HOW I JOURNAL (for nostalgia, reflection & mental health)

Flipping through what kinds of journals I keep and how they're changing my life.
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Chapters
00:00 When I started journaling
03:04 Bedside Journal
06:36 Mental Clarity Journal
09:49 Monthly Reflection Prompts
14:55 Journaling for Mental Health

[@julliereyes214]

For me, keeping a journal helps me with my mental clarity. Every time I feel like my mind is too cluttered with thoughts, I write them down, and instantly, I feel better. It also helps me track my finances, my days, and my feelings. Through journaling, I am able to assess myself and even be reminded of thoughts I wrote many days ago. Now I realized that we make our own rules when we journal. Whatever works for us is what's important, not what the trends are.

[@royal3161]

Is journaling like doing diary? I'm kinda confuse ,

[@julliereyes214]

@@royal3161 well if it's journaling itself, it is a diary because I'm just basically writing down anything on my mind like when I was a kid. It's also keeping track of your mental state, your highs or lows, core memories and all. This is what I mostly do with mine. Basically, it's in a narrative form. On the other hand, there's bullet journal wherein, from what I know, is focused on productivity because it's kind of like a checklist of your regular activities, goals, events, etc. So the key there is you list them down in bullets so you can clearly see what you need to accomplish in a certain period of time. Like a to do list. This is how I understand it, at least.

[@julliereyes214]

@@royal3161 also, there's art journal -- which I also like but I can't fully commit to it lol cause I won't be consistent about it. Instead of using a lot of words, the journal notebook is often filled with artworks, collage, sketches, etc. Like expressing your thoughts in colors and shapes. I believe this would look phenomenal when compiled.

[@pr5113]

The power of writing is always prominent. When we write, we get slow in thoughts. As a result, we can do self reflection and process our emotions step by step.

[@cUp1_dx]

This is why I want to get into journaling. And so I can look back to the start of the year and see growth!

[@baileyspeltbeefy1768]

I started journaling at 8 and I’m now 23 and I’ve filled/finished journal #63!! Finishing a full journal is an amazing feeling and being able to look back on so much of my life is so special. I love journaling more than I can say and I think it’s something everyone should at least try in their lifetime It’s so rewarding

[@monia8486]

What do you write about in your journals?

[@baileyspeltbeefy1768]

@@monia8486 absolutely anything and everything!!! I write about my day and what all happened, my thoughts and feelings, and even like little lists, plans, shows I like and am watching and just stuff like that I also add in a lot of photos and some of them I write a whole entry about and I write about my loved ones and dogs A LOT! Honestly if someone ever read my journals they would know everything about me, my life, and those in my life and how things are between me and said person because I’m also extremely detailed in all journals. I’ve also noticed that as I get older the things I journal about and just how I journal changes... usually within a few years if I look back I can see subtle changes and stuff but when I look back at my first journal to my journal now it’s just crazy! I can also really see how much my handwriting, spelling, and the way I think/express myself has greatly improved. I also keep a dream journal but it’s separate from my like everything/personal journal I hope this helps to answer the question☺️

[@monia8486]

@@baileyspeltbeefy1768 thank you for your answer, I really appreciate it! I'm looking for inspiration for my own journal, so you really helped me since I don't even know where to start 😅

[@baileyspeltbeefy1768]

@@monia8486 I’m glad it helped and I hope you love journaling!! I still remember my first journal and when I came to the end I was honestly so emotional Of course all your journals are so special and precious but the feeling of writing and filling up your very first journal is just amazing☺️ Also I’m not sure if this is something you would like to do/try out or if you already do it but at the very beginning of all my journals is a little about me section (My name, journal name, relationship/relationship status, bday and age, best friend, and pets/furbabies I currently have and more) I really love it and you can always add in more or add in your own but I think it’s really cool and helpful to see what changes and what stays the same in the about me’s throughout the years! Also for the last 1+ pages I put a A title on top of the page called “Important dates” and I than use that page to write the date of important entries and a little description of what that entry is about and I usually need 1-3 of these pages but it varies lol For an example of how it works I would write “July 13,2022: went on a mini road trip with my family” The reason I love doing this in the last page or last few is because when I’m reading back I can look there and easily find the “best” entries/days or if I am looking for a certain entry to reread this make it so much easier to find!

