How to Start a New Journal

I'm so grateful that you are here for this chat on how to start a #newjournal. I hope that you are able to stay present with me in this video - it's so easy to click through quickly instead of really digesting together. #beherenow
0:32-2:13 how to finish an old journal
2:14-3:35 #1 TIP for starting a new journal
3:36-6:28 first page of my OLD journal
6:30-8:23 indexing & cataloguing
8:25-10:22 choosing my next notebook
10:23-20:30 how to start a new journal!

[@OverallAdventures]

Welcome to a chatty video on the magic of starting a new journal

[@barbaraodonnell4048]

I always do a “currently” page at the beginning of every journal, I enjoy going back later and seeing what I was into at the moment. Great way to get over the first page scariness.

[@ashley-vr1cg]

I absolutely loved seeing your process. I still use your method of making an index. Sometimes, as a part of breaking in a new notebook, I like to dye random pages in it using tea or coffee, it makes it feel less daunting to me. Also I don't know if this counts as a suggestion, but I think it'd be lovely to hear you talk about the books you've read so far this year or some fall recommendations if you're feeling up to it! Hope you have a wonderful day!

[@earnestwonder8703]

Dying the pages is such a creative idea! I absolutely love that!

[@OverallAdventures]

Thank you, thank you

[@aniekeee]

I have gotten into the habit of putting a picture of myself at the start of the journal. I just print a selfie with my sprocket. It captures hair growth, mood of the moment, type of glasses I wear, and just what I look like at the start of the journal. When I look back at older journals I read what I wrote and see that young face and it brings me a lot of love and patience for past me.

[@rebeccastearmer4290]

20 MINUTES OF JOURNAL TALK??? YESSS PLEASE😍😍😍

[@mushroomsandtea]

Even after a few videos, the excitement over you returning KZbin is still IMMENSE

[@patwagner9308]

I have never felt intimidated when starting a new journal. I just put the day of the week, the date, time & start writing. Maybe I continue what I was writing about in the journal I just finished. ....but not always. I have journaled for 45 1/2 years.

[@MandaFandaa]

I’m going through something pretty intense that I am kicking myself for not journaling about from the beginning. Thanks for sharing that journaling doesn’t have to start at the beginning or end of a life event. I needed this!

[@itsabelletime]

yes!! sometimes I ''fall behind" in writing about what's going on in my life, and even though It's nice to have things in chronological order, I still try to not keep myself from writing about what's going on in the current moment because I know I'll be bummed to have missed writing about that stuff later! this happened to me now... I still have stuff to journal about from this summer but I'm still writing about things going on now. Even if my summer entries are "late" I'll still appreciate them AND appreciate having the entries from when I was "behind" in writing about them... does that make sense?

[@MandaFandaa]

@@itsabelletime perfect sense! I think that’s awesome that you can push yourself to keep writing no matter what. It can definitely be difficult to do if it’s not already a steady practice. And when you do write about the good summer memories, they’ll be extra special entires because you may be writing from a nostalgic point of view.

[@lilymoeras5510]

oh the silver cactus earrings look beautiful x

[@garbagerat4700]

since you've come back to youtube all is good in my world again.

[@suecoleman2491]

I love how you aren't really editing! It shows how honest you are :) Love the video!

[@OverallAdventures]

Thank you for this!

[@moderndaydreammm]

I remember how a few years back you inspired me to start writing (happened to have a difficult loss happen RIGHT after I found your channel). I've been writing on and off since! This video is a lovely peek into your process, and I'm so happy you're back. Thank you for doing what you do - and for being you.

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

Same here!

[@DocumentedJourney]

Omg a new notebook!!! That color of green 🥰🥰🥰.

[@cyndihefner5634]

Would love to also see updates on what you are reading.

[@aldakendall4921]

Thank you for coming back. Thank you so much for helping me get over the fear of what to put in my journal.

[@dduke8326]

I had put journaling down for a while and then picked it back up this summer, trying to sort out some heavy life stuff. You reappeared only a couple of weeks after I did. ❤️ So glad to see you back. Your encouragement is invaluable. Also, I love my Lamy too!!!

