've had to have a rough job in trying to save them. This was sadly due to mold spores in my new apartment and I'm looking to move later in the year, but just in general for long term survival make sure to protect and archive all your precious journals in document storage containers.
Because I love my diaries so much, I actually recently bought 9 more notebooks and 6 A4 journal notepads so that I can later rewrite my old entries into the new fresh journals when I've time and put these all safely in separate plastic storage boxes.
I'm sure once I'm in a new environment it'll be better, but I had to stay here due to homelessness issues.
I'm doing the rewriting purely out of sentimental value, so that no matter what, at least the entries chronicled are saved.
I've been doing research recently and for long term preservation I would recommend you invest in storage containers, it's so worth it, and every few months wipe the journals down gently with a microfiber cloth of diluted hydrogen peroxide on the covers and alcohol wipes along the page corners, just to be extra safe!
You inspire me a lot.
I wrote diaries from 2008-2016, so that was 6 day-per-page year diaries, nearly daily like you, and later notebooks for more diary letter entries per week in reflective style, and its such a passion when it becomes a daily treat and the interest picks up momentum I notice when you see how far our journeys go and deepens our self awareness and gratitude for things.
But yeah, I'm heartbroken about my diaries getting damaged with mold - I didn't even notice them getting affected for so long as they were safely away in drawers, but the mold got at it somehow..
On the brightside, the new diaries and containers I got for the new ones are at least something and its worth having them preserved for long-term, but those are my thoughts just as one diarist to the next! :)
I'm so sorry you are dealing with trying to save damaged journals. I just wanted to thank you for the good advice on storing journals for preservation because in 2015 I had a devastating house fire. I wasn't too upset about my possessions. Most everything can be replaced. I was however upset at losing the 10 journals I had completed along with photo albums and other memories. I understand how you feel.
@@katiesaylor933 oh god, Katie! I'm so sorry!! I completely understand the loss.
But remember this, something that was gained from the creative flow can't be lost and will always serve you in practice in future inspirations you have!
I really believe creative inspiration comes from something beyond comprehension, precious, but will always serve you when open to letting it unleash and just come naturally.
From diarist to another diarist, we will persevere, and in future definitely consider preserving your journals and diaries in safe containers if possible.
Did the house fire destroy the diaries completely or damage them?
If only damaged and can decipher the handwriting, etc, consider recording it in other notebooks just to have a record of the entries.
Or even from yer own memory write reflectively entries of what those lost papers explored! :)
Remember yer never alone, and I wish you the very best in yer exploration of writing in future. ✨🙂
@@katiesaylor933 P.S. The main important thing from that house fire is that everyone got away safely and doing alright (I hope!). 💙
For those that are also reading this, moisture absorption is super important for journals/books/paper.
@@paperstoryjournals Yess! I forgot to add that with my message as well.
Because of my context, I put interior dehumidifiers and Silica Gel Desiccant packs in the storage containers to help with the moisture and prevent mold growth.
But cleaning the storage containers every few weeks and airing them out with a HEPA Air Purifier every few months helps a lot too. :)
This video makes me want to write a page into my journal about tips I’ve gathered about journaling over the decades.
I started journaling in January 1st 2022. Some times I do it daily or do it as "catching-up ".
I'm going to start my 14th journal soon.
Carrie's video makes me motivated a lot. You're so inspiring.❤
The most struggle is when I set my reminder to do it before bed, but then I'll feel very sleepy. But still I kinda force my self to do it.😢
Honestly my notes app saves me. I’m not a daily journal person (I want to be) but whenever I feel like I need to journal but really can’t be bothered, I just type it out in my notes app. It’s not quite the same, but I feel it has the same benefits in just giving me a release, even when I can’t be bothered to get my journal out
Hello Carrie, your video showed up on my feed. I think the universe wanted me to hear you. I began journaling when I was 9yrs old and stopped for years after a family member read and shared my journal with others. I began journaling again as an adult when I lived alone. In 2021 I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Had multiple surgeries, lots of complications and now have serious health issues still. I haven’t journaled during any of it, I just couldn’t bear writing down what was happening. I still don’t journal because of chronic pain and health issues, my days are boring and mostly involve my 3 weekly doctors appointments and treatments. I would love some advice on how to motivate oneself to journal when your life is boring and depressing. Thank you for making this video ❤
Hi Felicia❤️
Firstly, I want to say thank you for sharing such a vulnerable comment. I can only imagine the strength you’ve needed to get through your journey thus far. I will absolutely be praying for you… a miracle for your chronic pain and health issues.
