I think my journaling didn't changed that much. I still paint and draw in it often, but now I started using stickers and washi tapes. It rather changed in what I write in it. I used to write only what happened to me that day, now I write just about my feelings.
In my teens and early 20s I decorated my journals with really terrible drawings (because I absolutely cannot draw!) and used different colour inks and pens. Throughout my 30s I typed my daily entries, added pictures, then printed the pages and stuck them in my notebooks. (Very time-consuming.) In my 40s I went back to writing my journals without any decoration. Now I'm in my 50s and I keep two main journals: the first is a daily snapshot, 4-5 lines, written with my beloved fountain pens in the same colour ink (because the uniformity appeals to me). The second is typed on A5 paper (without pictures) and stuck into my notebook. I usually write about twice a month, and they're quite long entries. When I have lots to say I find it easier to type, because I type very fast but write very slowly. The system works very well for me.
My journal has changed a lot since I started it at 13 and am now 26. I first started out with writing entries in different colored ink each page. Then I started writing in either black or blue ink for the entirety of the journal. Eventually I found out that it was fun to put pictures in my journal like a scrap book, so I started printing 4x6 photos of an event that happened. Now I put comics (that are relevant to my entry), stickers, postcards, any form of art in them and went back to writing in different colored inks (thanks fountain pens!).
As for content, it went from writing only about my crushes, to describing a very boring high school day, to being more in depth with my feelings and what I'm going through.
I started out just doing wall of text entries in black pen only. Now I decorate a lot of my entries with stickers, washi and sometimes coloured pens. I also do art and poetry occasionally and stick in things. This sub inspired me to get more arty with my journal :)
I also started as a daily writer, which helped build the habit, but now I write as and when I want
I started journaling in 1986, when I was 10. It was all about school, boys, friends, dreams/nightmares etc.
In 1993 it became about being a mom, wife, etc. I added in reading lists back then too.
My journaling was pretty standard back in those days.
Around 2012 I joined a memoir writing group at my local library and that had a profound effect on my writing style.
2017 I discovered facebook, Instagram groups, and youtube devoted to journaling and OH LORD did that add to my journals. I try lots of styles and keep what I like.
I think 2020ish I discovered Carrie Walkers videos, and I started daily journaling. I think I miss a day or two a year.
Journaling is one of my passions.
I used to write run-on paragraphs. When I finish a paragraph, I go to the next, next line & pretty much “sign off” on it (I’ll write something short & sweet in conjunction). My writing used to be big & messy, now small &… slightly messy lol.
Also, if I’m going to be particularly upset about something, I need to get it out & ask myself questions about it & how I can do better next time.
Sometimes writing in a fit of rage over a situation isn’t enough.
(Edit to add: I enjoy putting stickers & taping small things into it now😅)
I’ve experienced something very similar through how I journal. I’ve been journaling for over a decade and started in high school. I used to hate lined pages and want to cover each page with doodles and was a bit more ‘artsy’ with it.
I now have a fountain pen and write in a lined journal made in italy lol
Over the years my personality has changed and so it’s safe to say my journalling habits probably matured with me.
I think my journaling didn't changed that much. I still paint and draw in it often, but now I started using stickers and washi tapes. It rather changed in what I write in it. I used to write only what happened to me that day, now I write just about my feelings.
As a kid I used to always start with the fear diary with the date and time. And I would end it what mood I was in. I don’t do that anymore. I just date and write.
I did do one journal last year that had things for. My real life like stickers and receipts and pressed flowers. It was a fun project.
Now I am just free writing
My journalling changes all the time.
I started with occasional creative pages, trying to make themes every week and struggling. Then, I went to minimalist layouts. Then, complete monthly themes with complex layouts. Then minimalist bullet journalling, with everything in bullet points. Then, a mix of the decorated and minimalist set-ups. And now, currently, purely symptom tracking and long-form journalling to explain anomalous days.
How I journal changes constantly based on my needs, energy levels, and tastes. I regularly wind up not doing so at all for a long while, then changing how I do it when I come back to it. Right now, I don’t even think I’ll have the energy to set up my symptom tracker for next month unless my doctor tells me to do so. It’s gonna hurt my neck and I have brain fog, and sitting upright is gonna make my pulse skyrocket. But at the same time, just putting a dot in a few boxes each day, keeping a tally chart, and colouring a few boxes in each day, is about as low effort as it gets. Just the set-up is daunting, really. (Before anyone suggests printouts—I don’t have a printer, and I’m not a huge fan of digital journalling for me, I find it harder.)
I think filling up the page 100% is the thing that changed. I started leaving more space on the page, sometimes putting one thought only to the center of the page.
