Journaling Tips for Beginners - How Journaling Changed My Life

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I really hope this video encourages you to start your own journey with journaling! 💛
0:00 Sponsor
1:02 Intro
1:23 What is journaling?
1:47 Who should journal?
2:15 When did you start journaling and why?
3:57 What were your initial feelings when you started journaling?
3:43 Why was it scary?
5:58 What do you write about when journaling?
8:09 When do you journal and for how long?
10:07 What are the benefits of journaling?
17:17 Advice to someone new to journaling.
20:17 What are the biggest epiphanies you’ve had from journaling?
24:16 Another epiphany.
26:35 Pleasant surprises.
28:46 What are your strengths?
30:35 Outro

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[@MihaelaClaudiaPuscas]

Loved this!!

[@ruumehndi4996]

Soooo true dr

[@saswathy98]

Same

[@risewithradhi]

Accurate! :)

[@aishwaryauday2055]

truer words have not been spoken

[@nemrak4385]

Journaling is my self-therapy! I started writing letters to God to help me deal and be heard from my family traumas as a child at 10yo! I have been doing it for 30 years now its my therapy session! 😌 ☺

[@farhana123_]

Amazingg

[@designermombygeetachugh2022]

Wow I wanna start doing it Can you like.. Please tell how to actually begin with it I am 16yo btw

[@chethakmp3]

@@designermombygeetachugh2022 hey, that's cool! You can just buy a notebook or a diary, with all the dates of the year, and just write a little each day. Just try to write a little for each day regularly. I hope this helps.

[@anuaugustine5039]

Wow!!! I thought I was the only one who used to write letters to God .. I feel validated

[@Aruthestylemaru]

If you think you can't journal, here's a tip: start writing a letter to your close friend or family who you trust. Just catch them up with what's up... Not with the intention to send it. You will slowly pour your heart out

[@albaperez8614]

I totally agree with this. This is actually how I started talking to myself. I would talk to people in my head, just talking to them, telling them random things. Then I began directing that voice to myself. I kind of got the inspo from His Dark Materials and how Lyra talks with her daemon. I began saying things like, "I don't think we saw that coming." "Do you remember what mom said about that plant?" "I think we're scared and that's ok." Then I'd have car conversations, just talking out loud like this with myself while I drove home. Somehow that helps release stress. I began to notice that people don't really listen to me the way I listen to them and it was starting to make me bitter. I wished someone paid the same amount of attention to me instead of just always talking about them and their life. I found this way I could be that person for myself because I know that I care wholeheartedly. I stopped expecting that from people because I know that everyone always has something going on within themselves and it has nothing to do with you and you shouldn't take it personally.

[@urmilav2050]

No..

[@monikaazariah9237]

@@albaperez8614 this is so good..yes that's a great approach...

[@ashishkadakia1129]

@@albaperez8614 Tell something good about yourself to other people too, in your mind !!!

[@northwestwisdom3150]

Another great way to start, is write a letter to your 10 year old self and talk about what you've learned.... and also write a letter to yourself 10 years from now. It's a very insightful practice! :)

[@NiharikaGuptasings]

31 minutes of Radhi's words? I feel blessed

[@harshagautam5986]

Sameeee

[@iampiyudhami]

Literally!

[@ornelladaphnerayan1618]

Love this video

[@jenithavenkat3076]

Feel you bro

[@risewithradhi]

Exact same here :)

[@ruchika8601]

I used to journal and without *almost* filters but my friend got hold of it one day and read it entirely. I felt so violated and have not been able to journal properly after that day. I want to start it again. It was helpful to have a space for my own self. It was a really scary thing having someone see you like that.