I made a video titled “journaling through heartbreak” a couple years back. It’s obviously on a different topic, but it sheds light on how I used journaling during a depressing and difficult time for myself. Again, very very different from what you’re going through, so I don’t mean to compare the two at all. But there may be some aspects of that video that could be beneficial to you when looking at journaling during a hard time.
As for the boring days, I mentioned in a reply to someone else that I think there is beauty in having repetitive days because it forces us to ~seek out~ something to write about. The little moments amidst the mundane. A small moment of relief, a little win, something to be grateful for. It helps me focus on gratitude or introspection DURING my day because I’m looking for something to write about later. Even if you don’t write about your day specifically, the act of writing itself can be therapeutic and helpful, especially on boring days when your mind may not have been moving as much. Viewing journaling as a ~tool~ and a ~resource~ has been very helpful for me.
Regardless, I am so glad to have gotten this chance to connect with you here, and I’m very glad you’re taking care of yourself to the best of your ability. I wish you all the best, and I’m sending much love your way❤️
My biggest fear on keeping a journal on a daily basis is telling the truth. I am not a bad person, but I have a lot of secrets and I don’t feel I can write them down and feel comfortable that someone will find them, etc.. I would love to write down my honesty, goodness real guts, but I’m afraid, any hints or tips on how to get past this thanks, Gary
Write down anything on your mind, then burn the page. If you don't have a fireplace or somewhere you could safely do this, you can also shred it. Get yourself a shredder or shredding scissors and shred it once you're done. It gets out of your head but nothing is left on paper for anyone else to see :) Just an idea.
@@eponine318yeah,I actually used to do that ,now I'm more comfortable with writing in a book and idc if anyone finds it now 🙂
OMG I FEEL THIS!! Even though I'm a grown adult, I still don't feel completely comfortable writing down my deepest darkest secrets and spilling my guts out onto a page. Especially if there's even the slightest chance that someone else could read it.
once i glued the two pages together. maybe not the best idea is someone is snooping since they can just rip it apart (it would be a bit ruined BUT still kinda secretive/hard to read), but if u just wanna hide it from yourself (like to clear your mind and never look back) it really works ❤
Just black out the bad stuff with a sharpie.
Could you please go into depth about how you can journal while sick/have a cold? Because I do daily journal, but when I am ill, I really don’t feel well enough to! Thanks ☺️ ❤
When I’m sick, I just write on the page really big ‘Sick Day’ and then I doodle around it or add stickers to the page later hen I feel better. Sometimes I’ll journal in bullet points. Like:
‘Sick Day
-fever
-didn’t leave the bed
-feel like crap’
So you can still journal and have some memories for the day, but… no effort.
@@ghostyplans thank you for the advice! :)
4:53 This reminded me of something. One of our great Islamic Scholar in history named Imam Ibn e Al Qayyam had a habit and discipline of writing something everyday. One day, he had some guests come over , he excused his guests for 5 minutes , when he came back his guests asked what was he doing? He said : I went to write one sentence so that my habit and discipline of writing doesn't break❤️
When I started journaling in summer 2023, I was journaling like 1 small paragraph while waiting for unity engine to load. I only had small entries in ballpoint
Then I decided to switch to gel pen to journal when I was I was actually sticking to it. With the gel pen, it was less tiring to write with so I started writing longer entries
During my 2nd journal was my journaling honeymoon phase so I was writing multiple pages a day with lots of doodles and color
I then switched to journaling with fountain pen and how it's my favorite way to journal
But my journaling has fallen off since my 3rd journal since the honeymoon phase is over. I still write everyday (only ever missed 1 day but I did manage to catch up and never missed another day again). I write before turning on my laptop after school.
I wish I had more color in my entries instead of just paragraphs cause it kinda gets boring to look at once in a while. Been trying to incorporate more doodles to add more color but I'm wondering what more ways I can spice things up and have more color. I have a bunch of colorful markers i've had for like 3 years I really want to use up and recently have been given colorful gel pens for my birthday and I really want to use those things.