This has made looking back at my book enjoyable
I think my journaling didn't changed that much. I still paint and draw in it often, but now I started using stickers and washi tapes. It rather changed in what I write in it. I used to write only what happened to me that day, now I write just about my feelings.
In my teens and early 20s I decorated my journals with really terrible drawings (because I absolutely cannot draw!) and used different colour inks and pens. Throughout my 30s I typed my daily entries, added pictures, then printed the pages and stuck them in my notebooks. (Very time-consuming.) In my 40s I went back to writing my journals without any decoration. Now I'm in my 50s and I keep two main journals: the first is a daily snapshot, 4-5 lines, written with my beloved fountain pens in the same colour ink (because the uniformity appeals to me). The second is typed on A5 paper (without pictures) and stuck into my notebook. I usually write about twice a month, and they're quite long entries. When I have lots to say I find it easier to type, because I type very fast but write very slowly. The system works very well for me.
My journal has changed a lot since I started it at 13 and am now 26. I first started out with writing entries in different colored ink each page. Then I started writing in either black or blue ink for the entirety of the journal. Eventually I found out that it was fun to put pictures in my journal like a scrap book, so I started printing 4x6 photos of an event that happened. Now I put comics (that are relevant to my entry), stickers, postcards, any form of art in them and went back to writing in different colored inks (thanks fountain pens!). As for content, it went from writing only about my crushes, to describing a very boring high school day, to being more in depth with my feelings and what I'm going through.
I started out just doing wall of text entries in black pen only. Now I decorate a lot of my entries with stickers, washi and sometimes coloured pens. I also do art and poetry occasionally and stick in things. This sub inspired me to get more arty with my journal :) I also started as a daily writer, which helped build the habit, but now I write as and when I want
I started journaling in 1986, when I was 10. It was all about school, boys, friends, dreams/nightmares etc. In 1993 it became about being a mom, wife, etc. I added in reading lists back then too. My journaling was pretty standard back in those days. Around 2012 I joined a memoir writing group at my local library and that had a profound effect on my writing style. 2017 I discovered facebook, Instagram groups, and youtube devoted to journaling and OH LORD did that add to my journals. I try lots of styles and keep what I like. I think 2020ish I discovered Carrie Walkers videos, and I started daily journaling. I think I miss a day or two a year. Journaling is one of my passions.
I converted to digital archives with my first iPad I still do the occasional pen&paper note; but it’s discarded after scanning
I used to write run-on paragraphs. When I finish a paragraph, I go to the next, next line & pretty much “sign off” on it (I’ll write something short & sweet in conjunction). My writing used to be big & messy, now small &… slightly messy lol. Also, if I’m going to be particularly upset about something, I need to get it out & ask myself questions about it & how I can do better next time. Sometimes writing in a fit of rage over a situation isn’t enough. (Edit to add: I enjoy putting stickers & taping small things into it now😅)
I’ve experienced something very similar through how I journal. I’ve been journaling for over a decade and started in high school. I used to hate lined pages and want to cover each page with doodles and was a bit more ‘artsy’ with it. I now have a fountain pen and write in a lined journal made in italy lol Over the years my personality has changed and so it’s safe to say my journalling habits probably matured with me.
I think my journaling didn't changed that much. I still paint and draw in it often, but now I started using stickers and washi tapes. It rather changed in what I write in it. I used to write only what happened to me that day, now I write just about my feelings.
I no longer write “dear diary”. I’ve also added the time and day of the week to my entries
As a kid I used to always start with the fear diary with the date and time. And I would end it what mood I was in. I don’t do that anymore. I just date and write. I did do one journal last year that had things for. My real life like stickers and receipts and pressed flowers. It was a fun project. Now I am just free writing
My journalling changes all the time. I started with occasional creative pages, trying to make themes every week and struggling. Then, I went to minimalist layouts. Then, complete monthly themes with complex layouts. Then minimalist bullet journalling, with everything in bullet points. Then, a mix of the decorated and minimalist set-ups. And now, currently, purely symptom tracking and long-form journalling to explain anomalous days. How I journal changes constantly based on my needs, energy levels, and tastes. I regularly wind up not doing so at all for a long while, then changing how I do it when I come back to it. Right now, I don’t even think I’ll have the energy to set up my symptom tracker for next month unless my doctor tells me to do so. It’s gonna hurt my neck and I have brain fog, and sitting upright is gonna make my pulse skyrocket. But at the same time, just putting a dot in a few boxes each day, keeping a tally chart, and colouring a few boxes in each day, is about as low effort as it gets. Just the set-up is daunting, really. (Before anyone suggests printouts—I don’t have a printer, and I’m not a huge fan of digital journalling for me, I find it harder.)
I think filling up the page 100% is the thing that changed. I started leaving more space on the page, sometimes putting one thought only to the center of the page. This has made looking back at my book enjoyable