9 JOURNALING TIPS for beginners | how to start journaling for self-improvement + 70 PROMPTS 💫

[@TheBlissBean]

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[@SarahThirkell]

Hey Beatrice! You seriously inspire me so much! I have been trying to improve at my filmmaking and content creation in general and your videos have inspired me so much. Thank you for the amazing content! I’m such a personal growth, self help nerd 😆

[@pratiti9810]

what software did you use for the editing

[@michelledcarter]

Excellent tips and great video, thanks! 🤗

[@balvinder771]

I would love to do that but I don’t have Instagram

[@coloursplash3543]

Check out!

[@mb67493]

I'm a nostalgic person so I love to write about my current books, current friend groups, current songs, current clothes, etc so that I can look back and remember a specific time in my life when I read my diary.

[@seasons1146]

Thats sucha nice thought. Im gonna try this. 😭💗💗💗 thank you for sharing.

[@hannahw8801]

my why when i started journaling was “i want to get old and look back at my life”

[@TheBlissBean]

Ooh I love that! My Spotify playlists kinda serve that purpose, I make a new playlist every month and I've been doing that for more than 3 years!

[@megan1368]

i do that kind of thing too!! about any random thing, like even the perfumes i use, what skincare items i use, my exact playlists, what youtube videos i watch, etc. i keep my future self in mind, who i know would be curious about what kinds of things i used or did in my life, even the small things

[@danieltaylor3586]

samee!

[@michellestop]

For all my emotional people 🙋🏻‍♀️ I tend to use my journal more reactively meaning when something happens that makes me upset, or over emotional. What I do is write out what happened, then tell myself to think about WHAT in the in the situation made me feel upset and HOW I can move forward/what steps I can take to feel better 🥰 It has definitely helped me be more dependent on myself to process my emotions instead of depending on others which can sometimes feel like a drag.

[@TheBlissBean]

Wow I love love love this idea!

[@oceaneschoenacker1412]

Thank you so much for this tip!! I’m very sensitive and never thought I could use my journal like that ☺️

[@claremiller9979]

I can strongly second this approach, it's also extremely helpful if you are in or want/need to go into therapy - I go back and read over the emotional writing, and the "in the moment" assessment I may have done, then take that and maybe any further insights I got from distance to my sessions. It's so so helpful because I forget exactly how I felt at the time of whatever happened, but that's always exactly what my therapist wants me to talk about!

[@mouthwashtarget1912]

@@TheBlissBean this is so cool... I wish I could write like you do.. you have pretty hand writing.

[@godfather-gh2vq]

I do the same thing, it really does help.

[@yinandyang378]

“no ones gonna quote your journal” anne frank: 👁👄👁

[@musicfan5028]

She said that???

[@lenalilly4125]

Music Fan omg you don’t get it don’t you

[@yinandyang378]

@@musicfan5028 something along the lines of that

[@anniemeridian270]

Sad for Anne Frank then, but I am so delighted to read her journal...

[@annushkamehta3756]

@@musicfan5028 Yeah she did, 4:15 is the timestamp

[@jooooaaaannnn_]

i just realized you remind me of Billie Ellish ... like in the face good content tho :D

[@lilascharmante2712]

It's true! XD She could have colored her hair green and gone as her for Halloween

[@Heavenleeangel]

I was thinking the same thing😀 I'm suprized I only seen one comment that said it

[@amritachaudhary4531]

so true

[@horrorgamestv6564]

I thought I was the only one lol.

[@aleahkhan244]

So trueee haha i was searching for this comment!

[@maddiganmarie]

I’m a perfectionist. It sucks when I comes to journaling. I care so much that I don’t find it enjoyable. I try so hard to make my hand writing nice to the point where my hand hurts at the end. I also write almost like I expect someone else to read them. So, I do a lot of simple sentences and I put way to much effort into them. I try to not care so much and let it flow, but at the end I feel bad because it’s not close to perfect. Edit: Thank you everyone for your help! If you have the same problem I do check out the replies. They might help :)

[@jansqu]

I feel completely the same! I have a bullet journal but I almost never use it cause I’m afraid to mess it up... think i am going to try diary for the next year

[@iskramblol1221]

Try using an old notebook! I made a junk journal and it was fun since I don't have to worry about stuff like handwriting/design because it's already junk LOL

[@나는한국인이아니-l6g]

I m a perfectionist too but my head is so crowded that I don t even care anymore how I write or anything. I just get it off my chest it s like talking to a best friend or yourself. In a journal doesn’t even matter how u wrote just get it off ur chest talk about THIS particular problem. Instead of focusing on ur writing focus on the story and u realize that u start writing so fast that u don t even realize it at the moment. My first time I cringed so hard and didn’t knew how to start but after a few minutes of writing a few things as a warm up I ended up writing a few pages almost an entire hour...