I'm at my 6th journal but my entries have really gotten bland compared to my 2nd journal, school feels rather repetitive and I also have less time to be creative or write in them. I honestly just write so I can remember high school in the future. Tbh wish I wrote earlier so I had info about middle school too. I'm in my 2nd year of high school which feels very meh but since it doesn't last forever i'd like to have a view on it that isn't rose colored glasses stuff from the future where i'll be an adult living a busy life
I love watching something while journaling! I can't tell you how many countless entries I have saying "I am currently watching ___". Trust me! It makes journaling really easy! Also, when I don't know what to journal about I just pick a random friend (even if I love them) and literally RANT about their bad things. But don't forget the last sentance where I say 'but she is still such a great friend ;)'! Anyways hope this helped
My biggest problem is grief. My partner passed in February. And there’s days I just want to be a lump on the couch and I do nothing except the essentials
sending love ❤️ when you’re grieving, even the essentials are a monumental achievement
Thanks so much Carrie for this! I’ve been journaling daily since the first of April now and I recently have been leaving it to the very last 5-10 minutes of my day when I have so much I want to write about! These are great tips and I agree that discipline is key! I’ve been watching your faith videos and loving them so much- am so proud that you have decided to share your faith openly on your channel- that’s a very brave thing to do and I admire you so much for it! I’m also a Christian and watching your faith videos really motivates me to have frequent chats with the lord and a read of my bible - your faith Q&A video inspired me to get a journaling bible and I’m planning to get one in the coming 2 weeks so I’m very happy 😊 ❤ God bless you Carrie you are my favourite TH-camr ✨💕😊
I've been journaling almost 50 years. Beat that. 😁
POV: you one day found Carrie and she inspired you to start journaling.
I know daily journal because of Carrie…..
Carrie got me into journaling! I’m now at 16 weeks of daily journaling so far and I owe it to Carrie ❤
I don’t journal because I’m lazy and unmotivated and don’t know where to start because there is so many different kinds of journaling
Loved this video! I have been journaling for 25 Years, and I am about to wrap up journal no. 88. But lateley, I have found myself in a big journaling slump. And I was wondering how I can re-discover my love for daily journal writing again. I lack discipline, big time! 🤣
Hi paperworms long time no see I missed your journaling videos me too I lost motivation for journaling this year I really miss the days when I would write pages every day today I decided to go back to journaling so I am watching journaling videos on TH-cam so hopefully I will gain some inspiration ❤
Great video Carrie! I love how you delved into a lot of journaling struggles, and have specific advice for each one. That was very helpful. Thanks, journaling queen!
Super helpful video. I’ve identified with a lot of these over the years. Also loved the bonus tip of keeping your bible open. What a clever idea! New subscriber ❤
As a Carrie Walker super fan no joke I can tell you for journaling she’s the best person to go to. I LOVE YOU CARRIE ❤❤❤
You are SO KIND😭❤️ love you too!!
YOU ACTUALLY REPLIED TO MY COMMENT IN GOING TO SCREAM THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE MY HERO LOVE YOU CARRIE❤❤❤
Dang Carrie, you HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD with this one!! I've been doing so well in my first journal (in a very long time) and have actually made it past the halfway point in the book. Impressed? HECK YA!! But I do struggle with motivation and especially when I'm deep into my own feelings. I don't always want to address the root of a problem because then I have to own up to it. Whether it was caused by me or by someone else. And some things are just too hard to write about. I start to write about it but then the moment I go into great detail it becomes overwhelming and I shut down and write "to be continued". Sometimes I go back, but often I don't. If I do go back to it, it's often weeks or months later. And even then I feel like I have to kick myself in the pants to find the motivation to do that. I would LOVE a video on diving more in depth with addressing these complications so that I can feel a bit more confident about opening up and "spilling the tea" even if it's just to myself. Sending much love your way! Stay Golden BesTea! 💯💛💖
I'm pretty good with my journal but I don't journal daily and that's mostly due to fatigue and exhaustion because of living with a chronic illness.