[@monikaazariah9237]

Yes ...I know what you mean...such an invasion of privacy

[@albaperez8614]

I think this is one of the things I’ve struggled most with writing and probably the reason I don’t write in physical diaries. I like writing in my journal and leave it in my room or night stand or bed. But one time I was talking with my brother’s girlfriend and she just so casually and bracingly started talking about something I wrote in my diary. And I just acted like it was okay. I didn’t say anything to her. But I haven’t been able to write in journals. I also did therapy when i was about 17 and I would sometimes read diary entries to my therapist. And I quickly realized that that wouldn’t work. I began to filter things. I wasn’t truly writing about whatever was going on in my head. I didn’t even allow myself to shed layers because already i was going in with the knowledge that someone else would read it. So I write in the note app in my iPhone. I can also access them on pc if I need to type on a keyboard. I notice that on there I am more honest. I actually write about things that might scare me. I know that if I died, no one would be able to access them without knowing my phone passcode. And that thought helps me to be honest in my writing.

[@ayesha8809]

Wow what a shitty person. I hope you kicked them out of your life you don't need those types of people. Definitely journal again and don't hide it. If someone comes into your home and violates your privacy, they are the problem not you.

[@andrea384]

im so sorry that happened to you :(

[@aditisachdeva1652]

I totally understand. Happened to me. I still journal but it's too far and few in between. I've not been able to pour my thoughts ever since my diary was invaded. And it was more than 10 years ago, in 2008. And yet I feel like someone might read it so I'm too on the surface or worse I don't journal at all.

[@jofranco]

Love these tipppps! As a LIFE LONG JOURNALER I stan this.

[@saswathy98]

There are so many things about what you said that I could relate to. Like about being a people pleaser and being judgemental. It's really hard to stop being a people pleaser. It's a big struggle

[@mirandah6348]

I started journaling at the beginning of the pandemic as a way to track what was going on. This morphed into something so much more. It's a place where I can pour my heart out, speak from my soul, work through my traumas and triggers and track my self-development and spiritual journey. I understand the resistance to journaling but I can tell you it's well worth the effort.

[@Paola-jf2qf]

That is amazing. I started doing it during my pregnancy. Now I have a journal for my son, talking about our first year's of life, even some of my mistakes, like losing my temper with him, etc. I just wanted him to know how much he was wanted and how much he is loved.

[@gothameenair5365]

Thank you for opening up and being so raw~ we are all going through it. We all are working it out.🧡

[@radhidevlu]

💛

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@@radhidevlu hello sis

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@@radhidevlu please read my comments in your "Drinking water video"

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 663 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@shivanibansal1459]

I really like the point "i used to look other people opinions to confirm myself " I really love this video. Thank you radhi ❤

[@roserose542]

Describe Radhi in one word = Sunshine! 🌞

[@bedhairismybae5480]

honestly, i have tried journaling on and off and it never worked for me until i found a valid (for me) reason to do so, like for example i will think something that i think is a big realisation about life, about me or my patterns in life and it will be profound but it isn’t always a fun experience when i share them with someone else, they might say something that dampens my mood or just something that makes me go from :) to :( so journaling works for me because i can tell it to myself in a way and still go back to it. And it is a safe space for me to write and go through a mental process. Another thing I would say is that a daily practise isn’t necessary according to me if it doesn’t click, because the pressure to do it daily when it just doesn’t work for you makes you go off rails and never do it again.

[@primsworld24]

yes! I actually try to do it atleast thrice a week depending if I have or have not something to share!

[@radhas2763]

That judgement part is so damn true..the way u put it..noble..ego..feeling superior...it happens alot ...eye opening!!!!

[@shacortez74]

This has helped me big time. Right now, I am in a state where I really don’t understand what I am going through. I’m not sure if this is because I’m alone, sad, anxious, pressured, overwhelmed or whatever. Whenever I feel sad or lonely, I would always watch your videos and it somehow made me feel less alone and inspires me to keep going. I used to journal before and stopped for some unknown reasons but when I watched your video and I was like “Yeah, why not go back to journaling?” I started writing yesterday and it somehow released negative draining energies I had yesterday. I guess what I wanted to say is, thank you for inspiring many people. I am a fan of yours. Please continue doing great inspirational contents. You are helping a lot of people who are going through a lot in this time of pandemic.