[@TheBlissBean]

It's definitely a constant effort to push aside the perfectionism! I like what someone else said about a few minutes of warming up and pushing through even if it sounds cringy or is messy and then you might get into the flow

[@TheBlissBean]

@@나는한국인이아니-l6g Love this!!

[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

I love the idea about adding structure! My personal journal questions include: 1) Three things I'm grateful for 2) Did I accomplish all my important tasks? 3) Did I learn anything new? 4) Was I focused on each task? 5) Did I get enough sleep, social interaction, water, stretches and exercise?

[@TheBlissBean]

Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!!

[@lauraweihe]

ooo i love these but i personally

[@DamiannSmith]

Really substantial advice.😜💫

[@360daystolive9]

Journalling has helped me in a strange way- I’m normally extremely talkative, so being able to rant to some paper instead of a very- annoyed person has surprisingly helped me a lot in my personal and social life. Lesson of the day- if you have a lot of useless things to say, say it to your journal!

[@denisedavid5056]

Actually you have a point

[@rapidblizz]

Hey I know that this comment is old but I was wondering if I could do this with a sketchbook? Sadly this is all I have I’m sorry to bother you.

[@nandithaaniyan4869]

@@rapidblizz yes

[@blahblah1438]

I really needed to read this. I do this a lot and this may just help

[@360daystolive9]

@@rapidblizz yeah, for sure- wherever it helps to put it in, and whatever’s best for you. There is no wrong answer.

[@TimothyLam]

Ngl, a part of me journals in the hopes that my great great grandchildren find my notebooks and learn about my life hahaha

[@alohaarianna]

haha that's a great idea

[@TheBlissBean]

Ngl I'm a little worried my great great grandchildren WILL do that 😂

[@na461]

omgggggg

[@amal8095]

Same here

[@Harlem55]

@@TheBlissBean Why would that worry you? Isn't that kind of the point?

[@fabianas5425]

I started journaling when I was 9, today I’m 20. I’ve even motivated a couple of people to start journaling as well. In my opinion the best thing about it is when you read in your old books and relive or even learn from these memories. There is so much you forget over time and it’s so wonderful to have a way to remember.

[@aoife4187]

Same here. I got properly into diary writing about 4 years ago. My friends couldn't figure out how to start so I helped them. It's so enjoyable!

[@matchamint652]

Me also getting a “fancy” pen to make the whole experience more fun! It’s kind of nice to look back at past journals/diaries

[@TheBlissBean]

Yesss get a nice pen 👏

[@danieltaylor3586]

samee!

[@neiidaax]

@@TheBlissBean what kind of pens do you recommend 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

[@MG-ld9yr]

@@neiidaax i tend to go for smooth writing pens but nothing to fancy, sharpie s gel pens are affordable and make me feel fancy just cause its sharpie haha. they dont bleed through pages and have a good grip as well

[@neiidaax]

@@MG-ld9yr thank you!

[@joserosales9994]

I don't have the best English but you speak in such a calm way that I understand you perfectly. Greetings from Buenos Aires

[@TheBlissBean]

Aw yay I'm glad! I've heard I talk fast tho haha but maybe I've improved on that

[@luanamayana6742]

One thing I think it made a difference to me was to write the time of day I'm writing, because midnight thoughts can a hole different thing from morning ones. And I also started practicing self observation on the same way do in my therapy sessions, implementing the sympathetic way I analyse myself while I journal ;)

[@TheBlissBean]

Ooh love that! Having the point of view of a therapist sounds like a great way to think and kinda take a step back to get a better view 🤗

[@onefang]

Another little tip: if journaling in a notebook isn’t your thing, there are lots of great journaling apps out there. I personally use Day One, but Stoic and Reflectly are other great ones I’ve tried out too!

[@neodoyyoung]

Thank u!! ^^

[@TheBlissBean]

I really love Day One! I've been using it for a super objective record of my life - a photo and a few sentences about what I did that day

[@Manj_J]

There's also LunaDiary which is the app that I use, and you can add photos, audio and videos in it as well!