I actually got into journaling because of my middle school counselor. She told me to start journaling everyday and not just totally writing out everything she told me to write down the good things that happened that day. So ever since then I've been writing in journals only in bullet points of good things that happened that day. But I haven't been doing it everyday there are some times where I haven't journaled for like 3 months and then one random day I'll do it because I did something fun that day and I want to write it down. Like today I'm probably going to because it was the last day of school and I want to write that down. And yes my handwriting in them is so messy but I do write in all different colors so it makes it look a little bit better. But I am one of those people where I get kind of mad that my handwriting is so messy.
Also if I do feel burnt out but still want to journal I write it down in my notes app instead of taking out my journal and then one day when I feel like journaling I'll go into my notes app and write down the stuff I wrote into my journal
I have a journaling routine. I leave my house super early for work (because it's a 40 minute drive), and then I journal when I get there about 20-30 minutes before my shift begins.
There's usually something on my mind, but I start with a couple of daily "jumpstart" prompts, like what's the weather like, how do I feel, or what my goals/plans/expectations are for the day. My mind usually starts to wander while I'm writing all of that, and then I just hop on for the ride and go with the flow. XD
The biggest problem in journaling for me is that I always feel as though my writing is bad or weird or that I can’t think of what to write and get bored .
I have found the book “Writing your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day” by Joan Blocker to be helpful. Some of the tips she gives are covered in this video. Carrie if you read this, I think you would like this book, and your school library should have a copy you can read for free. One trick I have found useful: if in the course of journaling I find myself writing an essay that is too long to finish, is to take it to a separate notebook. That way I’m not blocked from journaling on other topics until I find time to finish the essay. I will often write a rough draft in a loose leaf binder before writing in a bound notebook. The rough draft makes sure I don’t forget anything, and lets me work on the best sequence of paragraphs and ideas in the essay to insure clarity. The bound note book preserves my thoughts for future reference, and can serve as an intermediate draft for future work.
Ive only written in 4 journals, but I have over 35 unused journals and I plan to use them all in time. Also, I'm starting to bullet journal in June, and I'm a beginner, are you able to make a video about bullet journaling? Id love to see it!
Today's my 10 month anniversary of daily journaling!
Congratulations 🎊.
Great work!
Congrats🎉🎉🎉
🙌🥳yay! that's a really cool milestone! :)
woohooooo
I really like this video. I guess my issue is balancing my time to sit down and write.
I personally try to write a journal entry on my cellphone then write it down in my journal with some color or doodles.
I love your videos Carrie!!! I’m trying to journal every day this summer and your videos are really helping me with inspiration!!!!!❤❤❤❤
I really love this!! I am still working on the January of this year I just enjoy it!! It smooths my mind and I am stressed a bit but not really my friend Kelly and I journal together!!! We get our journal slumps going I love it.
I’ve just found your channel and am loving your content. My main barrier to journaling is time - as a full time working mum of two boys, finding the time to sit and write is hard. I picked up my pen and notebook today and wrote for 10 minutes, loved it. I really want to be consistent with it for my mental health and creativity, also to document life. I love the thought of collecting memories and writing about our days. How would you recommend finding the time?
Mom of 3 boys and two dogs. I recently discovered (even though I so want to keep a physical journal because I just love writing on paper) that I am much more consistent if I keep my journal digitally. I started using a notes app on my phone and just take a moment or two throughout the day to type in what's going on and if it's a less "documenting a moment" thing and more of a long "I have feelings and need to rant" thing I will use the voice to text feature. Hope this helps. I went from thinking I didn't have time to journal to having 33 typed pages of my life so far over the last 6 months.
Earlyyyy (love you have been watching you for 3 years now and your literally the person who made me be me bcs of journaling ❤)
I was just watching you this morning, I was shocked when you uploaded 😭🙏🏽
My biggest journaling fear is that its hard to face the truth and admit things on a blank page.any advice bout that? Ps love u queen❤❤❤
I’m tired often and it’s so much easier to just go on my phone and lay down than actually sit up get a pen get good lighting and write which takes so much longer than typing. But I don’t want to journal on my phone because I enjoy analog so I just don’t end up journaling at all. Is there any way to break that barrier and make it easier to start writing things down?
thank you!!