[@KELLYM814]

Wow!! So inspired to start journaling again!!! I used to do it all the time when I was younger, but now find myself scrolling social media instead- and feeling horrible about myself when I’m done because I’ve just wasted so much time and basically compared or judged everybody else’s life, while ignoring what’s really going in inside my head. Going to make this a daily habit again. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@jayshah1547]

All the best🙏

[@TheSunshinefee]

Journaling helped me cope with depression and problems. it is cathartic. A teacher once asked me why i was writing so much and i told her it was healing. she didn't understand me because back then the world 'healing' and journaling weren't popular

[@perlarobles6162]

It's therapeutical

[@francinemesserli7312]

Dear Radhi Thanks for all these explanations. - I speak french, sorry for my english. - I had the habit journaling in the past, then I moved to another appartment, another life then I had multiple sclerosis, Journaling became very sad for me, then I stopped writing. Listen to you now I understand it was a gig mistake . Today I choose to begin again journaling. You gave me hope, I love so much your Joy , your Fun and you are super beautiful . With all my gratitude

[@sunitabhatt7075]

I have always wanted to know about this journey of yours. I am so happy that you made this video. Your self expression always amazes me✨

[@nirupamaparida2802]

I was really really wanting this video sooo so much from very long 🥺🙌🏻 thankyou so much for the video❤️🤩.. Your postive vibes inspire me a lot..thankyou for being ❤️😁

[@floridachik2]

This is so eye opening!

[@nainab321]

I felt like everything was straight from your heart❤️

[@hereissaba7619]

omg you inspire me soooo much! thank you for being so raw in this video-love to see it! xxx

[@grinningds5510]

THE AMOUNT OF POSITIVITY I ALWAYS GET FROM YOU IS HUGE. CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH

[@advntrezz]

This was so amazing and incredibly well expressed. Love to see your passion behind this. I am just starting a new journal and it's everything you've stated, I agree 100%. Blessings to you ❤

[@roksana.zinchenko]

Radhi, you are such a blessing ! ❤️

[@NidhiMishra-km5tj]

Please keep uploading these types of videos, its very refreshing and really helpful for individuals like me. Lots of love to you .

[@tanutyagi2585]

You bring in so much joy ! ❤️

[@stephanielee2497]

Omg that feeling of what if someone reads my journal, you described so perfectly how I feel. Thank you for so genuinely saying that

[@gothmomASMR]

Ugh!! There are no coincidences, I just restarted journaling after a year hiatus & I’ve felt so lost for some reason. This has helped me tremendously and getting back into the flow 👏🏻 thank you thank you!

[@analynespinosa1157]

Thank you so much for these tips! I started mine yesterday, and I can really relate to every single word you've shared in this video! Thank you so much Radhi!

[@Mkrish_]

This is such an incredibly relatable video. Thank you so much. 🙂❤

[@NishaT-se9lu]

Thankyou for this❤️

[@dominykanakaite3819]

This was such an eye opener! I resonated with you so much.

[@neha17498]

She is genuinely so nice i love her and love her videos :)

[@HarshithaKandukuri]

Everything that i needed to hear, at this very point of time... seeing you being so raw and real about yourself makes me wanna explore my raw and real self. Thanks for all the knowledge you keep sharing. :)

[@raziyashrestha4497]

I just loved hearing your process

[@nomineb7850]

Ohmygosh I’ve just recently discovered your page and have been waiting for a new video! Lol Thank you!

[@niharikabandreddy5236]

This was so helpful Radhi !!! Thank you 🤗

[@ayyanankaruppiah6921]

Yay..another video..super excited to watch it😊😊😊

[@payalthaker7287]

I always love your vibes and your thoughts are so much relatable in this video!

[@ashleecox3854]

This was so thorough! I really appreciated your perspective on free writing and I’m inspired by the transparency and comfort you have with us and yourself. I already journal, but I definitely want to incorporate some of your tips! Thank you!

[@LifewithMaren]

Love your content Radhi!

[@vidhiparekh7754]

you ALWAYS manage to put a smile on my face, even when you're talking about serious things and I love that so so so much about you

[@Cre-qi2xy]

Thank you for a detailed aspect of Journaling, thank you for the insight Radhi!