[@beargoesboom]

i adore your voice so much, it's so soothing! this video was just what i needed :)

[@Zygro98acopalypse]

I still get giddy when I see you’ve posted!! I remember a video of yours where you mentioned that your brain resets in September with the start of the school year. I just finished my first week of my senior year of college and that idea has been really resonating with me over the last few days. Also, you should check out Sharon Olds’s poetry! She describes womanhood and experiences through different stages of life so beautifully, and she also uses a good bit of nature imagery/really evocative imagery in general.

[@herlastvoyage]

So glad you're back! Love the earrings! 🌵

[@klarajohansson5583]

Would love to watch videos about your books, your bookshelf and the books you're reading 😍

[@karlabarcelo13]

I'm so glad you're back Tina!! Missed your videos so much, for some reason I thought I wouldn't be able to find your channel again and I wasn't expecting new uploads after three years lol welcome back!

[@Tee855]

I sat and did some journalling as I watched, it was so relaxing to sit and feel like I was having a chat lol, thanks for keeping me company!

[@theworkspace753]

Love! Love! The saguaro ear rings! AHHHDORABLE! glad to have you back on the TUBE :)

[@earnestwonder8703]

I haven’t had WiFi since I’ve been traveling, but I’m so happy that I got a chance to connect and hear some inspiration from you.

[@laurenandroconis9693]

Would absolutely love to see some videos on the books you're reading!!!

[@caithill8003]

I'm so so glad you're back!!!!!!!!!

[@SarahBaird-io2tn]

I DNF’d a journal today and it felt so freeing. It was a huge journal and I don’t write consistently so its first entry was in summer 2019. filling it up felt like a chore so i started a new journal and feel much freer.

[@OverallAdventures]

YES! We need to talk more about dnfing journals! This needs to happen more when we feel stuck

[@craftyhodges]

I am SO happy you're back filming! You have completely re-sparked my interest in journaling again!!! It's been a couple of years since I actually journaled and I've forgotten how much I missed it. Going to start TODAY!!! Thanks for the inspiration and welcome back! xoxo Joanne

[@lindseylikescats]

I would love to hear what books you love or have been reading recently! :)

[@maryannbenoche6766]

It is so comforting to me . . . to hear words that reflect my feelings . . . to realize that others share in my thoughts! I am entirely similar to your “number” plan . . . I love to use a stencil, as well, a sense of order . . . ahhh. Thank you for sharing!

[@findingtina7967]

Great Video. Very inspiring. My catalog suggestion is what you are already doing, washi tape. That is how I catalog my pages. As for the poem…wow what a great fit. As you read that it was perfect and what you had just got done talking about. I am about to start a new journal. I have new journal phobia so when I am about 20 pages away, I buy the new journal and then about 10 pages away I start the process of trying to write in the first page. It NEVER happens. LOL I always start on the 5th page. I used to start on the 3rd and found that I never had room for my information and the index. I indexed at the end for a very long time until I saw someone index in the front and that blew my mind. I had never heard of such a thing. I love learning new things. Thanks for sharing!

[@Lemonpatito]

I can already tell this is going to be a comfort video 🥰 I love it !

[@justluc8556]

I'm a bit late to the game, but I'm so happy you're back!!

[@OverallAdventures]

Thank you lovey

[@gleannemarie]

Oh, how I have missed you! You are such a delight - thank you for sharing and demystifying the "blank page" nerves!

[@ughmady]

what a good time for you to post this - I JUST started a new journal yesterday!

[@Sunshine-yk2eg]

Please do talk about books as well on this channel 😙 would love to hear your recs

[@gretas6794]

Girl I love Mary Oliver!!!! I have two of her quotes stuck up on my mirror so I can see them everyday

[@AvecPoesie]

Aww, I keep Mary Oliver's quotes close by too. I was shattered when she died 😪

[@gretas6794]

@@AvecPoesie

[@carmo.journals]

What a lovely and inspirational video! I love your voice, it's so calm. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@emmaclaireolson]

This feels very fitting because I’m trying to get a new journal started! Thank you!

