how to journal through HARD TIMES. (tips & tricks, the benefits, and my current experience)

[@CarrieWalker]

Hey everyone :) Thank you so much for being here. This video is a tad repetitive at times, as my thoughts were a little jumbled. I hope everything makes sense! I appreciate you bearing with me, and I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.❤️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - my current experience & thoughts 5:57 - the benefits of journaling through a difficult season (why it’s important!) 9:52 - TIPS on how (especially when it feels scary) Please comment prayer requests down below. I’d love to be praying for you however I can!❤️

[@beautifulmama862]

I just need prayers for my family....my brother not by blood but have known him for 30 plus years recently passed a few days ago and we could use some strength thank you❤❤

[@oldsoul4762]

​@@beautifulmama862 I will pray for you! Sending love! 💜🙏💜

[@beautifulmama862]

@@oldsoul4762 thank you so much ❤ ❤

[@Claire-rt3yl]

hi carrie! you are such a kind and thoughtful soul and i will be praying for you for all of the things you are going through from this video. journaling has gotten me through a lot of difficult times especially recently, i got heartbroken for the first time in june, and my brother is going to be in the military now and he’s going to basic training very soon, and my mom has thyroid cancer but she is having a surgery done in the next month so it is good, but also very scary. Anyway, thank you for this video and sharing your experience when writing through hard times like this, and God bless!

[@beautifulmama862]

@ms.teacher.roleplay thank you ❤

[@gigilovescats6161]

I clicked IMMEDIATELY. Carrie is my favorite KZbinr!!!!

[@CarrieWalker]

🥹❤️that is so kind

[@taytayswiftie13_folklore]

Same ❤❤

[@oldsoul4762]

This is so appropriate right now for me. I have Cerebral Palsy and have been struggling with pain when walking. It has me incredibly discouraged right now. My journal has been my go to since I have no one else who would understand. With my Journal I will make it through. 😥😢🙏

[@je_suis_calme_13]

I agree because I just lost my dog, so it's been a hard time. Sending so much love to youuuu

[@oldsoul4762]

​@@je_suis_calme_13Thank you! It's painful loosing a beloved 'fur baby'. I understand. 💜

[@LisbethS.C]

This helped so much. Because my grandfather died recently and your video was of great importance.

[@CarrieWalker]

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss🥺❤️ Sending love and prayers.

[@LisbethS.C]

@@CarrieWalker Thanks💗

[@karinl9920]

Carrie, thank you for all you do. Im 30 years old. I've been journaling since I was 13, and have always struggled with journaling every day. Currently, I'm on day 47. I was really, really sick yesterday. I felt horrible, and I still managed to get a little journaling in. Didn't make it to my 1 page minimum, but still proud of myself. I was able to put day 47 on today's journal entry instead of day 1. You have really inspired me to push hard to journal daily. You are easily becoming my favorite youtuber. You are genuine and real in your videos, and that is appreciated beyond what words can express. Thank you for being you. Keep doing what you're doing. This world needs the light you bring. Additionally, I love that you're including your faith in your videos.

[@alexawilcox1574]

This video is so real. Sometimes I forget that the father is here for us in meany ways and I’m glad that our journaling army has found a place in the page and in him. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@CarrieWalker]

Thank you for this comment🥺❤️ amen!!

[@The_tomboy1234]

Journaling while your favore show is on is the best feeling ever ❤❤❤

[@CarrieWalker]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@harper_sidney2822]

I’m going through a hard time rn and I was nodding my head the whole time I was watching this video bc it was so relatable. As for a prayer request I would love for a prayer asking to help me and my family through separation and for hope/ happiness through it all. Love you Carrie ❤❤❤

[@oldsoul4762]

I will pray for you!💜🙏

[@harper_sidney2822]

@@oldsoul4762 thank you 😊

[@julesm9081]

This! I’ve been journaling daily but many things I haven’t written down because of it being hard xx

[@oldsoul4762]

I know it's hard but, you can do it! I'm going through a difficult time right now and have no one around me who would understand. My journal is my go to. 💜🌹🦋 Take care.

[@julesm9081]

@@oldsoul4762 I’m so sorry to hear that, I hope you will be ok, so glad to hear your journal is helping. Take care too.

[@GigiCannelora]

I havent share this with anyone, but in my journals I write to Rory from Gilmore Girls, which really helped me when I was first getting started. It feels like im sharing my life with this (fictional) person I really care about.

