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# How to Start a Journal

Tag - [Journaling Therapy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-writing-blog/topic/journaling-therapy)

Author - [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-writing-blog/author/mari-l-mccarthy)

Published - January 15, 2009

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Starting a journal is doing something new, scary and exciting…spending quality time alone, in private with yourself, solving your problems, reducing your stresses, curing your dis-eases, discovering how to be happier, healthier and wealthier. And that’s just the beginning. 

When you entertain writing a journal, you are starting to understand and take care of yourself and your inner critics don’t like that much because internal pain, agony and suffering has been a part of you for a looooong time.  Peace and prosperity are not usually the first words you choose to describe your insides, are they? Starting a journal helps you grow yourself back up and live as a  confident, compassionate adult in an unconditionally loving home you create for yourself.

Start a journal one step at a time:

**Step 1**

Take a trip to Staples, WalMart or wherever, browse and buy yourself a notebook and pen that feel right for you. Take your time, and enjoy the journey.

**Step 2**

Choose a place and time to start your journal. Try different spots and slots.

**Step 3**  
 

Just Do It.  Date the entry and write whatever **You** want for as long as** You** want and when **You** are done for that day, do whatever** You** want with your pages. 

Writing a journal brings good news and more good news. [Journaling](https://www.createwritenow.com/journaling-tips.html) shows you how to stop fighting yourself and start befriending yourself.

 

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