Sunday Reflection 01
Today, we’re kicking off a new, Sunday series called Sunday Reflection. These will be short posts with three journaling prompts you can choose to use in your personal journal. If journaling is a new practice for you, our weekly reflections should take away the guessing game of what to write about.
And, if you’re not so keen on journaling, did you know there are several benefits of journaling if you’re a writer? Keep reading to learn how journaling can positively impact your writing and you’ll find this week’s prompts at the end.
5 Benefits of Journaling for Writers
Journaling can be a powerful tool to add to your arsenal if you’re already a writer. Not only can journaling help you create a consistent writing routine, but it can also teach you about consistency, exploration, creativity, and reflection.
With journaling, you can:
1. Develop a Writing Routine
One of the primary benefits of journaling is that it can help you establish a writing routine. When you set aside time every day to write in your journal, you naturally develop a habit of writing.
This routine can be especially helpful if you struggle with writer's block or find it difficult to start a new writing project. With a consistent writing routine, you can build momentum and make progress on all your writing goals.
2. Learn Consistency
Consistency is key when it comes to writing. By regularly writing in your journal, you’ll see the rewards of showing up and putting in the work. You'll also learn how to push through difficult writing sessions and how you can stay motivated when you're feeling uninspired. The discipline you develop through journaling can translate to other areas of your writing life.
3. Have the Freedom to Experiment
Journaling is a safe space to explore your ideas and experiment with new writing techniques. Write about anything that comes to mind. Maybe it’s related to your current writing project or something entirely different.
Give yourself the freedom to explore new topics, styles, and approaches to writing without the pressure of having to produce a final product. Experiment and explore, so you can discover new ideas that you just might incorporate into your writing.
4. Turn on Your Creativity Faucet
One of the most exciting benefits of journaling is how, just by writing more, you can turn on the creativity faucet. When you regularly use your brain to write, you activate your creative mind and may find that you start to generate more new ideas.
You may find that your journaling sessions lead to breakthroughs in your writing projects or inspire completely new projects.
5. Take Time to Reflect
Finally, journaling can help you reflect on your writing journey and track your progress. Maybe you use your journal to set new writing goals, reflect on writing successes or challenges, and plan out next steps. By taking the time to reflect on your writing, you'll be able to see how far you've come and identify areas where you can continue to grow.
This Week’s Journal Prompts
When it comes to journaling, there truly are no rules and there is no perfect way to journal. So, do what feels natural for you.
We’ve included three journal prompts for you, which you can copy into your personal journal and then answer. Maybe you decide to journal about one prompt that speaks most to you or maybe you decide to answer all three prompts today. Our prompts may even inspire you to journal something else entirely.
Happy writing, friends!
What was the most interesting thing I saw or heard this week?
What is one thing I’ve always wanted to create? What steps can I take to create it?
What is something I feel lucky to have in my life?