[@hennauwu8669]

@@baileyspeltbeefy1768 that end page idea is so cute. i will be doing that because of you!! ty :)

[@erica8867]

i have one journal, it has everything in it. I write my thoughts and feelings, stuff about video games and books, music, about me and what I like and don’t like etc. I love having one journal with everything in it and decorating it using cute stickers, doodles and drawings. journaling has helped me get my thoughts out and finding words to describe what’s wrong even when I don’t really know myself, and I just love how writing can help a person so much

[@leahsfieldnotes]

such a beautiful, zen and inspiring video 🥺💕🍵 gonna go journal now hehe

[@Jusufreinhard]

merci mercii Leah

[@hehe.25]

I started journaling in a way to document. I've lost a lot of memories over the years because of mental struggles and life changes that happened rapidly. In a sense I lost a lot of myself when I lost those moments. Now I journal so I won't forget. I also want to start vloging for myself, again in a way to document and remember.

[@dystopia390]

Wow I feel less alone. I only started journaling recently and what you said is the main reason. Im keeping a "reflections on the past" journal for when I suddenly remember an anecdote, and just to try to make sense of my past, and how I want to change accordingly. I try to look at it positively and see journaling (the one I keep for the present) as a way to really start to live, not start a new life but start living mine.

[@hehe.25]

@@dystopia390 yeah, that's exactly how I feel :)

[@risika]

I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (journaling) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. Because historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up.

[@popito8366]

i had a really painful heartbreak this year and I knew i had to feel and deal with the pain but i refused to suffer more than I should and go into a dark hole (ive been there before) so I decided to stick to my routines and do stuff even when I just wanted to rot in bed and thats what helped me to most, taking showers, making lunch I didn't allow myself to have an untidy house thats how I pulled myselft through and im in a much better place right now!!

[@popito8366]

whats the name of the podcast?

[@risika]

@@popito8366 Youre amazing - that couldnt have been easy

[@cuckibliss]

Hi, you sound so much like ME. My OCD is very bad too sometimes and I need to keep my mental health strong. Journaling is a very good way to stay in track. Lovely to meet you.cucki x

[@theartist2235]

this whole video was so eye-opening. learning to accept that your journal doesn't have to be aesthetically pleasing and organized. It's your journal, and it's for YOU and YOUR mental health

[@ilovesanything]

i love the "bedside journal"!! i used to think that i could only use one journal at a time; one journal for all my thoughts and emotions. i'd find myself having some realization right before going to bed and not writing it down because i didn't want to get my journal from my desk. i think keeping an "off the rails" bedside journal can help me use my other journals and express myself even more on paper :))

[@emmale9778]

i’ve been journaling a lot more for a few months now but it’s just been spontaneous brain dumps. thank you for recommending more structured journaling habits ☺️

[@Lyla1987]

I’ve been dealing with anxiety/panic attacks for a couple of years now and I’m going to try and get medicine today but my therapist told me to try journaling. And it’s always been something I’ve wanted to do but never fully committed to but all of a sudden I had this inspiration to start doing it! So wish me luck and thank you for the info :D! 💖

[@ngoziagwunwite]

Recently I've been feeling lost, forgetting things easily and it scares me. I guess journalling might be a solution for my problem. Thank you for this video

[@kailiarcher]

I have found daily journaling to be so grounding and freeing. I find comfort in the daily reflection and expression❤️

[@vennskap5662]

I started journaling when I was about 17 on and off. Then when I was 18 in my final year of high school I started being more committed to it because there were a lot of things going on in my life and also a lot of feelings. Initially it all started because I considered the possibility that I might have amnesia at some point in my life and wanted to tell all about me to my future self with "the books of my life". Eventually journaling evolved into being more conscious, facing feeling and events I can't talk about, not playing the victim and being honest with myself. I always buy very big and thick blank pages journals, and reading them really feels like reading a book from my life. I'm 23 now, 24 in 13 days, and I'm at my 7th life book. I'm so glad I found this corner of KZbin.

