Frustrated with Journaling? Avoid This One Mistake!

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@StanleyPerret Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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!

@sapperjaeger Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@sylviaharrington6748 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@GMack224 27 күн бұрын

The journal madness is real. I too had a problem with what notebook to use and what pen to write with , do I do it daily, weekly monthly? Finally got the pen selected , got the notebook to use and, I’ve concluded that I’ll write, what I must remember, ideas, my lyrics, family matters (and I have with spouse, adult chikdren and grandchildren) and investment considerations. Oh, and I will write new Pins and passwords in it-whenever I want to.

@ChadEveryday 25 күн бұрын

That’s a great way to go about it. Congrats on finding your method that works for you!

@thewiccaman 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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!

@jasonmarshall5730 21 күн бұрын

I go through times when I journal every day, and others where I don't. Now, I do have a 5-year prayer journal that I use every day - but for longform journaling, I may write an entry every day, or I may not; and, like you, it may not be a very long entry. And that's ok. Sometimes I need to write longer. There are other times where I just sit and think and don't write a thing. And that's ok, too. Cool videos, man. I'm enjoying your content.

@ChadEveryday 20 күн бұрын

Appreciate you sharing! I've found that journaling, like anything is just all about balance. You can really learn a lot about yourself and the world around you with it. Glad you have a system that works for you.

@jslice3163 17 күн бұрын

I use my journal to meditate on texts, though not every day. When a major concept or theme arises, I break it into smaller parts and allow time between entries-typically a few days. This latency lets new experiences inform my reflections. For example, if I’m reading about happiness, I might break it into different types, dedicating an entry to each. These entries aren’t consecutive but spaced out to encourage deeper contemplation. This method fosters greater mindfulness, as you naturally become more vigilant about the theme over time. The result is often richer insights in your recollection, reflection, and resolution.

@ChadEveryday 16 күн бұрын

That sounds like a really effective way to explore a topic more deeply! It reminds me of stepping back in a heated moment rather than speaking your mind. I think the actual thought process is to not act on emotion but reason. It would make sense to do that during times of happiness as well, which sounds like you're doing.

@jslice3163 14 күн бұрын

@@ChadEveryday I find also that multi-level journaling could occur if you were to use a notetaking app like Obsidian. But it needs to be organic. So, my notebook might capture the first (entry) tier, but then additional questions could be asked as follow-up in future journal entries. You could start the process with uploading into AI and have it generate open-ended questions to explore further or you can come up with some on your own.

@cryoweasel Ай бұрын

I think this is something I genuinely need to try. I am looking at my shelf, and I have 9 journals I started and just gave up on. I loved the idea of the bullet journal, but every time I tried it, I just gave up. I have ADHD, and I think I struggle to keep the dopamine when it comes to journaling, even though it's something I really want to be able to do and keep. My thing was always I miss a day, and suddenly the data I have or the information I missed that day "ruined" the book. Almost like, perfectionism I guess. My bullet journals were always super structured and I had planned out most pages to make sure it looked good and when something came up that messed it up, I didn't want to look at the journal anymore. I think this might actually work for me because I won't feel pressured into doing it every day and I can just allow it to be messy.

@ChadEveryday 25 күн бұрын

I’m like you. I’ve even went as far as going back to journals I started but left behind and picked back up again. Something I never saw myself doing. It’s amazing what you can do once you start setting your own rules and methods.

@Show-MeSlotCars 16 күн бұрын

The perfectionism is exactly why bullet journaling never worked for me. I just recently started journaling again, and just writing down what I am feeling and what is going on around me when I remember to do it has helped me stick with it. Less structure has helped me get satisfaction out of journaling without feeling that I messed up and need to start over.

@cryoweasel 16 күн бұрын

@Show-MeSlotCars structure is such a double edged sword for me. I love everything to have structure and a "template" but then if something needs to break the template, then it's a big yikes and I need to fix everything.

@Maxamos555 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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!

@JonAdamsTech 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@ChadEveryday Ай бұрын

Same here!

@stacychampion6739 Ай бұрын

I appreciate your insight!

@ChadEveryday Ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@codyanderson3164 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@zartogan 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@JamesDel 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.