[@Harlem55]

Yeah, its called Microsoft Word or an IBM typewriter. Personally, though in this day and age where people use phones and computers for everything, it ought be mandatory to keep a notebook so that you still know how an ink pen works should there ever be an EMP.

[@onefang]

@@Harlem55 Sounds like a notebook would work great for you then. For me, using a notebook just to write out my thoughts and feelings feels wasteful. I prefer using them to write things I will constantly refer to. Not sure why you’re angry about people wanting to use their phones. Phones are just tools after all

[@murielhammond734]

“No one is going to quote ur journal” Anne Frank: hold my fountain pen

[@ushiec]

Anne Lister, "Hold my quill"

[@k.sjecymol2611]

😂

[@trishashetty8453]

Lmao-

[@Harlem55]

@@ushiec and yet I hadn't even HEARD of Anne Lister until I read this. Had to go look it up.

[@callmegoats]

feel like Marcus Aurelius would have something to say about that

[@rowena]

love the intro hehe and your aesthetic as always!! 💕

[@sevenhoursbehind2048]

love your vids y personality ❤

[@hellogrmc]

Omgggg Rowena 😭💜

[@alohaarianna]

yeah it's so cute

[@TheBlissBean]

OMKLSJKDFLDSFJ thank you so much 😭💕

[@phaidded5861]

@@hellogrmc p

[@marcellinabennett8515]

Can I just say, it's so nice to see someone who is actually writing on a full page, and not a junk journal style? It's so refreshing nowadays. The junk journals are aesthetic af, but not my style of journaling. So thanks so much!

[@TheBlissBean]

Ahh hahaha I tried to do that exact thing, junk journaling, when I was younger. I made some cute pages, but it didn't stick with me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@catherinejohnson9702]

I’ve really gotten into journaling this year and I’ve found that the most important thing for me is to let go of any structure while I write. My journal has blank pages, which makes a big differences for me since it allows me to be completely free with what I want to put on paper. When I look back on past entries, my handwriting is always very messy and I can point out many spelling errors, but it doesn’t really matter since I keep in mind that the most important aspect is the content and how the process makes me feel, not the overall structure. Hope it helps! That’s what really helped me stick to journaling as a habit :)

[@TheBlissBean]

Ooh I like that! I recently got this notebook that is lined pages on the left and blank on the right so I'm trying to think what can I do with that... 🤔

[@moonlampje79]

Thank you for reminding us that we don’t need to record every single event that happens in our life and that it’s not a big deal if you want to leave things out of your journal, I needed to hear that.

[@kendallwilliams4440]

Great video! I am a 48 YO Man and found this very informative. I time block about 15min/ day for self improvement and development and came across this video. It caught my eye because I have been recently encouraged to start journaling. I have been having problems doing so and thought this video could offer some insights, which it did. Thanks for the tips.

[@ghostecrack997]

i started writing way back when quarantine started and i found that i wrote in it more after i personalized it and made it mine and not a journal that was just gifted too me i put sunflower stickers on the front and then on the front and back covers i put cut out pictures of pets and family that have passed away and then i also made it kind of collage with stickers and stamps that my grandpa gave me a couple years ago before he passed away. make your journal special too you

[@lonerslibrary9304]

this video just encouraged me to start up journaling again. two of the most happiest and eventful years of my life were journaled, and i feel so nostalgic reading them. i’m currently in my last year of school, and i now want to journal my journey through finals.🥺

[@TheBlissBean]

Oh that's amazing!! So cool to read back on our past words :)

[@thirtydarts]

I write down 3 things I am grateful for each day in my daily journal and it has helped me notice the good in a bad day. :)

[@libraryofmar]

one of my favourite journal pages i do is what i call happy happenings!! i write one (or maybe more) things that happened in my day that made me happy! it makes me appreciate the little things and makes me appreciate what’s happening in the moment!! i would highly suggest it!!

[@A_Jel]

Oh wow tip three is actually quite profound. Particularly: "Stop yourself before you feel like you're done." This will seriously change everything. It's the sort of principle that builds personal magnetism.