[@Hello-rq9yx]

I absolutely love what you said about extracting affirmations that best serve us from our own personal lives and experience. That is so true☺️, a real game changer in the world of affirmations, when they directly touch on your own life.

[@louvaissh]

you're so calm and polite, i love seeing other people talk about their way of journaling and i specifically loved yours. i think its well organized and it helps you clarify your purpose. it was thereputic to watch this

[@itsjule8871]

Somehow i was so sure that i was the only one having so many journals and writing down literally everything. So good to see that there are more people who crave the outlet of thoughts through this activity. Journaling keeps me sane haha :)

[@ownerofphone6650]

I can't even put into words how much this video was helpful. Really grateful for this. Inspirational. The best journaling video I've come across. Thank you❤️❤️

[@fiveplustwo10]

journaling has been key in my life for many reasons. and i fell off it for a bit theres a drastic difference, now i want to get back to it even stronger but didn't know where to start this is amazing thank youu

[@TheSleepyCinnaBoi]

I am excited to start Journaling once again, due to that I had the lack of motivation to do so. And since I just got done watching your video, it actually made me motivated to get back to Journaling. Keep it up with the great work, I have been following you since 2018 or 2019. I even purchased my "be you" necklace last night, as I can't wait to wear it when it arrives! 😊❤

[@starshout_]

after watching your video , I finally journaling for first time and regret not started sooner

[@AvaniVermaV-]

I find it peaceful to just sit and write a story about a hero who we never really acknowledged, and we see how we live, love and choose to keep going. No perfection, no boundaries and no judgements are required. The clips of even you journaling in the video are so serene.♥

[@benedetta7968]

Loved it 🥰 This video is really inspiring and i appreciate your honesty and your willingness to share what helps you and i really felt your gratitude towards journaling 💗

[@doublebee_]

i've been following you for years (17yo i think, we're from the same year). You seem way more at peace with yourself and i'm so happy to following you on this journey. thank you for the video

[@hannahbessinger8216]

Wow I can’t believe after all of these years I came back again and you guys are still making these pretty videos it’s so beautiful I haven’t been back since 2019.

[@Mahoney1]

This is the best video I have seen on this subject! I tried journaling for years and had no success, I gave up for a long time. I am much (much, lol) older now and want to journal to work out the many things I struggle with. Your advice is so clear and tangible, and your delivery so calm and introspective. Thank you so much for sharing this video, it has really helped me figure out where to begin. xo

[@wanasiwa]

This is so good and valuable, not to mention so beautifully done. Thanks, Jusuf 💚

[@19demian]

when you roll your intro with "when did i start journaling?" and i tried to think "when did i actually start journalling?" and remembered the reason is because of you. i enjoyed your videos when i was in my junior high school and still do now I'm in college and still keep a journal ❤️

[@serendipity98]

I love this calming mood🫶🏻 also her voice :)

[@int3rgalacticchoi607]

oh my god i'm so glad i found your channel!! this video is soooo relaxing to watch and i love your style of filming. also as someone who's new to journaling, this video is very helpful to me

[@mingliangwang7763]

I've been doing this since elementary school. Looking back at what I wrote now feels very meaningful.

[@sagumara.yagami4527]

merci beaucoup, c’était vraiment intéressant. J’écrivais beaucoup après et ensuite je me mettais de la pression donc j’ai arrêté. ta vidéo m’a donné envie de recommencer 😍

[@monicamulles2293]

I appreciate the quality of this vid, and I like how it was made from setup of the elements of the video to the messages that it delivers.

[@TheNatachaTH]

I loved the video, it's so calm and inspiring, and the landscapes were amazing, I'm happy I found this channel, keep going thank you for the knowledge ❤

[@sapphiccselkie]

A little thing I like about this video is how you just get right into the topic! There wasn't a long intro, just right into it. Great video too!!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@robertajkb7437]

you always do such a good job visually in your videos, but here I appreciate it in particular. and of course also very useful advice!

