Journaling Techniques Library

  • Free Writing

    Stream of consciousness writing without editing or judgment.

    ~ Set a timer for 10 minutes

    ~ Write without stopping

    ~ Don't edit or judge

    ~ Follow your thoughts wherever they lead

  • Structured Prompts

    Guided questions and themes for focused reflection.

    ~ Today I feel...

    ~ What I really want is...

    ~ If I could change one thing...

    ~ Three things I'm grateful for...

  • Dialogue Writing

    Conversation between different parts of yourself.

    ~ Inner Child dialogues

    ~ Future Self conversations

    ~ Body wisdom dialogues

    ~ Fear/Courage conversations

  • List Making

    Organized collection of thoughts, ideas, or goals.

    ~ Brain dumps

    ~ Priority lists

    ~ Dream inventories

    ~ Gratitude lists

  • Mind Mapping

    Visual brainstorming and connection-making.

    ~ Start with central theme

    ~ Branch out associations

    ~ Use colors and symbols

    ~ Connect related ideas

  • Poetry and Prose

    Creative expression through various writing forms.

    ~ Haiku for moments

    ~ Free verse emotions

    ~ Character sketches

    ~ Memory scenes

  • Visual Journaling

    Combining images and words for fuller expression.

    ~ Doodles and sketches

    ~ Color expression

    ~ Collage making

    ~ Symbol drawing goes here