[@cora_wldflwr]

One thing I learned: when I first started out I wanted to go all out and get this big nice new journal but after I started writing on the first page I got intimated and gave up. So I got a smaller sized journal and it honestly helped me because 1) I get bored of looking at the same cover over and over again 2) it was easy to carry around and keep to myself

[@fashionstudent408]

Journaling is mental clarity, it is self love. “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” Ann Frank

[@redwineart]

Journaling is a good way to help us to stop, take a step back and reflect on ourselves.💖

[@justine6428]

I haven't written anything in my journal in about 10 days so I'm excited for your journaling challenge. Hopefully it will inspire me to write about subjects I don't usually tackle in my journal.

[@TheBlissBean]

I hope you liked it! thank you for joining 🤗

[@CYSLOVE79]

My worry is who’s going to read my journals when I die 😂... I mean I really don’t want my family to read them ... my sister might not like what I would write about her 😂😂

[@x-cdebaratidutta2522]

😂😂

[@AlexiaHDIntuition]

oh boy yah it could be an issue ...or not LOL

[@khaoslee]

I mean, fuck 'em, you're dead. If they read it that's they're fault for reading your journal, specially when it's private 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Harlem55]

Sort of like that nice little ditty Anne Frank did in regards to her mother? (which took up about a quarter of the writing by the way.)

[@Harlem55]

@@khaoslee but isn't that kinda the point? for someone to read it when your dead? I mean, there's a lot of people that are going to be totally shocked when they read mine- they're in for a rude awakening, I assure you.

[@sosoknock6479]

I've been keeping a diary for more than 2 and a half years now. I don't write in it every day, just when I feel like I want to write. Sometimes I write about what happened during the day, or some others times I write why I feel happy /sad on that day, or others times I write my thoughts on a certain subject (like something that happened in the world). Sometimes I only write 3 lines and I'm satisfied, and sometimes I write 2 pages and I still feel like writing more. One thing is sure though, is that when during some period of time where I didn't write in my journal (because I had no time), I missed writing and my emotions were a mess because I couldn't write them down. I believe that writing in a diary has to be more of a feeling than an obligation ;) Great video as always, thank you for sharing your journal ideas ❤️❤️

[@emelliott]

I struggle to process thoughts and feelings. When I journal I write about the main things that stand out to me emotionally and write how it made me feel. I also end by writing one thing that I did that I’m proud of and I add lots of smiley faces :).

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

For YEARS, I've tried to journal and would write a few pages and stop. What I tried this year was literally starting small. My friend gave me a little 4x6 blank book for my birthday and I just started writing a little almost every day, now that's spread into a studio journal and an art journal. Good tips!

[@TheBlissBean]

Oh I love that so much! Ya know I actually read recently that a big notebook is better because it makes you think more "big" like in a deeper more big picture way... not saying either way is better but just interesting to think about 😂

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

@@TheBlissBean I think the difference is, at least with me, is I don't have this huge, daunting space to fill up.

[@meganb4276]

I received a very beautiful diary from my aunt for Christmas in 2014. I’ve been journaling pretty consistently since then and it’s so nice to look back on sometimes. It motivates me to journal more so I can look back on it again in years to come.

[@NaesLaugh]

I love the idea to stop on a high even when you feel like you have more to say - that way you’ll want to come back to it again! Awesome idea! I loveee journaling so much and talk about it too!

[@Grace-ll9zc]

i've actually done tip 8 which is writting a letter to my future self. on 28 december 2019, i wrote a letter and i promised myself i would open it a year later. i wrote about my feelings, my struggles, what i was obsessed with at that time and some good ol' advice for my future self. today (29 december 2020) i finally opened the letter. it was a little bit of cringy at first but i realised that things actually got better. not drastically of course, but at least i had improve in something since last year. so to anyone who reads this, i recommend you to do this asap before this year ends. it's not much but you'll have something to look forward to next year. :D

[@ricardo_gfo5174]

i am glad i watched your video. Finally, journaling is clear to me. I've heard so many people talk about it but never actually understood how to do it. Thanks a lot now i can finally start journalling and i already feel how powerful it can be and i haven't even started yet. Hope to see more from you soon

[@ImogenWhite]

Great video Beatrice!! I am having to self isolate at university in London due to covid in my dorm. Journaling is a great idea to pass hours of boredom and isolation in between my university zoom classes. This is a moment in history after all and will be interesting to look back on in years to come.

[@clairekowalski6050]

Thank you for this! I have always struggled with writing everything snd struggling with it being a chore. This really helped because I’m trying to journal more regularly!