[@Jahn_Chan]

Wow, I loved hearing you go deep into your epiphanies and realizations about yourself. Thank you for your insight, I’m trying this ASAP! 🙃

[@prathyushareddy4977]

OMG !! Thank you radhi for touching upon subject of looking for validation from friends on family in every decusion. I could so relate to it. Instead of learning to trust ourselves and our decision.

[@NANDINISINGH-ir7ed]

Believe me 🙏🏻or not I see you as my elder sister guiding me at every pt. and pushing me in right Direction 💕❤️ I follow your water routine ❤️ To meditation 🧘‍♀️ to healthy eating habits I feel i am evolving everyday because of you di 🤗✨ Love from INDIA 🇮🇳❤️🤗

[@saikasyed831]

How love your honesty 💕💕

[@riyakshah909]

The fact that she literally speaks my mind and puts it all together so easily makes me feel so grateful to listen to radhi

[@anuradhachaturvedi5054]

This is something no buddy talked about on internet, & you are tooo good at it, thank you for helping me out. Thanks for your guidance ❤

[@drshr2009]

Thanks Radhi for pouring your heart on journaling. I definitely was looking forward to find a video on Journaling and got blessed with this. I have been journaling for few years, but without any reflection. So did not get to see much difference it brought to my life. You are an angel came here to bless us and make our lives better!!

[@AGS1325]

Wow just what I needed !! Thank u for sharing!

[@sanaganjoo2648]

I appreciate you being vulnerable and real, Radhi. Ultimately, that's what helps people the most. Keep spreading your light, beautiful soul

[@Ganesh23432]

Your vibes so positive 💓💓💓

[@taniariscado6611]

I've rewatched this video and you have given me the kick to start journaling! Thanks Radhi, you're such a beautiful soul thanks for being such an inspiration 🙏🏼✨💚

[@themysteriousmasks]

Your videos, channel and being have been such a light in my life since I found your channel. Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@aeshagupta9925]

Thankyou for always being a ray of sunshine! I relate to you the most in my life and it feels like I have a soul sister continents apart. I absolutely love your positive energy! Keep Shining

[@snehajayagopal2975]

Omg, I had just started journaling and you posted a video on it! Thank you and love you!

[@tanujaaravindran5009]

I've been Journalling for 5 months now and made it all fancy to hype myself and to practice regularly but I have to mention that this practice has made me evolve into a more productive person and can't wait to try your ideas 💜💜

[@nupurm7785]

I like your idea on reflecting on what you wrote in your journal. I find i stop writing "authentically" if i feel I'm being too negative or judgemental. But if we reflect on our journaling as a witness, that can itself be a big relief too! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@physiotherapistan-v]

Loved this , thankyou ❤

[@ornellanaccarato4797]

Thank you, I just love everything you talked about.. I do writw in my journal, but not everyday, and I don't really let my true feelings out.

[@tinamartz1]

I have also been journaling on and off for 10+ years. This was a sign to start up again. I love your honesty and you sharing your raw experiences 🙌🏽🥰. Love love love your channel

[@eileenpaige928]

Thank you for sharing and just being so vulnerable. This encourages me to want to dig deeper with myself, and explore the areas I often shun.

[@akabhavika]

ahh! I have been thinking to start journaling for so long but now, gonna start it! YAYYY :)

[@gloriarosales1318]

at the begining . i made mistakes by chance with grammar for failing into the bad habit of perfectionism in each paragraph instead of my heart while i was journaling but after i saw your video now i feel more confident to write .by the other hand, journaling brought some unexpectedly surprises to my life as being more creative and i start writting some fairytale stories.

[@dhrumirajput9405]

I literally feel the same you felt before starting journaling!!!! You have gave me motivation to upgrade myself and trust myself more!!! Thank you so much for this video/ Conversation!!!

