How to Journal without writing

Don’t like writing? Not in the mood to write? Journaling doesn’t have to be all about writing. Here’s how to journal without writing.

For some people, journaling is all about putting pen to paper and getting their thoughts out on the page.

what if you don’t like writing?

Or what if you’re simply not in the mood to write?

Journaling doesn’t have to be all about writing

there are plenty of other ways to journal without putting pen to paper.

Here are some ideas on how to journal without writing.

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1. Art Journals

Journaling has long been associated with creativity and self-expression. But what if you’re more of an artist? Art Journaling may be the perfect way for your visual personality type! Feel free to draw or sketch anything that comes into mind when thinking about this style – from simple maps of thoughts, illustrations reflecting life struggles (or triumphs!), and complex landscape paintings that convey so much emotion just through brushstrokes alone… there’s no limit on how creative we should get!”

2. Gratitude Journals

Gratitude journaling is a great way to focus on the positive things in your life, no matter how small. Every day, write down three things that you’re grateful for. It could be something as simple as a great cup of coffee in the morning or something more significant like a new job or the birth of a child. Whatever it is, taking the time to appreciate the good things in your life will help you to feel more positive overall.

3. A Positivity Folder

If you’re looking for a journaling method that’s a little more low-key, try keeping a positivity folder. Whenever you come across something positive – a news article, a funny meme, or even a pretty flower – save it in your folder. Then, when you’re feeling down, you can look through your folder and be reminded of all the good in the world.

4. Habit and Mood Trackers

If you’re the type of person who likes to track their progress, a habit or mood tracker journal might be right up your alley. In these journals, you can track how often you work out, how many hours of sleep you get, or your mood on a scale of 1-10. seeing your progress (or lack thereof) can be a great motivator to make positive changes in your life.

5. Mind Map Journals

Mind map journals are a great way to visually organize your thoughts. Mind mapping is a great journaling method for you if you’re the type of person who likes to brainstorm or make lists. Simply draw a circle in the middle of a page and write down your main topic. Then, branching off from that, write down all the ideas or thoughts that come to mind. You can even add pictures or colors to make your journal more visually appealing.

6. Collection Journals

Do you have a collection of something? Whether it’s stamps, shells, or leaves, why not start a journal to document your findings? Collection journals are a great way to track your progress and see how your collection grows over time. Plus, it’s fun to look back and remember all the places you’ve been and the things you’ve seen.

7. Bullet Journals

Bullet journaling has taken the internet by storm over the past few years, and for good reason. This journaling method is incredibly versatile and can be customized to fit any need. You can use bullet journaling to track your habits, make lists, brainstorm ideas, plan events, and so much more. Plus, there are endless possibilities when it comes to decorating and personalizing your journal.

8. Dream Journaling

Do you ever have strange or vivid dreams? If so, dream journaling might be the perfect journaling method for you. Simply write down what you remember from your dreams, no matter how nonsensical they may seem. Over time, you might start to see patterns emerge, or you may even be able to interpret the meaning of your dreams.

9. Reflection Journals

Reflection journals are a great way to process your thoughts and feelings about a particular event or experience. Simply write down what happened, how you felt about it, and what you learned from it. This journaling method can be incredibly therapeutic and help you make sense of your thoughts and emotions.

10. Travel Journals

Travel journaling is the perfect way to document your adventures, both big and small. Write about where you went, what you did, and how you felt. Be sure to include details like your trip’s sights, sounds, and smells. You can even add photos, maps, and souvenirs to make your journal more memorable.

11. One line a day journaling

this journaling method is exactly what it sounds like – you simply write down one line per day. This can be anything from a description of your day to deep thoughts or a quote that resonated with you. Over time, you’ll have a beautiful record of your life that you can look back on and cherish.

12. Video journalling

Journaling through video is a creative way to document your thoughts and feelings without having the arduous task of penning them down. All you need are some camera or smartphone skills, which will allow for easy recording! Record yourself talking about what’s going on in life right now as well as any other topics that come up like memories from days past

it’ll be fun listening back later when there isn’t anything else pressing weighing heavy over us

13. A word collage

A word Collage is a visually stimulating journal entry that can be created with words, phrases, or quotes that you find meaningful. You can use magazine cutouts, photos, or even old receipts and tickets to create your collage.

14. Voice note journaling

Voice notes are perfect for days when you’re on the go and don’t have time to sit down and write. Just record yourself talking about your day and play it back later to reflect on what you’ve said.

15. Photo journaling

Photography is fun to document your life without having to write a single word. Simply take photos of things that have caught your eye throughout the day and add them to your journal.

16. Doodle journaling

Doodling is perfect for days when you feel creative but doesn’t necessarily want to write. Use shapes, colors, and patterns to express yourself through art.

17. Scrapbook Journal

Journaling is a great way to document your life, but it can be hard when you don’t have anything interesting or important in the journal. Luckily there are alternatives like Scrapbook Journaling! This technique allows people with limited space and supplies (like me) because all I need are some ticket stubs from events that happened last week-end plus old magazines cut out images of wanted ones which they glue onto their page without having written one word about what’s going on inside them!.

This is my favorite way to journal! No pressure to write, and I can still document my life in a really fun and interesting way.

18. List journaling

Listing is perfect for days when you just need to write your thoughts down. Make lists of things you need to do, things you’re grateful for, or anything else that’s on your mind. This is easiest for me.

19 Music journaling

A music journal is a fun and creative way to journal without having to write a single word. Simply create a playlist of songs that represent your mood or the events of your day. Or, listen to a song and write down your thoughts and feelings about it.

20. Brainstorm ideas Journaling

If you’ve got a case of writer’s block, try brainstorming ideas for journal entries using methods such as free writing or stream-of-consciousness writing. Once you’ve got some ideas down, you can start working on more formal journal entries.

21. Plus Minus Next Journaling

Here’s a simple journaling method called the Plus Minus Next, created by Ness Labs founder Anne-Laure Le Cunff.

Using a pen and a blank page in your journal, here’s how you do it in four steps:

Draw three columns and label “plus(+),” “minus (-),” and “what’s next.”
Fill in “plus (+)” with the things that went well
Fill in “minus (-)” with the things that did not go so well
Fill in “what’s next” with your next course of action

You can complete this entire process in less than 5 minutes! Give it a go.

I love journaling. I learned the Plus Minus Next Journaling from @anthilemoon. I love the flexibility of it. And, It's easy to implement. https://t.co/JacvyZDj0r
— Yufa Li (@yufa_li) October 3, 2020

Ready to (not) write?

There you go, who says you have to write ?!

So which one are you trying out? Comment below.