[@bea.for.real.]

I have been journalling every day for about 10 months now and I love it. I used to follow daily prompts by Jo Franco, but eventually grew out of the habit as I like journalling whatever comes to mind. However, after over 200 days, I have found my journalling is becoming more of a chore and more mundane. I really like the idea of one journal for lists and mundane aspects and then one for deeper thinking. I will probably take this method up!

[@vajeehfatmazaidi]

I really love the way she smiles while talking

[@sammxx]

Slowly gaining the habit of journaling almost daily. This video had some great prompts to keep me more accountable, thank you!

[@danieltaylor3586]

it's great when you read back all the stuff that happened in your life so I suggest to write down even the little things!

[@biggiestud9451]

I thought I would take the time to write.I my opinion as a highly sensitive man it is extremely helpful to journal to be more aware of the thoughts that go through your mind and the events around you to act in a proactive manner.

[@mountainviewvintage386]

I love adding in good quotes, music lyrics or poems that fit life moments/days

[@vishmidharmasiri8665]

I see all the Kookie merchandise! Much love from a fellow army.

[@missionimpossible5084]

Your smile makes me more excited and makes me feel how good does it feel to write a journal like everyday .......Thanks bud

[@dameanvil]

00:00 📝 Journaling is a free and beneficial practice, especially during isolated times or unprecedented events. 00:53 📔 To start journaling, obtain a simple notebook and write in it regularly at a consistent time, like in the morning or before bed. 01:49 📚 Using a special notebook, separate from school or work, can create a positive association and habit around journaling. 02:47 🗒️ Stop writing before you feel finished to maintain enthusiasm and leave a thread for the next entry, making journaling more engaging. 03:46 📖 You don't need to record every detail. Write what you want, and avoid feeling pressured to create deep, emotional passages. 04:41 ✅ Add structure to journaling with lists, such as noting what you're excited for, accomplishments, and things you're grateful for. 05:35 🤔 Incorporate daily questions into your journaling routine, focusing on personal improvement or relationships. 07:28 📬 Write letters in your journal, whether to your past or future self, or to someone else, for deeper self-reflection and understanding. 08:54 📜 Create a journaling jar with prompts to inspire more diverse and spontaneous writing, fostering personal growth.

[@chloewalker214]

I started to journal this year but fell out pretty quick, because I ended up only writing about the bad stuff in my life, which would have to be like 5-8 pages of writing a day, so in the end it didn't make me happy and it honestly felt like homework. This time I'm gonna go for good vibes only, this way it can be shorter and more light hearted. Thanks for the video!

[@Fayarin]

Whenever I try journalling, I feel so much shame. It somehow makes me feel embarrased about the thoughts in my head. How simple they are, or how ugly my sentences are. I feels like I'm anxious about secretly being extremely dumb and reading what I wrote is like a giant confirmation of that fear. Is there any way out of this???

[@clzeoeeeee_]

Honestly I feel the same too but I think what helped is actually trying to make my journal make sense and look good :))

[@badgerbadger-badger-Poppy]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets a Billie Eilish vibe from you

[@AmritaRaihaths]

Yes

[@darksukehiro6906]

Agree thou

[@BreannaInBrooklyn]

Your video editing and quality is always so on point! I love how you always talk about productivity tips & helpful things. Keep going, you're amazing!

[@Wolf_shade214]

Thanks for the tips! I journaled for a year once, but i became too overwhelmed with exams to continue. After a year of not doing journaling, I decided to get back into habit, since it really helps me sort out my thoughts! These tips really help me out because i tend to over complicate things, but now i see no reason to not start a journal again

[@shambhavisharma2592]

Here before almost everyone, so hey, people from the future. Also I know it's going to be a great video already, so good job, Beatrice!!!

[@TheBlissBean]

Hahaha, hello person from the past, thank you so much!

[@shambhavisharma2592]

@@TheBlissBean Hi!!! I started a journal about 3 weeks ago because of this video, it's been going great. Thank you, Beatrice ♥

[@shambhavisharma2592]

@Dani3l Ramir3z 😊♥

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 663 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I remember how much I loved journaling when I actually did it and I'm inspired to keep going again. It really works! That's something that people say and maybe you don't believe it initially BUT when if you try it yourself it 's really eye opening 💕

[@TheBlissBean]

Totally!! It's something that I think you don't experience the full benefits of when you've just started so it can be hard to see at first!

