Frustrated with Journaling? Avoid This One Mistake!

[@StanleyPerret]

As odd as it sounds, and I am an odd person. I build my own journal / note keeper / to-do list out of an old tablet cover, and a cheap dollar store composition book. It works for me. I use one page per day, the front is my priorities, to-do, gratitude, notes, etc. the reverse side is my journal page / reflection page. Sometimes I write on that page and sometimes I don't simple because I do not feel the need to. I appreciate your video here and what you had to say, added a few note-points on that 'one' page, gave me something to think about. Thank you and have a great weekend!

[@ChadEveryday]

It's awesome that you've created your own system! Ultimately I would love to do something like that too. I think the best way to do anything is to do it your own way. Appreciate you sharing! Have a great week!

[@sylviaharrington6748]

You hit the nail on the head. I don't write in my journal every day. As a matter of fact I like to carry with me a small book so if I do have to write something I have this option. I can rip the pages out and stick it in my journal. Take care

[@ChadEveryday]

I like that idea! Being able to tear out the page and add to my main journal. I never would have thought of that. Mostly because I would be too afraid of ripping the pages out.

[@sapperjaeger]

agree completely ... I made it a personal rule to not beat myself up about skipping days ... my journal is for my mental health, so it would be counterproductive to get stressed about skipping days

[@ChadEveryday]

Exactly! Glad you were able to do that for yourself.

[@BlueBirdsSong]

I agree with you about not feeling like you have to do it everyday. People keep telling me it’s not going to help if you don’t do it everyday. Because of your video about getting Field Guide journal books and the cover , I went and bought them. You know what I love it because in those “other” journals out there are intimidating, a whole big page staring back at me. This is perfect for me, and like you had said I can take it anywhere. Thank you for the great advice, I really appreciate it.

[@ChadEveryday]

I’ve found that it not only works doing it some days rather than all days, but it works better. I feel like what I write in there now is more meaningful and needed. My own personal reflection though, others might need that everyday experience. Glad that doing it as you need/want to seems to be working better for you. And yes, these smaller journals are so much less intimidating!

[@thewiccaman]

This video and your previous one have given me a whole new perspective on what journaling should be. I got so caught up in the 'if you don't journal every day, writing pages and pages per entry' you are failing at journaling. I've tried so many different styles and formats, trying to copy the 'this is how you have to journal' mantras I end up not writing anything at all. I still feel guilty if I don't write something each day, and that's a mindset I need to change, clearly. So thank you for this.

[@ChadEveryday]

I’m there with you, I feel somewhat guilty the days I don’t journal, but I try not to beat myself up either. If the moment strikes and I need to write something, the mind will make it happen!

[@stacychampion6739]

I appreciate your insight!

[@ChadEveryday]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@JonAdamsTech]

Yeah man this whole analogue life niche of KZbin is popping off. Definitely a helpful thing for people today. I run a tech channel and all I want is an analogue life lol great video by the way

[@ChadEveryday]

Great to hear! haha I've started switch a lot of my life back to analog come to think of it. I got mad at streaming servies and started going back to DVD and Blu Ray. Thinking about getting one of those huge CD books that used to ride the passenger seat of my car and load it up with music too haha

[@mysticskyz5870]

I`ve skipped several days. Just wasn't in the mood and I don't ever force it. 💜

[@ChadEveryday]

Same here!

[@codyanderson3164]

Congrats on your other video! I dig that one (this one too). As I’m trying to figure out my journaling path, these videos have been really eye opening for me.

[@ChadEveryday]

Appreciate you! I wish you luck on your journey 🫶🏻

[@Maxamos555]

One thing I use every once in a while is a method which I play the counselor and my self and have a conversation with my self. I usually I'm guessing give my self the best advice and gain clarity to be sure, or if there's something I'm unsure of I find this really helps.

[@ChadEveryday]

I think that's a great way to really get a fresh perspective on a difficult situation! I'm might have to try that myself!

[@BlueHorseStitchers]

Wonderful advice. Thank you!

[@zartogan]

Thanks very much for a great content. I have been working on my journaling format and habits. It really helps to go through those videos for writing to have a positive impact on our lives. I sometimes wonder what people would be planning or thinking if their journals found and read by other family members or friends after they have passed away.

[@ChadEveryday]

I had a journaling class recently where the instructor talked about this. She had a few suggestions such as: 1. Destroy upon passing - obviously this task would need to be left up to someone very trustworthy 2. Write some type of disclaimer or apology if you wrote something upsetting about someone She told us too that some of her most intimate journals/diaries she herself would destroy once completed.

[@sirguy6678]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing

[@ChadEveryday]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

Nice content! Am so related. Thanks a lot ❤

[@ChadEveryday]

You're welcome 😊

[@JamesDel]

I totally agree, forcing journalling isn't going to work. This past year I've been carrying a small notebook with me everywhere, and not to be dramatic but - it's changed my life lol. I journal in it, I doodle, I make lists, I write down funny things I've heard etc, it frees up so much space in my mind that I'll never be without a notebook/journal again! Love this content from you, keep it going!! :)

[@ChadEveryday]

James! Hope you've been well. It's not dramatic at all; journaling is insane. I owe the cure to my health anxiety to journaling. I think it's a great way to get out of your head and just let go of things. Or remember good things later on.

[@ILCJ1]

You sir have a new subscriber 🫡

[@ChadEveryday]

Thank you :)