What I learned from 10 years of journaling.

In this video I explain my specific approach to journaling for better mental clarity, morning pages, as well as creating a compost heap of inspiration for future creative projects. Consider this a part II to my video "Why I'm Starting to Document My Life".
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0:00 Introduction
0:45 Have no minimum
2:23 Be unfiltered
3:34 Write from a stream of consciousness
4:45 Creativity
6:17 Document Your Life
7:08 How often?
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[@EvelineUK]

I have been journaling for almost 40 years (I shocked myself when I realised this), and I often surprise my family by remembering events so well. It's because they've been documented. Of course I've also had long rants in my journal, letters that I'd never send, pouring out of emotions I could not express any other way, working through what life would throw at me. I think better on paper. With so many different ways of journaling, I don't think I'll ever not journal.

[@SuperDeadZebra]

Totally related when you said that “when you read an old entry, you remember exactly how you felt in that moment”. I’ve been looking back at my journal entries from throughout the 2020 chaos, and it’s such a rollercoaster of emotions looking back at each page.

[@user-ft7gs9xd5e]

Being unfiltered is so so important and something I had to learn to accept. I used to rip off Pages because I thought that my thoughts werent perfect enough if that makes sense. Now I write without feeling ashamed of my thoughts and write whenever I am in the mood. Even if its one sentence or a whole novel. U are right. Writing doesnt have a Limit. Our mind has no Limit. Its important to just be present and write

[@mattdavella]

OMG THIS IS SO GOOD!!! Subscribed 🙌

[@wandererrrrrr]

subscribed because you did

[@_ycats]

Oh my two faves collide 😁😁

[@thisguyturntup]

Legendary!!

[@lilygotabunchofflowers]

Woah you are here ? Subscribed.

[@ALittleBitAboutALotChannel]

I don't write a lot, but in the beginning of my 20's I wasn't feeling well and started to write my thoughts and this is EXACTLY what made me see just how much I was lying to myself internally. As soon as the thoughts hit the paper, I was able to SEE the lies. Incredible! Loved myself ever since.

[@Bangtans_ArmyyyUwU]

I totally need this right now! You see, I haven't been journaling that much. Every day of my life feels unique and important, which I wanted to document it. Though I have already tried journaling before, my journaling journey didn't even last for a week, lmao I hate that I wasn't consistent. And I just realized that I've been making journaling a chore, and to be honest, it feels so tiring and boring, really, been forcing myself to do it and write for numerous pages of evedy single day. And I wanted to change that so bad...Because on the other side, I actually really wanted to document my experiences and write them all down to my journal so that I could look back and see the things I used to experience when I was this age. I actually didn't know I'll be needing this video today. I was just mindlessly scrolling through your yt page while trying to find a video that I haven't watched yet. Thanks again, Riza! I love all of your videos, it makes me calm and inspired. And uou always makes my day brighter! Anyways, luv youuu💗💗✨️

[@aishathshaniya9069]

Journaling is so much more than just writing. It is therapy, clarity, ideas, documenting growth, memories, feelings and emotions and so much more. It is life written on paper, and walk down the memory lane for our older selves. Journaling is really the best thing ever!

[@abdullahsheikh2795]

I have always thought that I needed some sort of a "topic" to journal but I guess not. "Write whatever is most relevant to you at the moment" may actually be the advice I've been looking for. I'll try it out. When I was like 11 or 12, I wrote my feelings for the first time on a paper. But the person I wrote about ended up reading it and I had to give up on it. It felt really bad. 7-8 years have passed since then and even now when I journal (a to-do list with some comments), I'm always worried about someone reading it so I write things in code words (Code words that I can't even recall after a week lol) or don't write my true feelings. And I now realize I need to be unfiltered to make journaling more effective. I'm really grateful for this I've been watching a few of your videos and your content is great. Your quality work has got you another subscriber. Thanks for everything

[@genecurl6284]

I am in my forties now and I have been journaling for most of my life, and I completely agree with everything you said. I still have most of my journals, or at least stretching back for the last 23 years. It really is amazing how we can read about an event and relive the moment. If nothing else, my journals remind me why certain things are a bad idea, and they show me how much I have grown as a person. After watching this video I subscribed to your channel. Your videos are awesome.

[@FaisalJamshaid]

Getting Nathaniel Drew vibes + more from this channel, subscribed!

[@rodrigo.lamadrid]

This is INSANE! 😍I'm in love with the cinematography you crafted and the clarity of your ideas. Keep it up!!

[@LifeOfRiza]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MilVukovic]

I love the filming, shots, editing, but above all, it's the script that makes these videos. Great writing, Riza!