[@patwagner9308]

I am much older than you.....I started keeping a journal in Nov. 1976.....no, I wasn't a child. 😀 I have always used plain, standard, spiral ,200 page notebooks. Nothing fancy. Nice having them be sort of uniform in size & shape. I have never written every single day. There are no rules. I write when the mood strikes.....sometimes it's daily, sometimes I'll go days or weeks w/out writing. The important thing is, I keep journaling. I don't use any prompts, journal at a certain time of the day, doodle in my journals, add stickers or anything like that. I just write.....whatever comes to mind. I always write the date, day of the week, & time of day. And each journal is numbered, thank goodness, because there are a LOT of notebooks from journaling over 40 years ! There are some very pretty notebooks ....but I stick to what I've always used & it's the only journal I use. I don't have one for this kind of journaling & that kind of journaling.....but there are no rules ! You do what you like. That's all there is to it. Choose what you like the looks of, what kind of writing instrument you prefer, etc. Journaling is very personal & individual. I do it my way; you do it your way. I have always enjoyed it & wish I'd started even sooner than I did. I have one other regret. For a short period of time, I typed my journal & printed it out. Very much regret that. Handwriting is the way to go, in my humble opinion. Your emotions show & your handwriting changes over time...that's interesting to observe over the years. I don't use any kind of prompts. If I think of something I want to write in my journal, I sit down, make note of the day & time, then write my thoughts. I don't put music on or anything like that. I have a very, very simple approach. Considering how much I love stationary, notebooks of all kinds, pens, paper, etc., it's surprising I don't get all the gorgeous notebooks there are these days.....but I started w/ the standard notebooks & that's what I'll always use. They vary in color is all. I highly recommend journaling.....give it a try ! No one is going to test you on it or grade you.....do it how ever you like ! There are no Journal Police. No one is going to correct your grammar, punctuation, sentence structure or spelling. 🙂📚🖋

[@MalanaBouarouy]

I've been wanting to journal for the longest, and I think my favorite tip was the jar filled with all of those prompts! I've never really thought of that, and the lists you keep in your journal on a daily as well is really great. This definitely gave me some motivation to at least START! Thank you for this video :)

[@jmanueloni]

I struggled for years in keeping up a journal! Some of the things you mentioned I had already started thinking of doing to make sure this time I continue, but I have to say very great and helpful video! I love that there are good practical tips here as well! Keep up the great work.

[@MG-zd2ep]

First of all, your b-roll game is ON POINT! I love how you splice in different scenes in different styles. Also I've been making a habit of journaling every day this month, so I'm looking forward to following your journaling challenge. Thanks for all the inspiring content - you rock :D

[@Impulsive_fool]

Ah 😌 my special, beloved weekly therapy sessions with TheBlissBean 😆 I really like the special occasions Journalling idea. + The Journalling prompt jar. My writing skills need fine tuning. I still write as I did in 8th grade. And it's 6 years later. My thinking muscles could Defintely do with some writing challenges. In highschool I never thought fast enough. So a lot of my answers I got from my classmates when the teacher asked for them in class. And because of my depression in the last 3 years of highschool, I stopped doing homework, cared about my schoolwork but just couldn't bring myself to focus on it properly. I started handing in my assignments late (which I half arsed most of the time) . I felt my brain deteriorating. I really need to work on my cognitive ability. I'm bloody incompetent. Thank you for all the practical help and guidance. 💕💕

[@Arabesque42]

Love this video! I keep seeing the same comment about Anne Frank's journal being quoted--- her aim was to eventually publish her diary. She never got to finalize it because she died in a concentration camp. Her dad published her diary which was in its second editing stage.

[@GrianyBunch]

I never knew what journaling was until 3 or2 days ago! I'm a self thought Japanese speaker, naturally English, I'm a early Japanese speaker and I started journaling for the first time yesterday, I love how creative and new for me it is to put quotes, themes, colours, writing, Japanese exarply and sticks and so on.

[@paigethepigeon9602]

Morning: 3 things i’m excited for / looking forward to: 3 good decisions I can make today: Night: 3 wins / things I’ve accomplished that day: 3 thing I was grateful for:

[@andryusha272]

Heey, the idea of adding lists and questions is amazing! It is a good way to achieve your goals

[@skye3661]

loved this video! your lockscreen is absolutely beautiful.