[@victoriacupcake1263]

I love your videos! You're really the most inspiring person that does journaling I have found ove rate years, I always come back your your videos haha! I would love to see an updated journal collection since you have changed set ups and stuff over the years, it would be super cool to see!

[@cassiespaz1]

What divine timing! I am starting a new journal and started watching your old videos about new journals! Thanks for the upload ❤️

[@itsabelletime]

yay!! I'm actually just about to transition out my summer journal now that the school year has started :) my next one is going to be one I got at my colleges bookstore for school spirit!

[@pleasepleasethebees]

I would be super interested in monthly reading wrap-up videos from you if that's something you'd like to do. When my last journal was coming to the end, I went and picked out a new notebook and then every few pages I painted with a pastel matte acrylic paint. By the time that was done, the notebook was real broke in, let me tell you. But I really enjoy those painted pages because they feel like a great spot to highlight a quote or mantra, or to set goals. They just feel like a moment to take a breath and write really big feature words that are big to me at the moment.

[@OverallAdventures]

Interesting! I'm pleasantly surprised how many people are interested in reading updates! I'll have to think on this one

[@sabrycarb26]

YAY!! I was wondering if a new video was on the horizon 👀 can’t wait to watch this in the morning ( it is far too late and I should be asleep 🙈).

[@juliacb4339]

Watching your videos makes me wanna write foreveeeeer. Lysm

[@marilynmeyer6731]

Beautiful reading of beautiful words! Such an inspiration! I have missed you, so glad you’re back!! I am also a uniform color ink girl through out my journals!!

[@thinkingthoughts24]

It's so good to have you back! ❤️ I found your channel about 2 years ago when i was considering keeping a journal for the first time and your videos inspired me so much that i went for it and haven't stopped since then. And then, a few months ago i was diagnosed with generalized anxiety and again i found your video about keeping an anxiety journal and it's helped me so much, so thank you. I'd love to see a video of you talking about the benefits of using paper instead of digital tools to journal, write to do lists, work-related stuff (also your teacher's notebook idea helped me A TON cuz I'm also a teacher hahaa) and why you still use paper instead of apps, researches that prove writing by hand is better than typing... Stuff like this :))

[@OverallAdventures]

Thank you for sharing this with me

[@Neil-writer-author]

I love your journaling process.

[@tearlockhart]

thank you so much kind heart lady ❤️ you inspired me to daily journaling and it helped so much all those past years

[@phoebewhitaker4036]

I’m so happy to hear that you’re a big reader! So am I! There’s almost always that correlation, isn’t there? Writers are usually also readers. Mary Oliver’s Devotions was the first book of poetry I ever read. Though I like to write things akin to poetry, I actually really dislike reading it - UNTIL I discovered Mary Oliver. My soul fell for hers and now I devour anything by her! I grew up about an hour and a half from where she grew up, so I feel even more of a connection to her.

[@OverallAdventures]

AGREED!!!

[@booksoncorneliastreet3034]

your videos are so calming i love it 🥺

[@KariAndresen]

I was thinking the same thing. 💕

[@Simonknowsall]

Hi Tina! Do you still keep a bullet journal or another planner? If you still do, please make a video about it. P.s your comeback to utube helped me through post-covid recovery. Greetings from Russia

[@OverallAdventures]

Yes! My bullet journal is literally the most basic/plain thing ever, but I can definitely make a video on it!

[@AvecPoesie]

How lovely to learn of your passion for reading 📚! I too am a voracious reader and Mary Oliver's writing ✍ made its way into my life roughly a decade ago. Her poetry is quite special to me. I was devastated when she passed away. I will never forget reading an interview she had given in which she was asked "What is your favorite word?" Her response: "Mirth." I felt that was a rather unique choice. I certainly feel mirthful watching this channel. A few suggestions from a lover of poetry: Galway Kinnell, Tracy K. Smith, Mark Doty, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, and Amanda Gorman! I often include resonant, moving poems that speak to my soul at the moment on the very beginning page of a new journal. Most recently, the poem "As Ever" by Joanne Kyger. Its last stanza is particularly arresting. I have a feeling you will find it to be brimming with meaning 💚

[@OverallAdventures]

Mirth is a STUNNING word! I need to use it more often

[@OverallAdventures]

