I try to keep a journal but I don't have a massively exciting life and I find I have very little to say. I feel like I write very similar things and I get bored and stop.
It's more writing about your feelings than literally writing "today I went to work and ate some toast" and that kind of thing. Write down your ideas for cool inventions, what you thought of a movie you watched that day or about someone interesting you saw in the street or about the existence of aliens... That kind of thing x
Just found your channel and love your personality. I have a handful of notebooks with a handful of pages filled. I just always fall out of it. The idea of passing journals on to the next generation is so romantic, though. And from a psych perspective it's so important. Thanks for the ideas!
I've been struggling to write in a journal regularly for a long time. For years I'd kept journal after journal and it was, as you say, super cathartic and therapeutic. So thank you very much! Hearing you talk about all the benefits and how enjoyable it is reminded me about how happy it made me and how rewarding journaling can be. I think now I'll be able to get back in the swing of things! New subscriber too haha
This was a great video! I'm not new to journaling, but I love watching videos on journaling and seeing what others say about it. It's so true that if you can't be honest with yourself, or a blank notebook, who can you be honest with? However, I know for most people being honest with yourself can sometimes be scarier than being honest with others. We lie more to ourselves than other people a lot of the time. I think journaling definitely helps work through those sort of problems! I like to combine everything into my journals, no limits. So music, stickers, pictures, tickets, things from the day, paint and some days just plain old writing.
there are also journals with a mix of papers: half and half or with lines on one side of each page, and plain on the other :) and tons of bullet journal papers
Definitely agree with you on substance over style - that's something I try to keep in mind as I journal. I've been writing (with a few breaks here and there) for 9 years now and I can't imagine not doing it.
I love writing in my journal. In June (a bit of an overwhelming month for me) I think I did 17 entireties, which is the most I've ever done in a month cause I think my average is about 5 :') the problem with me is that sometimes when I have overwhelming feelings, they are so overwhelming that I don't want to sort them out and put them into coherent words. so I just leave it and then regret it. for some reason journaling sometimes feels like such an effort for me and I wish I could just pour my thoughts onto the page. any suggestions on how to help with that?
Charli West. to me when that happens i would just write it all without even thinking about it. just write and what comes on my mind i just write it until i feel better. my handwriting during this is not even readable because i was writing with my feelings. after all that i folded the page in half and let it be. i hope this helps
Another thing I personally try to remember if i'm writing about emotional lows or negative experiences is to brainstorm ways to make the situation better, no matter how minuscule. It's fine if all you want to do is to get something off your chest but I find ending an entry off with some kind of action that will make you feel better ensures a journal doesn't only become about upsetting unresolved things. It's can be useful for getting in the habit of self-care and problem solving. p.s. what a lovely video, really helpful x
You look so beautiful in this video!! Your hair is such goals 💁🏼! I really want to get my boyfriend to start journaling. Any suggestions on how to do that?
Thank you!! Haha I'm not quite sure. Maybe explain to him the benefits you've found from it and that you think it's something he would enjoy and grow as a person from too? And show him this video of ;) x
is it weird that i was journaling to this video? lol for some reason watching nice youtube videos in the background helps me focus on writing more, and i can enjoy a video at the same time :)
really liked this video! your hair looks beautiful, I have a friend who has similar hair and doesn't know what to do with it so i'm definitely recommending your channel to her. could you maybe make a video about your handwriting? it's very nice
Is it odd that I don't keep sketch books or journals? If there's a sketchbook page I really like i'll keep it until I either redraw it or find it to be extremely unskilled or boring. And I don't keep journal stuff at all (unless it's poetry, does that count?)
To those who want a cute and cheap journsl...go to the dollar general. Honext! I got a great dream journal and cute daily, lined journal. They had quite a few choices for like $2.50. ♡
I either use an A4 or A5 journal. They're big, they have a lot more pages, and it allows me to see what I write. I don't write in cursive. That's because I can't see worth a damn. My cursive writing is too tiny.
I started bawling my eyes out when she started talking about being honest with yourself😭😭💓
Video starts at 2:34.
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I try to keep a journal but I don't have a massively exciting life and I find I have very little to say. I feel like I write very similar things and I get bored and stop.
It's more writing about your feelings than literally writing "today I went to work and ate some toast" and that kind of thing. Write down your ideas for cool inventions, what you thought of a movie you watched that day or about someone interesting you saw in the street or about the existence of aliens... That kind of thing x
Just found your channel and love your personality. I have a handful of notebooks with a handful of pages filled. I just always fall out of it. The idea of passing journals on to the next generation is so romantic, though. And from a psych perspective it's so important. Thanks for the ideas!
I've been struggling to write in a journal regularly for a long time. For years I'd kept journal after journal and it was, as you say, super cathartic and therapeutic. So thank you very much! Hearing you talk about all the benefits and how enjoyable it is reminded me about how happy it made me and how rewarding journaling can be. I think now I'll be able to get back in the swing of things! New subscriber too haha
This was a great video! I'm not new to journaling, but I love watching videos on journaling and seeing what others say about it. It's so true that if you can't be honest with yourself, or a blank notebook, who can you be honest with? However, I know for most people being honest with yourself can sometimes be scarier than being honest with others. We lie more to ourselves than other people a lot of the time. I think journaling definitely helps work through those sort of problems!