[@veroninou4594]

I love journaling and it’s so healthy too because you can express your emotions without censoring yourself wonderful 😊

[@leej1a]

I’m here because the other day, I decided to start journaling because I realized that I lost myself. I’m going to college soon then when someone asked me what course I wanted to take, the one I wanted, my mind went completely blank. I didn’t know what I wanted, I didn’t know who I am anymore. I bought a journal and didn’t know what to write, thank you for this! :))

[@maartsyanne]

i find journaling very therapeutic.. whenever i do it, i feel so relaxed. but sometimes, i'm a bit hesitant to write all my feelings in my journal, because when i die (can't stop myself from thinking about it), someone might read my journals. so i want to ask you, if you think the same way.. maybe you may tackle it in your future videos about journaling. btw i just discovered your channel today, and i really like your videos already. might binge watch them later too. 💖🧡

[@nacciiii]

yeah it kinda weird to think about but nobody is gonna read your whole journal after you die and even if they do they would be happy to have something that is yours as a memory. They would definitely enjoy reading it as your last memory or something that reminds of you

[@flora.lennihan]

such a beautiful and meaningful video

[@mandyxu7095]

Thank you for your video. I started journaling at the beginning of this year. It was really good for my mentally health and especially I realized that my journal book just like my "best friend". I wrote every single thought n goal. ❤

[@karunababajee3678]

so grateful for your videos jusuf ❤️

[@Delala]

Jeey! I love it when you talk about one of my favorite subjects! 😍🙌 I really loved the editing of the video! It was so detailed and beautiful. Also, can we just take a little moment to appreciate your linen bathrobe 👌 Your video really put me in a good mood, thank you ❤

[@monicazurita1168]

Excited to start doing this for myself

[@myoutlet3375]

This is one of my favorite journaling videos I've ever seen.

[@ma_niz]

I lived in a Swiss village for 4 months. Your outdoor shots are making me so nostalgic!

[@Nomnamnomm]

I love your videos and the overall aesthetic .

[@rohan076k]

I hope your dreams never come true and you get things you can’t even dream of 💫 Sending you love and strength ❤️‍🔥

[@daniqsaa]

Even for someone who's been journaling for 13 years, this was still helpful 💚

[@jeenylop]

omg, your voice is so calming 💗✨ i loved the video btw

[@carbonc6065]

Wow, this is my favorite 'Journaling' video ... Nice job!

[@Prasamsha]

The upper shot of you journalling and the sponsorship explanation shot was sooooo CREATIVE. LOVED IT 💓👍

[@kpoplyriczz_]

This video was so comforting

[@suzannebalm2057]

this is such a wonderful and inspiring video. thank you so much for this, it helped me a lot!

[@tanishkasharma9557]

Best video I saw today! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@user-qv3sx8ld8r]

Watching this inspiring video, takes me back to where I’ve started journaling when I was in high school and it’s inspired by you. And now that I am in college, It makes me motivated whenever I read my past journal. Much love of your vlogs, been a fan since your first ever upload on yt ❤️

[@Jusufreinhard]

❤️

[@user-qv3sx8ld8r]

@@Jusufreinhard omgg😲 merci ❤️

[@cafelattebeige]

This is exactly the video I needed right now, thank you so much for that wonderful video, it really help me :)

[@geneglow8439]

Your words really resonated with me. Wonderful video!

[@itsrebeccaconte]

Thank you so much! Amazing and inspirational video😍

[@hannah-rk2cs]

This video is so beautiful calm and aestetic

[@hhhhha501]

This video made my day , thank you jusuf ♡

[@cmk8362]

this is what I needed! much love

[@katrinaamistad2896]

i also started bujo when i was a teen and it has been hard to connect, use, and repurpose journaling with technology becoming more apparent in my life and supporting my other needs. ive made it a goal to get back since the pandemic and this video was inspiring to remind me of that (:

[@noozart9911]

I don’t know if you’ll see this, but how I tackled the bujo vs digital planner dilemma is by making a picture of my monthly and weekly overview and put those in a note in my phone, updating them when I write in a new appointment. In that same note I put things / appointments I made that I still have to write in my physical bujo. So everything is updated in that note so I never miss someting I planned and still do not have to have my journal on me 24/7. Maybe you or someone also likes this solution :) works great for me as I do still love bullet journaling.