Thank you for the suggestions! Do you know where I can find As Ever by itself? I googled it but I can only see her collection - not the individual poem

[@AvecPoesie]

@@OverallAdventures I realize this response is quite delayed. My sincere apologies. I am not sure why Kyger's poems seem harder to read now online as they were not that way before. 🤔 I saved an excerpt from "As Ever" and it reads: Time of wonder on how it goes together And pausing to see The same landscape only changed by progression of time. Waiting to be moved by the impulses of heaven. To have the chance funnel descend Into the grassy bird lit day. And so much talk of the heart And the breath is nothing if not practiced in This helter skelter In this wondering wound. So much sorrow winds around me ridiculously. This sweet refuge Of home won't give up, is compounded of hard objects, of floating mind, shelter, walls. Tin hearted memories, chemicals. We fight incredibly through a hideous mish mash of inheritance, forgiving for deeper stamina. That we go on, the world always goes on, breaking us with its changes until our form, exhausted, runs true.

[@couqhdrop]

At the moment, I have a journal going, a school bujo, and a real life planner and yet in each of them I always skip the first few pages LOL It's so nice to hear your voice!! Keep on spreading your beautiful creative fire!

[@GothicSarah543]

I have a royal blue pocket size Leuchtturm1917 that I am going to be starting when my new Travelers Notebook comes. I ordered a pocket size Avalon Express Cascade from Chic Sparrow. It is a gorgeous tropical ocean green color in a soft leather. I cant wait to get it.

[@deborahmae1031]

Thank you for this. I'm about to start a new journal and these extra ideas are very inspiring. I'd be interested in knowing what you're reading or your favourite books. I'll definitely be picking up that Mary Oliver book, it sounds beautiful. So happy to see you posting again.

[@sel5260]

I do the same quote thing on the first page! (Or inside cover) It's either from a book or a song lyric that's resonated with me. I tend to decide on them *before* starting the journal... in an ideal situation, I'd look back on the finished journal and add in a quote that best encapsulates my life during that time... but I'm always thinking multiple steps ahead!!!

[@LM-yn7sv]

I use a label maker on the outside/inside of my notebooks to number them, and on the inside I use a label for the day I started and ended, along with a color-coded smaller label to number which journal of that year it is. I also write the year in a color-coded sharpie on the top and bottom outside pages, so I can tell when I look at a journal which year it’s from, without having to open it up to see. 💜

[@OverallAdventures]

Oooh I really like this idea! My washi tape is NOT working haha

[@heathermattern]

Girl! I learned from you to break in a new journal by touching all the pages and now it’s something I always do! It feels like a sacred bonding ritual. And that green, swoon. Mary Oliver is one of my favorites (yet her Devotion book is actually one of my least favorite pieces she’s written).. her poem The Summer Day inspired my whole wild sexy life mission. LOL. I would so love to hear more about your reading practice/books. Your videos feel like breath to me!

[@OverallAdventures]

Interesting! What is your favorite book in her collection? I purchased Devotions because I didn't know where to start with her work!

[@kristac3376]

So glad that you're back. Feels like forever. You were the reason i started journaling 4 years ago! Thank you for this video, ive always had a hard time switching to a new journal. My favorite videos of yours to watch were your year journal collection flip throughs, do you plan on finishing those? If not thats fine, so glad to have you back

[@OverallAdventures]

Yes, more journal collection videos on the way!

[@lilbitofeverythin6894]

6:10 same, the only time stamp i care about is when we are in a new year, but i really dont care about months at all anymore

[@worm_slop]

I got a new journal one time when I was hanging out with my friends and I had them draw or write whatever they wanted limited to the first two pages, it was a great way to start a new journal and a fun thing to do. So if you really can't start a new journal have someone start it for you!

[@OverallAdventures]

Love this idea so much!!!

