Now that you've taken the first step and decided to keep a journal, you need to choose the best medium for you. Here are some ideas:
OLD FASHIONED PAPER JOURNALS
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If you like the feeling of physically writing down your thoughts, a paper notebook is the best option for you. Keeping a paper journal gives you the physical control over your writing that you need, and the most privacy.
Notebook ideas
THE MOLESKIN
Moleskine's notebooks come in all shapes, sizes, types, colors, and designs. They are available almost everywhere and have, therefore, become very popular . Moleskine has also developed a cult-like following of enthusiasts and note-takers unlike many other companies. I also like spiral-bound notebooks because they can be folded to take up less room if your writing space is small, like writing on an airplane tray. Hardcovers are better but they can be heavy to carry around, especially when you travel. Don't spend a lot of money on fancy journals. They tend to make you hesitant about writing anything old thought or feeling, doodling, jotting down, erasing or scratching. You need to feel free to write whatever comes to mind and to experiment. Fancy notebooks make us think twice about what we put down on their pages. And that defeats the purpose of journaling. Remember - journaling is about writing freely.
THE BULLET JOURNAL
The Bullet Journal allows you to capture quickly and parse all the different types of information you are trying to record. This technique provides insights that can help you identify what’s important and weed out the things that are not, and, in this way, figure out what will help you focus your time and energy productively and effectively. Once you have your bullets, take a little time and elaborate on one or two or three points. You can also use the bullets as prompts for stories and poems.
THE PENS
Pilot pens are the most popular pens and the most affordable. In the top five budget pens category we can also find Uniball, Lamy, Sharpie, and Zebra. I recommend journaling with a pen rather than with a pencil. It's easier to read and lasts longer. However, I encourage you to experiment with different colors. Don't restrict yourself to black. Play with turquoise, fuchsia, purple, red, green; most colors can be fun except for yellow, which can be hard to read on a white page. The different colors also come in handy if you want to draw or doodle.
THE INNER JOURNEY: JOURNALING IN THE MODERN AGE
SATURDAY, June 14 – 1 – 5 pm
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West Walton, Chicago
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