[@noranavarro2323]

This was beyond beautiful and profound, Riza! ♥️ You felt like my mirror. I’ve also been journaling for 10 years, did morning pages, and had very similar struggles and breaththroughs. Wow. Simply stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

[@LifeOfRiza]

💛💛💛💛

[@Anna-ug8cq]

Sorry but HOW ON EARTH do you not have more subscribers? This is brilliant quality. Loved this video - edit: Ahhh I'm so impressed with how beautiful this video is :0

[@sarahrose9944]

She’s going to reach 300k soon!

[@RassmusRoengen]

This comment now aged well! She truly deserve the growth she is experience these days :)

[@pranoyprasad5846]

Hey thank you so much for these tips on journaling! I always had a problem with point 2 and couldn't fully write down what exactly i was feeling at that time. I was so scared that someone would read my journal and i often times tore what I wrote. It makes so much sense to be truthful and let it all out while journaling. I had the inspiration to start journaling again today and I'm glad to have come across your video , thank you :)

[@LifeOfRiza]

I’m glad to hear it !! With practice it’ll feel more natural, but it’s also totally okay to rip it up if you need to :)

[@OliverHinz]

The sound, clarity and quality overall… awesome work!

[@shiienn515]

The quality is beyond amazing!!

[@crescentflower444]

your vibe is so calming i love it

[@krutikabarad4241]

"next virginia woolf" as someone who tries to make poetry out of journaling, I can relate to this a lot. I am of course a big fan of Sylvia, Virginia, and Kafka, but sometimes I have to remind myself that it's okay to write normally lol

[@AmandaWspoon]

Last year, I got a traveler's style, notbook. I didn't start to journal much until my world collapsed in May, life changing events all at once. This year, I try to fill out a page a day as it helps me remember the more mundane parts instead of just the distressing bits. Last year, I used it as I needed it, and it's very angry and panicky. I didn't know how to handle it. I mostly write in the mornings while sitting with my dog outside. If nothing is going on, I talk about chores I need to get done or plans for dinner. It helps me in the short term as if I promised to get it done, so it's more likely to get done.. Or I complain about the weather.

[@rongitmukherjee]

Grateful to have found this channel. You're a skilled filmmaker and a storyteller. I wish to create videos like you one day.

[@thechrisluu1]

I just started journaling not too long ago and I found these super helpful to make keeping the habit easier. Love u Riza :D

[@LifeOfRiza]

Yay so glad!!

[@ddalgidal]

your cinematography and contents are just really... top-tier 😩💗 thank you for this!

[@lpg2817]

I never thought I’d devour anyone’s videos in one sitting. Such a wonderfully tailored channel. I’m inspired ❤

[@Mrminkook]

Just discovered your channel yesterday but I can say it's underrated Riza deserves more subscribers ✨ (One of your subscribers)

[@jorden2830]

Love it! Gonna start journaling after watching this ✍🏼

[@tonymendestv]

So true ! Just happened to me yesterday. It is unbelivable how fast we can positivly change in only 2yrs

[@watchyourowndreams]

Love it. ! 😍Very true. I have only managed to keep a dream journal for 19 years but I wish I would have had headspace and time to also have a regular journal to compare the information in it to the fream journal entires.

[@codyandvictoria]

Lovely video! We've been trying to journal more ourselves but it is NOT easy. I always feel kind of dumb just writing random things. Picked up some great tips here 🤗

[@tuanh5987]

Your voice, ma'am, your voice!!! As someone whose second language is English, I love how you enuciate each word. I can hear the ending sound clearly and will be using your videos to improve my English skills 💚

[@Jiwalka]

Hello Riza! I have recently found your channel and I am amazed by your wisdom AND your aesthetics! Always being a fan of lifestyle improvement and "slice of life" channels I kind of gathered throughout the years to take pieces of inspiration from, your channel hit home in a very - let's say - compendious form. Your thoughts, your words, your sense of aesthetic and nostalgia, the essence of a story you deliver so beautifully in a cinematographic way leaves this tingling sensation inside of me as to go out and really breath that fresh air in! (Does that make sense? haha) I comment on this video specifically because journaling is also a great part of my life and I have also done it for years, at the beginning even daily. Watching your video reminded me of those times and the benefits it brought to organize my busy mind. Nowadays I am quite infrequent with it, writing only one or two times a month. At first I thought I have no time for it anymore but then I have realized that I am just to afraid to confront my reality. To write down how "numb" my life has become since working day in, day out and to see my words "darken" by this period of time although I have always been a quite lively person. I have journaled as you said in your video: no minimum and unfiltered. And although I never had a bad feeling after journaling it is sometimes even an obstacle just looking at it lying on my desk. What if I write something and get distracted before organizing my words and mind? Is it something I really want to read in the future? Maybe you have got a few tips how to write during those darker-monotonous times? I know - as with everything - it is just a period of time but I know that journaling could help me overcome it or even get out of it. I am just kind of stuck in a spiral. If you happen to read it thank you for your time. ♥ And for everyone who wants to start journaling I really recommend the book "The Bullet Journal Method" by Ryder Carroll. It helps to just get started and not think about being the next Virginia Woolf like Riza said. :)

[@Itsluleone]

I am obsessed with your aesthetic. Subscribed!!!

