Journaling Friday Week One

Welcome to Journaling Friday!!! This is a new exciting adventure for both the editing staff and the rest of the grownish writer team. We are excited to bring this new adventure into the world of writing for all you amazing writers and readers. So we invite you to grab your favourite journal or buy a new journal, perhaps one from our favourites list on Indigo. So grab that cup of coffee, and let's begin this journey through journaling.

This week we will be starting by talking about journaling in general, from what journaling is to what things you can get for your journals to even journaling prompts to help you get started. Everyone has a different reason for journaling; some do it for fun, others a hobby and others use it to release their thoughts. Many define journaling as Journaling generally involves the practice of keeping a diary or journal that explores thoughts and feelings surrounding the events of your life. However, journaling isn't just that. Some journals are all about someone's personal thoughts, while others are used to jot down ideas, create an entire book dedicated to a single tv series explain all the different characters. Everyone has different uses for journaling, and it's time to figure out what you want your journal to be about.

Here is a list of 10 different types of journals to help you get started:

1. An Art Journal

2. A list-making Journal

3. One Line A Day Journal

4. A Scrapbook Journal

5. A Dream Journal

6. A Gratitude Journal

7. A Food Journal

8. A Reading Journal

9. A Travel Journal \

10. A Poetry Journal

Depending on the type of journaling you decide to do, you need to make sure you get the right supplies for what you will be doing or writing in that journal. Here are a few ideas of items and supplies you might need to begin your journaling journey.

1. Pens: Everybody needs a good pen, so why not get some colourful ones such as these amazing colour luxe pens from Indigo. ( https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/paper/colour-luxe-gel-pens/879426005339-item.html?ikwidx=8&ikwsec=Paper&ikwid=journaling#algoliaQueryId=48af3093164c5081c50007a872650cee)

2. Perhaps maybe some stickers to add some added images to your already amazing page. Again, we suggest going to Etsy, where you can find amazing stickers done by amazing small businesses, such as stickers from MyLittleAngelArts or AcornandCrowStudio.

3. Paints for the artist in all of us. Whether you are using this journal as an art journal or adding a splash of colour, it is always good to get yourself an amazing set of watercolour paints. Again, we suggest that you check out a lovely small business on Etsy called PaulCheneyArt. ( https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PaulCheneyArt?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=843551663)

4. Suppose you are looking for supplies of all kinds to start your journal journey. Try taking a peek at this amazing business called OfAspen. They have everything you will ever need to journal, along with some other amazing products. https://www.ofaspen.com/

Now that you got your supplies and knew what you would use your journal for, it's time to get started. We have come up with a list of 14 journaling prompts to get you started on your journey ranging for almost every type of journal out there. Enjoy these amazing hand-picked prompts.

1. Gratitude Journaling Prompt: Write about a person you are glad to have in your life.

2. Gratitude Journaling Prompt: Write about your favourite book.

3. Art Journal Prompt: Abstract Flowers

4. Art Journal Prompt: Cut and Past Words all over a page.

5. Travel Journal Prompt: What activities and sites do you want to see or try on this trip?

6. Travel Journal Prompt: What did you bring with you? What did you forget?

7. Food Journal Prompt: Describe the restaurant you ate at?

8. Food Journal Prompt: Make a list of all the food you want to try?

9. Poetry Journal Prompt: pick an object in the room you are in and write a poem about it.

10. Poetry Journal Prompt: Start your poem with " In the dream..."

11. Short Story Journal Prompt: Write about an Oujia board game gone wrong

12. Short Story Journal Prompt: begin a story with the sentence " The sea began to foam."

13. List Journal Prompt: Timeline of your life

14. List Journal Prompt: bucket list

Now that we've helped you start your journey, tune in next Friday for more journaling fun and take a look inside our Editor's journal for some inspirational ideas. Enjoy your weekend and get cracking at the journal!!