[@TheBlissBean]

Hehehe I had to go back and see what it was at the time thank you 💕

[@justaviewer4288]

I love your room, it looks so cozy, comfortable, and has a beautiful aesthetic look to it 🤩 I bet it’s awesome to have a room like that

[@TheBlissBean]

Thank you soo much! I did a big room makeover I think a few months before this video :)

[@noellevernon7353]

OH MY GOD I WAS JUST WANTING A JOURNAL VIDEO THANK YOU✨✨✨

[@TheBlissBean]

I read your mind hahaha!

[@Sunflowerboss]

I was so nervous about journaling and struggling to write in it. You made me feel so comfortable with it. Thank you so very much ❤

[@northalgoma]

can we please talk about how gorgeous this editing is!? ❤

[@TheBlissBean]

Aw thanks!!! 🥺💕💕

[@incertis_itineribus]

the advice that really opened my eyes was to stop journaling before you feel like you're done to save up the enthusiasm for the next day. i struggle a lot with maintaining through time the same level of involvement i had when i started, and this is really good advice for a lot of things!

[@bielpahuyo]

you’re so hardworking, beatrice! thank you for this 🤍

[@alohaarianna]

it was really helpful! and motivating

[@TheBlissBean]

Thank YOU for watching! 💕

[@christine9122]

I love your energy in this video. This is your only video I've watched, as I was specifically searching about journaling. There's a kind energy.

[@abbeypark]

I recently found your channel and I absolutely love your entire channel! your aesthetic is everything! also i'm pretty sure i've binged all your videos!!

[@TheBlissBean]

Thank you so much Abbey! 🌻

[@BatiNdBooks]

LOVEEEEEEE Your video. I have been jorunaling since july and needed to hold myself accountable. I also needed tips on how to start and continue the process. This is my favorite way to have self care.

[@youngandprofitingpodcast]

Wow, Beatrice! Thanks for sharing those amazing tips on starting a journal. Journaling is a helpful tool in managing our mental health. It's one of the ways to deal with any overwhelming emotion. It is a healthy way to express yourself. Journaling can be effective for many different reasons and help you reach a wide range of goals. I appreciated it's value when an amazing guest on my show emphasized its importance (Non other than Matthew McConaughey!)

[@julienofelbanaybanay786]

I should start journaling! Thanks for these!!!

[@garimabhilwara1433]

As a journalism student myself. I agree with this. Thanks, Hala for pointing it out.

[@godsgotu6982]

Hi Beatrice, I agree with you on how journaling can be used for a wide range of goals so true! I have literally wrote things down and go back months and a year later and check things off. Yes! Love Matthew McConaughey, he was recently on the 'Time To Thrive Challenge ' with Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins. He is a very wise man! Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

[@howward4071]

I love this. She's 10 year's old and has her ish together. This old man needed this so I can start journaling for the first time. Even bought a fountain pen and bound book. Ty

[@ImprovementGang]

The main point is to just start. You will do it badly perhaps, but remember, 1 inch forward is always better than 0. Tip: you can start with bullet journaling as it is easier to le your thoughts out

[@victoriajimenez1725]

This is my first time watching your channel, I am now truly inspired to write again after watching your video. Losing my dad has been hard. Thank you for your positivity and good vibes. Sending you tons of bliss !

[@TheBlissBean]

I am so sorry for your loss! I hope journaling can give you a bit of comfort, sending love! ❤️

[@victoriajimenez1725]

@@TheBlissBean Thank you angel ❤️

[@junielizmitchell4613]

I absolutely loved this video, it was super helpful. Thank you so much. Love from PR ❤️☺️

[@elianny344]

I’m very thankful for this video, tysm

[@kaykayrayi9953]

Thanks for the tips You're such an amazing person. I recently found you and already love learning from your videos

[@hannashirin4741]

Literally started using the 75 journalling prompts from bliss bean yesterday! this is meant to be

[@luisaferber3113]

Omg me too. I have downloaded this worksheet an hour ago! That is a sign!