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

Translucent lol You're so darling. I'm So glad you're back sweet girl. Hugs from Napa 🌼

[@klarajohansson5583]

Also, I would love to have you as a teacher. You are so inspiring. Kram ❤️ (Swedish for hug)

[@littlemisscreative7510]

I am so glad your back! I look forward to your video's. You are real, which I love!! Yes you have helped me to know that there is no wrong way to journal, I use to journal alot when I was younger, but now I don't but need to start up again, it's like a knawing in my spirit to do it again. I have found that sometimes my journal is my best friend, it doesn't judge me. Oh and the word you were looking for, for your stickers are transparent. Ha! Ha! I love green too! Take care! Thank you for being back!!! :0)

[@OverallAdventures]

Yes - that's the word! Haha :)

[@sonjayor]

07:39 77th journal???!!! *sigh* Hope I can reach that number one day. On the other hand, great job on your side.

[@maddythemo]

I’d love to learn more about how you index your journals!

[@aichk7786]

Came running here asap

[@dayanaluciahoyosvera]

I really like the idea of using an index and filling one journal after the next instead of using multiple at once. I think I will extract bits that fall under a certain topic and put them in another journal at the end, in order to have somewhere to see all development on that topic. I personally have the patience and time to do that, and really like having all writing of one topic in one place.

[@myriam6539]

Oufff watching this video is challenging because now all I want to do is start a new journal, but I have probably 150 pages left of my current one! 😅 I love the army green color! I’m also used to A5 notebooks, but that pocket size looks less intimidating… I think I might give it a try! Thank you again for your videos!! 🙏

[@OverallAdventures]

It's definitely less intimidating! I was an A5 girl for pretty much my whole life and I've been getting smaller ever since!

[@Amelie-jk5ce]

Writing in a new notebook always overwhelmed me so I decided that I was going to start my journaling habit by writing in a notebook that already had stuff in it. I’m now a month into journaling and I’m really happy that I started but kinda regretting it coz now my journal collection is going to have notes in at the start

[@kittyquinn004]

Each step of your new journal process is like a magical ritual! I love the physical connection to each page, and the serendipity of the quote (which was so perfect!). Also in older videos it wasn’t a Tina journal unless it had a pocket of love letters in the back. I’m curious if you still do that, or if that belongs to the past? 💚

[@OverallAdventures]

Oooh good question! Hmm...I still write love letters to myself and my husband/family but definitely not as many as I used to write!

[@kittyquinn004]

I wonder if that’s a good sign! A sign that the love and happiness in your life is more tangible now and doesn’t need to be sought and captured on paper 💚

[@corvidae_s]

Made me really really want to start a new journal, it's been a while since I've kept one consistently so maybe I'll do that.

[@4061earthabcdesong]

The army green rocks😊👍👍👍👍

[@yeahnothx-e9l]

I just recently discovered your channel and absolutely love it!!!! I have been journaling since I was in elementary school (I'm now in my late 40s, but let's not dwell on that!). Have you made any videos about books on journaling? I have tons of books on journaling, although most are currently in storage as I'm living abroad right now. I would love to exchange thoughts on books we journalers have found most inspiring (or not), in in what ways.

[@OverallAdventures]

Thank you for being here

[@Mikem-mq2hh]

Nice!

[@agc.h]

my next journal is green too :) it's my favorite color but i never get green journals for some reason

[@noraparkhurst1193]

i love this! will you do flip throughs of your old journals again?

[@OverallAdventures]

Yes!

[@JournalGingerbreadcookies]

You’re inspiring after watching this I wrote two poems by William B Yeats

[@sabrycarb26]

I loved this video! You inspired me to purchase a copy of the Mary Oliver book. Also, LOVE your earrings! Where are they from? I love the idea of using the first blank page by writing a quote or a poem or something like that. Ready to try it when my new journal arrives!

[@OverallAdventures]

I got the earrings from a thrift store many, many years ago - so, I'm not sure! Thank you for the comment

[@lonniecruse5633]

Love your channel!

[@blueeyedmagic6544]

I just found you after a year or so . I missed you!!

[@claudiamckinney852]

I’m so glad I came upon your video today! I love your intentionality and thoughtfulness. It’s a great reminder to create and enjoy beauty in our lives. Would you mind letting me know where I can find Rocco (?) journals??

