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The Journaling Basics Nobody Explains

Zacc Rowlands

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Misunderstanding the basics of journaling can lead to abandoned notebooks and inconsistent habits. This video explains the basics that most people gloss over.

Things like:
Is a journal the same thing as a diary?
What the different sizes of notebooks are best for?
What's the point of journaling?
How to build writing into your daily lifestyle?
Is journaling a skill?
Do pens, notebook color, and stickers make a difference?

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0:00 - 0:28 Intro
0:29 - 3:43 Journals vs Diaries vs Planners vs Sketchbooks
3:44 - 6:04 What's the point of journaling?
6:05 - 10:20 Notebook Size Pros & Cons
10:21 - 15:36 Building a consistent writing practice.
15:37 - 18:22 Thinking on paper is a skill.
18:23 - 23:47 The Gratification of Journaling

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8 Comments

@Pen3studio 35 minutes ago

Wow, this is the most articulate and well-structured video on journaling I’ve seen. It deserves more views and likes!!!

We need more videos like this! videos that talk about journaling in detail and with a clear structure, rather than simply focusing on aesthetics. A lot of people get into journaling because of the aesthetic pictures they see on Instagram and Pinterest, but not many people talk about exactly how we can benefit from journaling or the different creative ways we can use notebooks of different sizes.

Btw, I’m an English learner, and the voice in this video is super clear and well-paced. It’s also great material for learning English!

Thanks for all your effort!

@CraftyHuia 2 hours ago

Thanks for this. A great summary and now you have a new subscriber!

@ChroniclesofanEarlyRiser 4 hours ago

Great video Zac lots of helpful tips in here

@mikep7744 4 hours ago

Excellent, informative video!

@Timebound-2D 41 minutes ago

Wow , great video , ❤

@Bexxxtuff 6 minutes ago

I journal once a week which are all reflections, I used to do it every single day just to make a habit of writing down my thoughts, but now, once a week is enough. Also have a sketchbook but not very consistent in using it…. Also have a notebook where I take notes of ytb videos and documentaries I watched then reflect about them on Sunday in my journal….

@johnsontavarez2479 6 hours ago

Great video thanks for sharing. I’m trying to get into journaling and using notebooks for studying different things. The thinking on paper is hard for me as well always been internal thinkers. It feels strange for me to think out loud if you know what I mean.