[@aishiik8670]

THIS VIDEO IS SO POWERFUL!

[@ludovicadri]

Your style is just amazing, awesome video as always

[@jerrykwan150]

Hooooo wow Its 2:36 am and i have been on a small smattering of video watching. I cant get over the feeling of inspiration of wanting to do something like what you are doing with recording your life, mostly because ive spent the past several escaping from it. While i don't have access to the medium i want to begin, I'll at least have a reminder to begin soon, and i really hope this changes things for me. I'm all over the place with the thoughts your sharing and what I've got, but thanks for this. I hope to create summaries of each of my years as a long-term goal, and i think it's only be appropriate to say it finally started because of you.

[@williamsolis1]

your videos are a blessing

[@GarethRussellUK]

Love the production. The edits are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. This has really inspired me to up my game on my own channel, and given me a boost to knuckle down and complete the Master KZbin course 🙏🏻

[@LifeOfRiza]

i definitely learned so much just by following the course! good luck to you 😊

[@JohnLaracas]

Super thoughtful upload and loved the 3 pointers you gave! Lots of value to come from being honest with ourselves. Also, you've really come to master A-Roll! We love to see the constant growth! Excited for more uploads!

[@LifeOfRiza]

ahhh thank you !! glad to know my practice talking to the camera is finally paying off 😂

[@pranayrl]

creativity! so good

[@gayathrisunilfilms7745]

This inspired me to start journalling again. The visuals of this video are stunning

[@LifeOfRiza]

yesss give it a go! 🙌🏼

[@winminoo3621]

What make me surprised is the way you narrate the story and the shot of perfect angle in every videos.

[@Widadjee]

Such a lovely and aesthetic video. I love to journal, it gives me so much peace and love for myself and my thoughts. It makes me understand myself a lot better. Thank you for this video Riza

[@LifeOfRiza]

agreed! it's such a therapeutic process. 💛

[@itsbeiko]

the content, production, and quality is always so top notch!

[@LifeOfRiza]

thank you !!

[@itsfaithtime]

So beautiful!! You have inspired me to pick up journaling again! Thank you 😍🙏♥️

[@LifeOfRiza]

that makes me so happy! 💛

[@BEALONE190]

I AM FROM INDIA .. THIS VIDEO HELP ME A LOT THANK YOU LIFE OF RIZA.

[@belmohamed7883]

Continue you are one of the best KZbinrs ❤

[@julesm9081]

This is amazing thank you I want to start!

[@honeybunnybunny1958]

Woah, love the title and this kind of content ❤

[@mariee_e]

B roll with the trees blooming is 👌🏽

[@fuckthechiemennnayygidamn]

Hello! I fell in love with your channel immediately and I subscribed. Keep making inspiring and essential videos! 😊😊❤

[@TheAntoineDivine]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!

[@mylifepart2]

Awesome...i do agree writing is a perfect way to living...

[@charliewilliams8627]

Looks super dope!!! Love this!

[@markkut]

Loved this! I've tried to start journaling several times, but I find being consistent with is my weakness. Might be worth another shot!

[@LifeOfRiza]

it's so good when it comes to thinking of video ideas too!! if ya give it a try let me know how it goes :)

[@faizansheikh6010]

when you said neil gaiman i knew "compost heap" was coming 😭😭 proud fan (of you both)

[@Alex-vt9ti]

another great video, can’t wait to see what you create next 🌞

[@LifeOfRiza]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@MerisProsic]

A beautiful video, Riza! Unfortunately I missed Matt's course, but it looks like it is worth it! This video espectially stands out compared to your other ones. :)

[@LifeOfRiza]

it was invaluable - I learned tons and definitely recommend it :)

[@jhech]

I just started journaling for the first time last night to help me express my thoughts! Thanks for the video

[@LifeOfRiza]

that's awesome !!

