How to Journal Archives

If you want ideas, tips and suggestions on how to journal and how to get the most out of your journal writing, you are in the right place!

3 Great Journaling Techniques

About this Journaling Series by Eric Maisel Inspired by Contributors to The Great Book of Journaling This series of guest blog posts on various topics related to journaling, was created for a series called “Journaling for Men” that appears on the Good Men Project blog. It is designed to help everyone, and especially men who may ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2025-10-01T08:49:40-07:00June 13th, 2025|Benefits of Journaling, How to Journal, Journaling for Men, Journaling Techniques|

How to Journal: A Complete Beginner’s Guide (6 Steps)

By Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC — Director, International Association for Journal Writing Published 25 April 2025 · Updated 14 September 2026 · 14 min read How to journal: choose a notebook and pen you like, set aside 10–15 minutes somewhere quiet, and start with a simple prompt such as “Right now, I feel…”. Write ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2026-09-14T17:15:35-07:00April 25th, 2025|How to Journal, Journal Prompts, Journaling Techniques|

How to Journal: The Complete Guide to Starting Your Journaling Practice WORKING COPY

By Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW — Director, International Association for Journal Writing Published 25 April 2025 · Updated 10 August 2026 · 14 min read How to journal: choose a notebook and pen you like, set aside 10–15 minutes somewhere quiet, and start with a simple prompt such as “Right now, I feel…”. Write without ... Read More >>

Duncan Elsey2026-09-14T16:54:53-07:00March 28th, 2025|How to Journal, Journal Prompts|

Tips for Keeping Your Journal Private and Safe

Personal Story - My Lost & Found Journal I was recently at a meeting at our local library, where I love to work from time to time. I was there for a late in the day meeting on Friday afternoon, and I had lots of things at the meeting - ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2024-07-30T13:00:17-07:00July 29th, 2024|How to Journal, Journal Examples|

4 Easy Ways to Journal for Female Entrepreneurs

4 Easy Ways to Journal for Female Entrepreneurs Written by Carol Brennan During the pandemic, I felt an anxious knot in my stomach. Perhaps you know the feeling. I had so much to do but didn’t know how to get started. I run a journal coaching business. And if you work for yourself, you’ll ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2025-10-01T08:37:00-07:00March 20th, 2024|How to Journal, Journaling Techniques|

How to Journal Consistently

Do you want to create the journaling habit? This is part of our How to Journal series of articles. Journaling, like any other worthwhile habit, has many benefits. With the New Year soon before us, many people want to start, and hope to sustain, healthy habits, including journaling. Journaling is a practice that has ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2024-05-22T12:55:24-07:00December 28th, 2023|How to Journal|

Your Creative Self-Expression: Free Writing vs Structured Journal Writing

Free writing and structured writing are two different approaches to journaling, each with its own benefits and purposes. I use both free writing and structured writing within my journaling practice because both forms of journaling help me gain new insights and find different ways to express myself and increase self-awareness along the way. About ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-07-10T17:13:46-07:00July 10th, 2023|How to Journal|

How a Scripting Retreat Unexpectedly Changed My Life by Carol Brennan

Written by Carol Brennan How a Scripting Retreat Unexpectedly Changed My Life Last week I was regularly having death by duvet days. I wasn’t going out much, my last launch failed, and I was fed-up with life. In short, I was in a rut. I have those from time-to-time. You ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:46-07:00January 31st, 2023|Creative Journaling, How to Journal|

Leading with Love: Keep a Reflection Journal to Become a Better Leader, Faster by Toni Pristo

Written by Toni M. Pristo, Ph.D. Leading with Love: Keep a Reflection Journal to Become a Better Leader, Faster Short on time? Here are Key Snippets from Toni's several decades of experience as an organizational psychologist in leadership and organization development. Why is journaling important for ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:51-07:00January 12th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, How to Journal|

How to Make Journaling Part of Your Life by Debby Urken

Written by Debby Urken How to Make Journaling Part of Your Life A new year is here! Have you been looking at the empty journals on your shelves, thinking about setting a resolution or intention to journal more regularly in the new year? Each year, IAJW receives many questions about ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:52-07:00January 5th, 2023|Ask Our Journal Coach, How to Journal|

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