[@Rosequartz_09]

Carrie you're literally so inspiring you single-handedly inspired to keep on with my journals and I'm so so grateful for that lovee ya😭💕

[@CarrieWalker]

Sending so much love to you!! Thank you for this sweet comment :,)

[@Katrina_12-k4m]

I love❤ all your videos. Thank you so much for making me start journaling😊

[@ShayleePierce-ld7he]

Carrie I have a prayer request please if you don’t mind I am special needs and I can’t live on my own cuz of seizures and other disabilities and I’ll be turning 18 on October 19th my grandma is looking for a assisted living for me but we haven’t found 1 yet just please pray that we find 1 and that I make friends cuz I only have 1 friend that I’ve been friends with for 6 in a half years and she’s moving to Florida and I won’t get to see her because I live in tx and on top of all that I’m sorry if that was allot but I will allso be praying for you stay safe stay happy stay healthy and god bless🙏❤️😇

[@user-wf3iy3lo6q]

May God bless you dear... And you are not alone.. We all are going through something in life. Just stay strong... God bless you❤❤❤

[@ShayleePierce-ld7he]

@@user-wf3iy3lo6q thank you so mutch I truly appreciate it 😊

[@oldsoul4762]

I will pray for you! I understand some of what you are going through. Have faith and stay strong! 💜🙏

[@ShayleePierce-ld7he]

@@oldsoul4762 thank you I truly appreciate it may god bless you😢😇

[@oldsoul4762]

​@@ShayleePierce-ld7he I have Cerebral Palsy so I understand. 💜🙏

[@lyrrose._.journals]

I love this. It was the thing i needed for today, cause yesterday i had a hard day😢. Thank you so much Carrie for uploading this, cause i really appreciate it

[@diyasworld2847]

Last Friday was my last day of school and I had been In this school only for 1 year (now I will be going to a IB school ) and .........I Was soo much broke at the last day of school .......I actually started to make great connections with the students and teachers and was VERY SAD 😔 to leave them .......... The next day , I journaled all about it because I find that journaling is the best way to make yourself clam .....and I would like to say THANKSSSSSS SOOOO MUCHHHHH TO CARRIE .......❤❤❤❤ FOR THAT ......because she made us understood the role of journaling .......in hard times and how much it can help ......❤❤

[@lenadublin3453]

This video came along right when I needed it. Thank you, Carrie. God Bless

[@CarrieWalker]

Oh my heart is so happy to hear that. Good bless you as well❤️

[@halloweenissoon]

THE QUEEN HAS POSTED!!!! I look forward to this every week❤

[@The_tomboy1234]

Same 😊

[@CarrieWalker]

SO SWEET!! I hope you enjoyed :)

[@Thatgirlringring]

thank you carrie for this you were the reason why I started jouranling you inspire me sooo much love ya

[@CarrieWalker]

Love ya too!!! :)

[@heidismith6638]

Thanks for being honest with yourself - and us- and allowing us to be open about our own struggles. What you said about not being able to be fully transparent in your journals resonates with me. The way I'm currently dealing with it, is to use my 'Morning Pages' as the truly open and honest journal, which sometimes comes out like a 'bitch session'. But then, I find something inspirational or motivating to write about in my other journal. It's been interesting to confront the hard parts of my life and at the same time remembering that I have much to be grateful for, much to celebrate and things to help me move forward. This has been a great validation and also an opportunity for me to send you some postive energy. You bring a great deal of support and wisdom to the journaling community and I thank you.

[@flybalbu]

When I journal, I like to imagine I'm writing to a person in the future, whether it's myself or someone else that may find my journal like "you know...", "oh yeah", giving context about my situation.. I don't know why, but thinking about a person in the future going through things like I am and them relating

[@beautifulmama862]

I so needed this video today ❤❤❤ it all made sense and made me realize why I'm not able to journal every day and I can work on that and hopefully get back into daily Journaling ❤ thank you Carrie you truly are an inspiration and im grateful for you.....sending hugs ❤❤

[@CarrieWalker]

So glad it has benefit to you❤️❤️ sending a big hug to you as well!

[@maranathahoyt]

I have been going through a really hard time currently and so I really appreciate this video

[@annathompson3034]

Thank you for sharing this, Carrie. I’ll be praying for you. Life can be really tough, but God is stronger, and He will help you push through.

[@gigilovescats6161]

This video was posted exactly when I needed it. Thank you Carrie!! I really really reallly relate to all of this. Thank you ❤

[@CarrieWalker]

Oh I’m so happy to hear it🥺❤️

[@sabrieljimison]

Please pray for my health, I am going through some chronic pain and stomach issues right now that have not been fully resolved. I will be praying for the health and safety of you as well Carrie!