[@OverallAdventures]

Here is the website of the store I used to get them from in Qatar - but I'm not sure how it would work with shipping! www.jarir.com/sa-en/shopby?brand=239206&cat=4&ptyp=81325

[@ObsDaughterCan]

I dislike poetry. lol but strangely hearing you read this poem was so relaxing. TFS - Jan

[@pleasepleasethebees]

Are you planning on doing nanowrimo this year?

[@OverallAdventures]

YES. More info to come

[@mirophew7164]

Yasss new video ♥️🌼🍑

[@mirophew7164]

Oh my gosh you actually like my comment i have been rewathing your videos every times I want to be motivated

[@OverallAdventures]

@@mirophew7164 I'm so glad! Thank you for watching

[@TomPeterson44]

Who would have guessed that I would find this channel from the Howard Stern Show? It's an upside down world people...

[@user-df8hx2jj5i]

Talk about books as you video and how to use reading and writing together

[@anastasia1522]

Do you ever use thinner books? Like pocket moleskine cahiers and field notes? I like the pocket size but I go through them in a week or so. 😆 Also, are you doing Nanowrimo this year?

[@OverallAdventures]

I have a few field notes notebooks but I also go through them wayyy too quickly and don't love stapled journals! I definitely go through pocket size books wayy faster but I'm craving a more compact size lately - spent most of my life in A5 and even bigger but I'm loving the compact/travel size of a pocket! More to come on this topic

[@anastasia1522]

@@OverallAdventures Lovely :) I like stapled and stitched ones, even in A5. With pocket I've just found that I need to carry a couple more in my suitcase, if I'm going on a trip. xD I used to follow your channel and I'm happy you're back and doing well.

[@lindyredmond9838]

You are adorable! I just found you and then subscribed. Your voice is so soothing. Love hearing you as it feels like i am sitting here with you and we are conversing You journal alot, since this says your journal is in the #70s, i assume you journal daily. What do you think about to write? Do you write in the AM or PM? Do you use prompts? Do you just write about what you did during the day? What keeps you journaling? I tend to journal when i have deep thoughts but it isnt daily and id like to write each day. . Maybe you have another video on this. Ill keep looking

[@kristac3376]

Also do you still only use one ink color? I remember you used to only use blue ink, is that still a thing?

[@OverallAdventures]

Yes, I try to use only one ink color at a time - lately I'm loving light grey ink in my fountain pen!

[@annae8132]

Whenever I try to open up to my journal (writing honest thoughts) I feel like I can’t write it down, it feels so intimidating and I always stop. And then no writing for months. I don’t know If I am scared of somebody reading and misunderstanding it or else.. Could you give me some tips? Have you ever dealt with this before?

[@Jlynn197]

Do you ever start a new journal on the same day you finish one?

[@OverallAdventures]

Hmmm...no, I don't think I've ever done that before! Could be a cool challenge though!

[@johnorr8094]

I tried only writing on the right page of my journal, about 300 pages so far. When I reached the end of the journal, I flipped it around and continued writing on the right page. It's confusing to look at. still, I date each entry.

[@sugarcoatdmystic203]

I kinda had a feeling that you were a fellow reader! Oh, I do wish you would find space to discuss that on your channel!

[@jodievivienna]

New sub here 💜💜💜

[@AG-vm8mj]

How long does it take to fill one up for you?

[@OverallAdventures]

It depends! The smaller sizes take me usually about two-three months?

[@fairylayan]

What are your thoughts on the roco brand because I live in the middle east so it’s everywhere I’m thinking of trying it out is it good with fountain pens?

[@horsdubleu0]

What is the name of your old one? Rocco? could you pls send the link website of the brand??

[@MsKimko32]

I really like the size and thickness of that journal. Where’d you get that one?

[@MsKimko32]

Did you say Rocco in a Row?

[@MsKimko32]

Wait, Rocco….not because it’s the third Rocco in a row used… but I’ve never heard of the brand can you link the page for them?

[@OverallAdventures]

Yes! It's Roco - here's the website, but I'm not sure what it is like with international shipping :) www.jarir.com/sa-en/shopby?brand=239206&cat=4&ptyp=81325

[@MsKimko32]

@@OverallAdventures thank you. Do you know the size or measurements of that one? It’s like the perfect size and thickness that I’m searching for.