[@dr.s1315]

Finally it's Friday and positive vibes are on their way in Radhi madam's new video🥳🤩

[@aakankshasharma8091]

Relatable on so many levels!! Thanks for sharing this and for always being so inspiring

[@PrakritiSunny]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I feel super pumped to start journaling❤!

[@pia_om]

Yay Radhi 😊👏🏽 So appreciate this 🙏🏽🌼

[@Supppppp7]

Wow, I’ve never related to someone like I do with you! I’m going through those questions about myself right now. Youve given me the inspiration to journal. And you have a new subscriber!

[@designbyshivani]

Doing my skincare and listening to Radhi! I’m going to journal right after this 😊 I started journaling last year and it’s exactly like you have been describing so far! It’s amazing and sometimes scary to realise that these are your actual thoughts!!

[@candiceshah7352]

Thank you so much for being so open & honest. Loved it! You inspire us!!!!

[@risewithradhi]

It is incredible how much I can relate to your journey and concept(s) of journaling and spirituality! I am grateful for this video - Thanks Radhi 🥰

[@tan593]

The way you described what you write is the same way I do too radhi... It's just mesmerizing to know that people are same as you❤️

[@glennasilaluke1467]

Thanks for sharing these powerful gems!

[@Alipef333]

Thank you Radhi, you covered so many important aspects of journalling !! I am getting back into it and feel very fortunate to have come across this video!!

[@muskan2131]

Needed this 🙌❤️

[@dhanviniks9802]

Thank you thank you thank you for this ❤️ this was so so relatable at so many levels!!! I love what you do. I decided to explore my inner self 2 years ago and that is when I stumbled upon your profile. So grateful for getting to know you through your work 🙏 this video has so many many useful tips for me, thank you RADHI :)

[@underthesunpoojathakkar5236]

This was so inspiring!!

[@karolinaaristizabalm.5109]

As always really nice to see you...

[@shruthyg]

I could relate myself so much to the ‘being judgmental and people pleaser’ part ... ! Thank you for bringing up this video ! Lots of love ❤️

[@hayatanuranjani4055]

Thank you soo much Radhi for spending those precious minutes sharing the positivities of journaling! You're a great inspiration and influence to me in my life! Can't thank you enough!🥰😘

[@priyanshuengineer5437]

Will follow your tips religiously Radhi you make our lives so easier 😊

[@tishashakya1006]

I admire her so much. I cant explain IT in words. i LOVE YOU Radhi Di

[@vrindasharma8949]

Watching your videos improved my life for better❤️ thankyou for sharing valuable content 🥰

[@aishwaryauday2055]

i related so much omg I'm definitely gonna try journalling consistently

[@faybrooks980]

The most engaging and beautiful video! I’ve shared this to so many loved ones who are struggling to get going with Journalling 🌻 Thank you Radhi 🤍🕊

[@dysfunctional_being]

Totally agree with her I have been Journaling for almost one and a half year and I love it It made more conscious of myself and of things which I try to ignore without knowing .it just helps me to be authentic with myself ❤❤❤

[@sushrijoshi9028]

Thank you for making this video. And thank you for being so real.💛🌼

[@swatipathania5694]

So relatable, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@ramakhandkar5177]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO ❤

[@greentuesday9220]

Your videos are amazing!! Love it

[@dee2022uk]

This is really helpful and uplifting. Struggling a lot more with my self-esteem lately and trying to get things down on paper.

[@mayankminda]

Radhi - Thank you for this! It’s so beautiful and so apt and so pure. I definitely feel you and feel like I am right where you are about your thoughts on journaling. I got into this habit and one thing it has helped me is stopped me from OVERTHINKING! And being too EMOTIONAL.

[@prachisharma6094]

thankyouuuuuuuuu I REALLY NEEDED THIS

[@Annieandrews]

You are motivating me to start journaling :) Great vlog!

[@asuvithawigneswaran5116]

i love this it’s so very relatable, thank you

[@pranalimehta99]

I’ve been trying to journal for about 8 months now and I find it difficult to reflect sometimes. The free writing idea is worth a try. Thank you for sharing so much :)