Routine Journals (with Forms Feature)

Journaling is a deeply personal practice with diverse approaches and motivations ranging from the objective recording of experiences to deep reflection on thoughts and feelings. It is a product and a process that promotes the expression of one’s unique perspective, occasionally evoking creative ideas and therapeutic benefits when properly executed.

Despite its benefits, journaling presents challenges that could bring about counterproductive effects. Failure to participate effectively is a common barrier that can ultimately lead to unintended frustration and even anxiety. More often than not, this poor participation can be attributed to having an undefined journaling period, lacking proper guidance, or failing to understand the value of journaling. This template aims to counter these common pitfalls and encourage effective participation with the use of guided prompts. Combining the structured nature of journal prompts with the vagueness of open-ended questions can provide a sense of direction while still preserving creative freedom. With the additional benefits of digital journaling (e.g., multimedia support, archive capability, etc.), this template has potential to increase the consistency and depth of one’s participation.

The people who would most benefit from this template are those who find value in constantly reflecting on and evaluating their situation, looking to continually learn and improve.