This is why I Journal

I have mentioned this earlier, that my mind is a mess. And I am constantly looking for ways that I can simplify things in my life and keep it simple. I organise my belongings if I see they are shattered here and there and I will take time to plan my days if I know there are a lot of things which need my attention. 

By doing this, my work and student life stay put and my anxiety levels are low. But when it comes to my personal thoughts and my insecurities there is only one system that really works and that is Journaling. Yes, you can surely talk to your friends about how your day went but that feels like sharing your thoughts and not reflecting on them. 

Journaling is a peaceful activity. And you don't have to be a writer to start journaling. You can be as naive or lame or anything you want to be when you journal. I have seen that I have much more clarity on my thoughts when I journal vs when I don't. All you need is a pen, a notebook and 15 minutes.

How to Journal 

Start with dedicating a specific time to journal. It can be anytime you want but make you allot a time so that your brain falls in a routine of collecting your thoughts. Most people think the best time to journal is at night, but I journal in the mornings. I open my journal jot down the date and day and start writing. Dumping my thoughts on paper early in the morning gives my brain clarity for the rest of the day.

What to write while Journaling?

You can write anything and everything which comes to your mind while journaling. I write things which bother me the most and I bitch about people I don't like. And I don't like a lot of people so my journal entries are pretty long. 

How to find the time to journal?

This is actually really funny to me, this question. Because even I have complained to myself that I don't have the time to journal. But I spend hours scrolling memes. The point is you never have time, you must make time. If you are really busy maybe wakeup 15 mins early or journal on your phone while you can. 

There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't journal. So get your hands on one now!