[@TheBlissBean]

Hehehe love that! Thanks so much for downloading 🤗

[@angelazuniga5445]

Woke up just for this video 💜💜 love today’s video. I have so many notebooks that I’m scared to use, this video was very helpful 😁💜

[@dawn8293]

I've journaled since I was probably 10 years old. Certainly not every day, but in fits and spurts filling up many journals. What worked for me is: -unlined paper -experimenting with journal sizes until I found what works -getting a journal that feels nice and/or looks nice -the first and last entry is a summary of my life and the characters I might be writing about. This way, each journal stands on its own as a summary of my life at the time, and I can introduce family and friends all at once, so future hypothetical readers know who I'm talking about and I don't have to give all the context every time I introduce them (although I often do little introductions every time anyway). -using my journal both formally and informally -taking it everywhere -doodling, adding stickers, ticket stubs, post cards and letters -drawing what happened in my day sometimes -writing notes from church, or writing whatever thoughts I don't want to forget. -spend time formally recording my day, or whatever emotions I need to process, or whatever lesson I'm currently learning or pondering. I am not formal every day like this, but at this point in my life I can feel when I need to, and I'll also make time for it several days a week when the mood strikes. -I like signing off my journals or having a little gimmick. I wrote one journal that was a series of letters to a fictional friend. Currently, I end journal entries with a media recommendation. -journals do most of their work in the writing of them. Don't worry about whether you have anything to write. The act of writing is what matters. And after you've finished a couple journals, you might find that old shopping list, or that rant about your feet being cold, to be the most endearing parts. You don't know yet. You're capturing a sort of essence of your voice and you're life. Visiting younger you through these books can be incredibly satisfying, and more real than a picture album. -finally, I like occasionally letting children draw in my journal, or letting my peers write in my journal like it's a yearbook. This feels less awkward if you do it on a vacation, or before you separate from people in some way (like moving). Having pieces of people you love in your book is a treasure, perhaps especially if those friendships drift apart, and you can fondly remember that friendship.

[@nikirose4992]

Been trying to journal successfuly for ages and feel like this will help thank you sm!!

[@kellymcclendon2162]

I’ve been starting and stopping for years. Wanting to journal but not knowing exactly what I wanted to journal about. But I would always come back to trying to start again. Well I finally found a topic that I need to focus on. ME!!! This time I’m researching to get some ideas about what I want to write about and adding some structure. All that said I really enjoyed your video. It was so informative and it helped me in so many ways. Thank you 😊

[@AnnaKatherineYT]

I looooooved this video... I journaled for a little bit in April but it started to feel like a chore so I stopped. But the tips you gave in this video are really really good so I think I’ll start again and do it in a more creative way than I was doing before!! It’s funny bc I’m giving up social media for two weeks so I’ll miss your Instagram challenge, but as an alternative I’m going to use the print out prompts every day next week

[@francescakyanda9182]

I have a similar habit with keeping a logbook, where I track what I write, watch, read and little things that happened throughout the day

[@dilaraprivatee2514]

I just found your channel & I’m so happy! I love getting inspired and you definitely did that! Thanks :)

[@IBAlexanderIB]

I love the quality you provide/have in this video. You keep it very clean and explain it very well! Not everybody is as talented as you. I guess the journaling has done its job on the brilliant mind of yours;)

[@prolificwriterslife]

This is fabulous Beatrice! I especially like the tip about adding some structure such as: tracking what you're looking forward to that day, what went well in the day, and what your grateful for that day! What great advice for staying focused on the positive aspects of the day! Lorraine

[@ciaratc]

That journaling jar is such a good idea; most journaling videos I find alike & not really helpful but this really gave me inspiration -- thank you!

[@jendagel5170]

This is all really great advice for journaling! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@alohaarianna]

journaling is so fun and relaxing

[@vicchiro2987]

Wow, your energy is amazing, girl! Very contagious positivity, you've gained one more subscriber :)

[@abhijitsingh5398]

Actually i was searching to start my first journal since today - and felt i should search for a KZbin video and then i landed here. There r 2 imp things i did learn here is 1) i was having a bad time with someone and as u shared v can write in a journal about how to improve relationships too. 2) making chits on papers and can start on that topic with stoping yourself before u r out of thoughts. Also an important point - u look so beautiful 😍. Thanks for the video . I of course did subscribed urs channel just now.

[@oliviac3120]

this came at the perfect time. i've been in a journaling rut recently and have gotten unmotivated just seeing my journal. thank you :)

[@rxzelm6347]

Bless you for this because I always have 2-3 months gaps between my journal entries and thank you for your tips

[@carmenk6331]

Omg beatrice!! Your hair looks soooo good ! Love it & loved the video. hugs from the netherlands

[@pepiish6646]

YOUR TED TALK IS AMAZING