[@EmmyHucker]

I've been thinking about journalling again but I had so much resistance, your video definitely inspired me though 😍

[@LifeOfRiza]

starting small is the way to go! hope you give it a try again :)

[@RyanGreen]

Really interesting video! I do a really small amount of journaling, but definitely picked up some helpful stuff here! Also beautifully shot! Such good work

[@LifeOfRiza]

thank you! :)

[@mica.alviola]

Just binge watched all your videos! You are amazing 😍😍😍 !

[@LifeOfRiza]

💛

[@nnycps]

Simples, prático é transformador ❤

[@natachadvz]

Thank you so much for this video Love ❤

[@rikpiano3472]

I'll remind myself to journal every time I feel lack of mental clarity. Thanks for the tip!

[@LifeOfRiza]

happy to help 😊

[@NeptaleRoa]

Thanks for this.

[@mahziyarerfani4977]

this is awesome, a high quality and beautiful video !!! keep going. you have my full support

[@LifeOfRiza]

thank you so much! i appreciate it :)

[@johnmueller5482]

You have a happy and peaceful life GREAT

[@rongitmukherjee]

5:41 Compost heap is somewhat similar to what some people call "second brain". It's basically storage for whatever you consume, learn, write.

[@Freundinnen100]

When I draw, I like to use pens and not pencils, because I cant delete it. It get mostly more worse by edit it to often. So I recommend pens for learning, however its writing or painting

[@ArtBySmit]

6:51 kaaariza you just future predicted that sketch on the wall with cloth seriously!!!!!!!!

[@franziskaw.3167]

I absolutely love the way all of your videos are created. This editing style is so amazing and the content is great too. What camera do you use to make these masterpieces?❤✨

[@FlorianCoeman]

Great video, as always! Btw, love the camper mug :)

[@LifeOfRiza]

thanks Flo! :) haha yes it's one of my faves!

[@yathprem]

This is really good! Love your colour grading, shots, and storytelling! Awesome channel 🤟🏾

[@LifeOfRiza]

thank you! :D

[@cloidless]

This is great! I want more

[@LifeOfRiza]

More on the way soon :)

[@christagiron3091]

I’m interested in giving this a try!!

[@LifeOfRiza]

yay!! Go for it 😉

[@FernandoFajardoChannel]

Amazing video! I have an interest in learning more about journaling. You got a new subscriber :)

[@LifeOfRiza]

journaling is great! hope you try it out!

[@jpfrommanila]

Hello from the Philippines! Just subbed 😊

[@ellenstudycafe]

🤎 Thanks for sharing your journaling methods. I love your videos and just subscribed your channel. 😊

[@LeeSai-jt2qo]

Your content is just excellent ... I ENJOY IT ... Thank you

[@LifeOfRiza]

Glad you enjoy it !

[@saan1998]

You are perfect 💖

[@StudyMemoirs]

Riza Hawkeye!!

[@mariaeduardaaragao1004]

how do your treat your sound quality? it's so good!

[@Astro0trash]

Hmm you changed my mind. I always thought journaling was a way to trap my feelings and now I see it differently

[@aengeleur]

still here

[@alphstergarcia9269]

I hope to create videos like this here in the Philippines ❤

[@XavierHarrison]

Your videos are beautiful.

[@LifeOfRiza]

Thank you!

[@BobaUly]

I played red dead redemption II and the main character writes in a journal. So I started looking into journaling lol. Great video!

[@LifeOfRiza]

omg that is awesome 😂

[@maxencerobichon8810]

Hey this is random but what journal do you use ? I absolutely love it

[@johnniewhite15]

I feel like needing to be patient when u write. Because I always tend to rush through it like I’m running out of time idk why. I just need to be in the moment and just write.

[@user-cv2lg3nz4m]

Where can I find your notebook, Riza?

[@alphstergarcia9269]

❤❤❤

[@ShanikaMadurapperuma]

❤❤

[@nhatquan32-2]

tôi cảm thấy biết ơn chị vì có vietsub

[@TinLeadHammer]

I see so many people holding a pen like you do. Have they not taught you how to hold a pen in school, or they did, but you just prefer it this way? At least you write in half-cursive :)

[@bmindful2gether]

Does anyone know what movie it is at 5:15 ? I‘ve been looking for it for a while… please help, thank you🥺

[@sarahsimonetti5537]

Before Sunrise

[@katrinamartin2046]

This is random but I need to know what pen you use hahah

[@LifeOfRiza]

muji gel ink 0.38 specifically I refuse to write with anything else lmao

[@ASMAA01l]

Summary of the video -have no minimum -being unfiltered -write from a stream of consciousness -creativity -document your life

[@BrennaBargains]

Just found you.

[@reallifevlog3367]

You are so so so so bueatiful, what you do for living mam??

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👌👽