Love you girl 💕😘
Thanks for this video ❤❤❤
I love to journal but for a while now… I’ve been struggling to sit down and journal. I was journaling almost everyday to where I’m now not journaling at all it feels. I feel like it’s similar to a reading slump but it’s a journal slump. Though, I’m just having a life slump anyways. Work, I’m fine, personal life, not so much. So, I’ve been trying to get a dog from the pound. I want to adopt this dog that was abused and neglected but I have to go through my landlords first but they won’t allow me to have her until I get an ESA letter…. I feel like once I have her, I’ll have a reason to live again like I did when I got my basset hound. Which, I miss her too so much! She’s at my parents too because I can’t have her at my apartment and she loves the country (where they live) so it’s so hard to get her to want to stay with me here.
OMG I’ll look forward to watching this thank you!!! I wanna start daily journaling xx
YOUR AWESOME CARRIEEEE ❤
First here love your videos, and Journaling!!!!❤
Do you differentiate between a "documentary" style journal and a more stream of consciousness/introspection/rage dump journal/diary? Or do you have everything in the same journal?
Would love a video on struggles and how to address them !
honestly when im sad and i don't have the energy or mental capasity to write or even make words so i just draw
I don't really know how to thank you!! Bcoz you're one of the reasons of my daily journaling! (well,maybe the BIGGEST reason!) Sending love to you from India💞Btw which is your nation?? i'm pretty sure that i'll be dancing if you reply!! Luv ya
Hi!!! I just wanted to say i just started journaling 3 days ago and i thank you for that! You are so inspiring and kind! I look forward to journaling more and watching more of your videos in the future! I’m subscribed too! Baii have a great day/night!!! ❤❤❤ #journalingarmy 📝📓📔
My biggest struggle in journaling is consistancy. Even if I only need to write a few sentences, I find myself distracted by other things.
my biggest fear is i have nooooo motivation
Every time I finish the entry I don’t know it’s right next
Hi Carrie, I’m working on daily journaling. Can you give me some tips, please?
Nice video Carrie
Plssss real time journal video next😂🎉
This really helped me out. Every time I thought of a question I had, you answered it. Definitely hitting that thumbs up and sub button. Really appreciate what you do. And your a Christian? That's even better. Thank you for all the tips, I can't wait to implement them
Can you do the #journaltag10 when you have time? Would love to see your version!!
i like all stuff i am doing my own too someday i want just like some day
I should get something
hi!
Hi Carrie! Love your channel so much! You've inspired me so much over the years and your videos bring me so much comfort. Hope your doing well. Also I know you're busy so if you can't no worries but it would mean so much to me if you would respond. Lysm💗
AMAZING VIDEO CARRIE!
It is almost my 2 year anniversary with journaling! I am trying to think what video i should make on my channel for that anniversary. Does anyone have ideas? 😁🩷
this is so random but, ur teeth are so white and pretty!
I video on a Saturday!! My lucky dag❤🎉
How can you have commented before the video was posted? Just curious 🧐
@@Josephine_Createsyes that was what I was thinking 💭
my old love life
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Thanks for this . I took your advise . It has been 4weeks.
Yayy i am fifth and you're my inspiration to journal i love your journals btw lot's of love ❤from Pakistan bye!!
Hope you don't ignore meh first comment on your channel ✨👑
I would like to say that her channel before she Talked about her religon like not all her videos wear great before and I know some peploe like religon channels but the main foucs of her channel is journailing so in she adds religon in the mix she will atract pepole how like channel that talk about there religon but it is not her 100 percent pasion so like one mistake and she stop foucasing a lotor to much on on religon and will have to try to get her channel baset on journailing agian but it will be harder and she cooled end up loosing her suscribers viwers and have to stop making youtube videos so she shouid stick to her passion jouriling and not religon so she dosent lose her channel so no more religon and try to stick to mostly jouriling so she dosent have to quit youtube i am wanning you stop taking about your religon on youtube and dont on instergram to ok or you will lose your youtube and instergram actount i tryed to woren you but you never listen I toled you so.
yes thanks for telling this before it is to late.
Omg I’m one of the first people I feel so special
I love your videos Carrie!!! I’m trying to journal every day this summer and your videos are really helping me with inspiration!!!!!❤❤❤