Journaling 101 // The Journal Itself
Whether you’ve been journaling forever, have just picked it up, or are thinking about starting – the point of this post is to help you pick a proper journal. One might say that a pad is good enough for your thoughts – I say, pish posh. Your journal may be filled with venting, gratitude, ideas, documentation or a multitude of other things; which are in fact deserving of a nice space. A space that you can return to, reflect upon, and easily find that brilliant thought that came to you at 2 am. Hopefully, these options will point you in the right direction.
I received this Keel’s Simple Diary for Christmas from Mr. Smith and I love it! Â I have a few journals floating around – one for whatever, one for gratitude, one for inspiration/ideas, and now this one. Â It’s the quickies of diary entries. Â Just fill in the blanks, choose from multiple choice and write the first thing that comes to mind! Â It’s fun. I fill it in when I take a bubble bath – the two together, just feel right.
As for serious journaling, one might prefer a classic book with lined pages. Â Leather bound and straight to the point –Â this one should do the trick.
If you are in the mood for a journal you can fill  with drawings, inspiration, clippings and collages – than may I suggest a Sketchbook Moleskine?  I have this one and I think it’s superb!
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And for the lady with all the secrets…or a rather nosy sibling, there’s always Tiffany’s.  How can you ever go wrong with Tiffany’s?  The Heart Lock Diary in Tiffany Blue Leather  or this other Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired journal.Â
So which one’s for you? Â The Modern Gal, Â The Timeless, The Artist, or The Diva? Â Stay tuned for more on writing, in this new blog series – Journaling 101.
Emily Smith, Editor of The Best of This Life, has been crafting lifestyle content and delicious recipes for over a decade. Featured on platforms like BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, and Chatelaine, she writes about family, food, home, and wellness, inspiring readers to live well and savour life's beauty. Based in Ottawa, she shares her adventures with her husband, two beautiful kids, and their mischievous cat, Zoro.
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Haha that Simple Diary sounds like fun! I like being “challenged” with fill in the blanks to re-focus on things other than what’s going on in my head.
I just got the One Line A Day Five Year Journal. Should be easy enough, right? I hope I can keep it up – I like having a diary but somehow it always manages to fall through the cracks of a busy life! x
Thanks Alice
I never had a diary, but I like the idea of it.. instead I have photo albums or scrapbooks, and even the blog is a nice way to chronicle the life..
Love how you have different journals for different things! I can’t wait to go back and read this post again! Stopping by from SITS!