[@ErienneJWhite]

This was so helpful; thank you for sharing your tips❤ God bless you

[@CarrieWalker]

God bless you too❤️❤️

[@Ava-tt4xb]

Just started my 10th journal because of Carrie!!😊😊

[@prmth09]

thank you for the chance to write down my prayer carrie! :) heres my prayer request: id been prayed a lot for new jobs but im sure that will come at the right time since id been prayed many times for it to God and He will give it to me sooner or later, i hope i will get it soon amen ❤️ and thank you for the tips too!! id definitely try it!! love you carrie you are will always be my #1 inspiration for journaling ❤️❤️💖

[@Smartys107]

Hello Carrie your so inspiring I love that ur being your self I have been journaling more and I finished my first journal I kinda rushed by drawing stars in it and then started writing on the last page now I’m on the second journal thank you from making this dream true and this video seems like your sad and not happy are you okay?

[@Enyscorner]

woohoo this just made my day

[@JaclynnFinney-rn7be]

I will pray for you!

[@GretalovesJesus]

I will be praying for you. Love you❤

[@RaginiStar-ff8xg]

Sister, why your videos are not going famous😢! I think your videos are more worthy to us.❤ i will always be your subscriber!❤ its totally blesses!

[@julesm9081]

Sending love xxxx

[@brenda5297]

Hi Carrie! ❤😊 Sounds like you are pressured to open up and journal about certain things. Would it help you if you talk it out with someone you trust before journaling it down? It usually helps me when I have a private talk with my mom about what is bothering me and she helps me a lot. Also, what if journaling earlier before bed like in the evening or so so that you don't feel so tired doing it before bed time? Maybe that too is what's making you hesitant at writing it down? Sorry I'm not good at giving advice but I am a good listener. 🤗💖 And that pile of journals you finished worries me! LOL! Be careful it doesn't fall on you. 😬 If you can, can you please pray for my family and me and for our health?

[@julesm9081]

I’m glad to hear you’re ok carrie, - worried about you - you take care 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@annathompson3034]

I have a couple of prayer requests that aren’t such a huge things, in the grand scheme of things, but I have been looking for a job for months and haven’t been able to get one, and I’m getting very discouraged, so I would appreciate prayer for me to get a job (hopefully one I like). Also, I have been dealing with some health issues, so I’m hoping that I can find the solution soon. Thank you!

[@jessicacoley8745]

please pray for my husband, healing in his leg and eye surgery coming up, would appreciate it. his name is Daniel

[@oldsoul4762]

🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜

[@jadenlightnight7695]

This really helps. Thank u! 💙

[@teresa8287]

new here and I am so glad to have found your channel.

[@starlingandjunco]

This video came at the exact right time for me ❤ Loved this video

[@Rosé_rami-j]

Under 5 min love you carrie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CarrieWalker]

❤️❤️❤️ :)

[@julesm9081]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@catherinerose1493]

Hey Carrie this is a Very random question. What is your favourite journal so far. Like the journal you already used up and that journal has a soft spot in your heart. Mine is my fifth grade journal. I took my teacher's and classmate's autograph and thoughts about me and it was very sweet to look back on.

[@janiceking9567]

❤️

[@CarrieWalker]

❤️❤️

[@GonniGettingFitter]

prayers for the people of Israel, the return of the hostages and for the return of some quiet times to my home and the region, please 🙏

[@user-ee8ke7hd5n]

Carrie what pen did you use usually?

[@andrzejszostek9398]

Hi Carrie I would really appreciate if you answered this question, it about the Bible study group you mention in the other videos, is the the Bible study group at UNI or outside of UNI? Thank you very much in advance, Love your videos ❤

[@CeliaJournal]

I have a prayer request please pray for my grandpop hes still dealing with cancer nowadays and going through tough treatments so can u just send gim some prayers it be really helpful! Love the video ❤❤😢

[@CarrieWalker]

Prayers on the way!!❤️❤️❤️

[@blippo]

Hi! We sent you an email 💜💜🥰🥰

[@Rosé_rami-j]

She is always going to be my journalling idol and Love your content♡♡♡♡sending love ๑⁠♡♡⁠๑●⁠♡♡♡♡✿⁠ ⁠♡♡

[@Lauratrenzas673]

Hola guapa. terminara algun dia los tiempos dificiles?

[@LottieDoesShortsx]

Yay! A new video! Carrie, you were my inspiration to start journaling! I’m still on my first one, about halfway, but it’s SO addicting! ❤