After months of trying too hard, I learned to stay true to myself. — When I first discovered the bullet journaling method back in 2018, I felt seen. As an avid maker of to-do lists and a dutiful journal-keeper, the combined method of documentation seemed perfect for me. I loved keeping track of my tasks and planning for the future, but as I got…

If you feel overwhelmed by elaborate bullet journal spreads, this minimal monthly setup is for you. — I’ll be honest: when I first discovered the bullet journal tag (#bujo) on Instagram in 2018, I was intimidated. There was calligraphy, watercolor paintings, and elaborate drawings everywhere I looked. …

After failing to make and keep new friends for years, I thought friendship maybe wasn’t for me. — There is an episode of Seinfeld called “The Pool Guy” where Ramon, an acquaintance of Jerry’s, tries his hardest to insert himself into Jerry’s life. He runs into Jerry at the movie theater and latches onto him for the rest of the night. He drops in for a surprise visit…

Over the years, I’ve wondered: what is the cost of being vulnerable? The first time I saw my first boyfriend when I was 15 years old, I wanted to tell him everything. I told myself that even if we weren’t going to be together, I wouldn’t mind, as long as…

Several years ago, Moleskine released a collection of passion journals that I instantly fell in love with. Out of the whole collection, I picked their book journal, which featured embossed classic titles on the cover and alphabetized tabs along the sides. It was fun to update this with what I…

Once I admitted that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day, I created a system to better fit my writer’s lifestyle. — I knew I needed to change my “system” when I was becoming more stressed and less fulfilled. As a writer, I felt like there were never enough hours in the day to do everything. I wanted to do too much, and I wanted to do it now. I was piling…

From long-form to bullet journaling, there are many different types of journaling styles. The trick is to find which one is best for you. — As someone who has been journaling for over 15 years, I have experimented with all types of journaling styles — and there are many. From traditional journaling to passion journaling, there are so many styles that might work for some but not for others. However, if journaling is of interest…

From self-preservation to creative expression, here’s why you should never feel like it’s too late to start journaling. — The first time I knew I wanted to start journaling, I was 11 years old. My grandmother had just passed away. …

From sharpening your grammar to sparking creativity, here are four of my favorite books that can help you improve your writing. — Perhaps the thing I love more than writing is reading about writing. I am constantly looking for ways to improve my writing. From helpful podcasts like Write Now with Sarah Werner to the Craft Talk newsletter from author Jami Attenberg, there are so many valuable resources on writing out there…