r/Journaling
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/r/Journaling is a subreddit dedicated to those who keep a written Journal.
Share photos of what you write, ask questions, and find inspiration here with like minded people.

Whatever you need we're a happy bunch, ready to grab a cup of coffee and write!

— Use an app? Check out r/digitaljournaling. Want to use Reddit as a journal? Check out r/DiaryofaRedditor. Make collages? Check out r/JournalingIsArt.
Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.
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I end up writing almost the same things over and over
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Topics/prompts
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Sometimes i still stress or worry after a journaling session. Do you have any tips for someone new to this?
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Adding journaling to my life
Question
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Had a good cry while doing my journal
Sentimental
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It's a beautiful day outside.
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Started journaling again
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Journaling and Baseball in a Quiet House
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I have a small question
Question
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Makeshift Desk for Journaling Today
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“Life passes by in the Devil’s Glee” Pen & Paper, Self, June 2024
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It didn't all fit on the page and I massacred the quote, but fuck it. Listen to Merlin.
Spreads
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“Time is a race we cannot beat.” Pen & paper, self, June 2024
My Journals
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Journaling When I Should Be Charting
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Picked up a Journal at TJ Maxx. Figured it might be somewhat cathartic to write about my experiences (I'm a Paramedic). We shall see.
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Which direction should I write in?
Question
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Multiple Journals At Once
Question
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Wanted to share a journal entry I wrote while high today (Poetry? Creative writing?)
Art
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I am a musician and I would like to create a practice journal for my progress with daily prompts. What's the best book you recommend for beginner journalists, something that's practical, more data driven than wholesome and spiritual? I'd love to learn more about what to do and how it works.
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TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ Contains the single swearword. 👉👈👀
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Anger is only the beginning
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Wrote in my journal for the first time yesterday in 4 years and never felt more relieved
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I found a few of my old journals
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I want to start journaling but I can’t bring myself to write
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“Shuffling Steps […] A terrorist face.” February 2024, Pen & Paper, Myself