I like to combine everything into my journals, no limits. So music, stickers, pictures, tickets, things from the day, paint and some days just plain old writing.
Thanks for this! I've watched A LOT of Journal How-To vids and this was by far the most unique with really good advice 😊
there are also journals with a mix of papers: half and half or with lines on one side of each page, and plain on the other :) and tons of bullet journal papers
Definitely agree with you on substance over style - that's something I try to keep in mind as I journal. I've been writing (with a few breaks here and there) for 9 years now and I can't imagine not doing it.
Your hair. Your makeup. Your tattoo. Ugh everything is just #goals. Love it! Keep making videos :)
I love writing in my journal. In June (a bit of an overwhelming month for me) I think I did 17 entireties, which is the most I've ever done in a month cause I think my average is about 5 :') the problem with me is that sometimes when I have overwhelming feelings, they are so overwhelming that I don't want to sort them out and put them into coherent words. so I just leave it and then regret it. for some reason journaling sometimes feels like such an effort for me and I wish I could just pour my thoughts onto the page. any suggestions on how to help with that?
Charli West. to me when that happens i would just write it all without even thinking about it. just write and what comes on my mind i just write it until i feel better. my handwriting during this is not even readable because i was writing with my feelings. after all that i folded the page in half and let it be. i hope this helps
Your hair in this video wow😍you really suit your front down🙌such goals🙌
Where has she been
Another thing I personally try to remember if i'm writing about emotional lows or negative experiences is to brainstorm ways to make the situation better, no matter how minuscule. It's fine if all you want to do is to get something off your chest but I find ending an entry off with some kind of action that will make you feel better ensures a journal doesn't only become about upsetting unresolved things. It's can be useful for getting in the habit of self-care and problem solving.
p.s. what a lovely video, really helpful x
Thank you for the tip, that's a really good point!! X
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Ikr? So cute
This might siound pretty creepy but your Lips are pretty
You look so beautiful in this video!! Your hair is such goals 💁🏼! I really want to get my boyfriend to start journaling. Any suggestions on how to do that?
Thank you!! Haha I'm not quite sure. Maybe explain to him the benefits you've found from it and that you think it's something he would enjoy and grow as a person from too? And show him this video of ;) x
Welcome :)! That sounds like a good idea I'll give it a try!
i love your style. & i'm planning on starting journaling, this has really helped and given me a direction :)
I love shaina. I have been subscribed to her for about 2 weeks
is it weird that i was journaling to this video? lol for some reason watching nice youtube videos in the background helps me focus on writing more, and i can enjoy a video at the same time :)
Alisa Wu I DID NOT MEAN TO DISLIKE THIS COMMENT IM SO SORRY
its okay
Alisa Wu SAME I feel you!
Alisa Wu doing the same lol
Nope, I was too
Your journals are all so cute!
Thank you!! X
Your curls are just too damn cute.
Reishi mushrooms are good for your heart, take phytoplankton if your deficient in any kind of nutrient...so many amazing herbs out there.
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liked the bloopers at the end lol
agh yeeesss, i have been insppiireeeddd
I have the same journal!
does she blink
I was thinking the same thing omg
She does but njot often
Yeah 4:38
🙌 I LOVE your video and it's so funny that we have so many of the same tips!! So glad we collabed together : )
Great minds think alike 😘 I hope we can do more videos in the future!! X
really liked this video! your hair looks beautiful, I have a friend who has similar hair and doesn't know what to do with it so i'm definitely recommending your channel to her. could you maybe make a video about your handwriting? it's very nice
I've been writing since I was six and now I'm 23 but soon I'll b 24 i hope and pray things will work out though with my life
Hope everything is okay with your heart
Is it odd that I don't keep sketch books or journals? If there's a sketchbook page I really like i'll keep it until I either redraw it or find it to be extremely unskilled or boring. And I don't keep journal stuff at all (unless it's poetry, does that count?)
i love the bloopers
Is there a journey with lines and just plain paper in it?
I love your videos Yvette
Thank you! I do my journaling when I would usually read a book in bed, so at least an hour before I intend to go to sleep X
Amazing advice!
What camera do you use for your videos?
To those who want a cute and cheap journsl...go to the dollar general. Honext! I got a great dream journal and cute daily, lined journal. They had quite a few choices for like $2.50. ♡
You look amazing ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks this vid really helped me 🙂
I either use an A4 or A5 journal. They're big, they have a lot more pages, and it allows me to see what I write. I don't write in cursive. That's because I can't see worth a damn. My cursive writing is too tiny.
Shirley Temple :)
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Her Echo Cardio Gram for her irregular heartbeat
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I have the same journal!