[@loowiji]

watched your videos back in 2017(?) glad to see you still post. love your content

[@viljakristina2583]

What a BEAUTIFUL video omg

[@kamonart]

The editing in this video is top-tier.

[@SimingLan]

really beautiful video, thanks for the lovely inspiration!

[@erjang.5997]

So touching and meaningful. Great video. Greetings from Virginia.

[@daria7362]

this was such an interesting and inspiring video, i love to see in what ways other people use their journals! also i think your voice is soo soothing to listen to

[@LarissaLeandraMS]

Hey jussss, thank you a lot for this video , that's whats i wanted

[@maria-kg1cd]

I love the new vids but please please bring back the old vids too. They were so nostalgic and inspiring 🥺💓

[@asterin4675]

This video is so calm and interesting! i like this kind of videoes. Year ago i started journaling again but on English language for improve my eng. writting skill. When i have started write on english i could write only several sentences now it's pages 😅. My diary it is space for me where i can be honest with myself💝 thank you for your video

[@hebibeceferzade2758]

Again,a motivating video😍

[@sunsetsandcigarettes7978]

First of all, i enjoyed this video so much. I love your aesthetic and i just thought the whole time, wow you are so pretty. I love your energy, your talking really relaxed me...

[@Dollexsi]

if you don’t mind me asking, what are examples of the specific questions? i’ve been journaling for years but i’m not really sure what questions to ask

[@lunasilva4032]

beautiful video u put so much effort in it, i see it and appreciate it thankyou

[@ElizabethTai]

A monthly reflection is probably the best speed for me! I have been struggling between going digital 100% with my journaling, and I like tho approach. This way I can still have writing time

[@kathygrass]

I’ve been journaling since I was 5 or 6 (and I just turned 23 last week). I think I was influenced by some show/movie that had a girl writing “dear diary” and spilling some tea so I would do that! In every single entry I’d spell “dear” AND “diary” incorrectly and it’s such a joy to look back on! Btw, your Be You necklace is my fav necklace since I got it when it came out

[@lizziejean435]

During the time in Junior High I started journaling that I didnt belong in the society where i cant fit in. I continue to journal through highschool and draw express my emotions and reactions. By the time I started uni my mental health wasnt stable i continue to journal like it was the only friend I could actually trust. Sometimes Every Specialist or Doctor cant be always the solution to help mental health. Until now with journaling its stablizes my mental health. Its a storybook ( A time capsule) i could read back through out the years since i started. Thank you for making this video. I wish everyone would see this. It would inspire them .

[@lilianalradhi8669]

Besides from journaling, can we appreciate how pretty this human is ✨👀✨

[@marinafw]

What a beautiful video!

[@ioanna7996]

the editing>>>

[@41n98]

Ich denke, du bist deutsch ☺️ Danke für das Video, hat sich so angenehm angefühlt, als würde man mit einer alten Bekanntschaft reden ❤️😄

[@deIcorazon]

you are an angel

[@anadmaral]

you're amazing

[@memenmtomori]

what a lovely video

[@mehditate]

Journaling will literally change your life. I mention it in my channel often

[@slavadanylchuk]

Beautiful video 😍

[@fitnessmosster]

I really love to listen your sweet voice ❤

[@angelyn.archive]

Love this 💐 thanks a lot

[@giizhigad]

Thank you for creating this, this is so helpful on how to start.

[@arc521]

She is a safe place !

[@earthling9891]

i have the same journals from „leuchtturm“ in light and dark blue love them so much, although my handwriting is a bit to large for the rather narrow lines

[@lucerotonin]

you're hair is so cutee

[@hajar_assab3i]

Wow. You look like you totally love yourself. Thank you.

[@yssa9223]

Just in time 🤍

[@kishwar285]

It was different wow ....❤

[@vibewithang00]

yess i only have to wait 45 seconds for this :)

[@cayetanorabanal]

Thanks!

[@pr5113]

I think that it's all about the good effects of writing on pages. It just provides a space declutter our thoughts and we can create a step by step actions to fight against our limiting beleifs.

[@beau_video_diary]

Yaaay the most waited video

[@wel5072]

Thank you