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Three Things to Try When Journaling Seems Overwhelming

30-Day Challenge — Finding Your Journaling Style — Day 19

When your life is busy and hectic, journaling can seem like too much work to fit into your day. However, it’s actually during these chaotic times that you can gain the most from your writing habit. Keeping a journal can help to put things into perspective and allow you to organize your life in ways that cut through the overwhelm. It’s important to keep journaling on a regular basis in order to gain the most benefit from it. So, take a look below for some tips to try when journaling seems overwhelming. Soon, you’ll get your mojo back.

Keep it Short

Every journal entry doesn’t have to be a mammoth undertaking. You don’t need to write something of brilliance or come to some sort of profound moment of understanding with every record. Even the shortest, simplest note can be effective. In fact, sometimes these are the best of all. Keep your journal entries short when you’re feeling pressed for time. The key factor is that you write something so that you don’t lose momentum.

Don’t Overthink — Just Write

It’s easy to allow yourself to feel pressured to write like it’s just one more thing on your…