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QuestionWhat happens if my friends keep asking me questions about where my journal is?Kira MeCommunity AnswerIf you want to keep the journal for yourself, don't show it to them no matter what. First thing you can do is to avoid the topic and make them forget about the journal. When this doesn't work and they keep asking, confront them openly. Stand up for yourself and make it clear that it is your personal thing, and they have no right to want it from you. If you see that the situation requires it, tell them something general about the journal (like "I write about my day to relieve stress throught it"). Maybe they would become less curious; however, be kind, patient and stand up for yourself
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QuestionHow can I make my journal look the best?Community AnswerMake it your own! Add stickers, pictures of your favorite bands/movies, etc. Make it organized and unique.
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QuestionWhat should I write about in my journal?Community AnswerWrite about your hopes and dreams, your fears or your day-to-day experiences.
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QuestionWhere would I find the best pictures to decorate my diary?Community AnswerTumblr is always a good place to look. They have a wide range of "aesthetic" photos you might enjoy. Or you could simply use photos you take yourself to make your diary a more personal look.
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QuestionHow do you keep your journal safe?Megan GibbonsCommunity AnswerThe safest way is to take it with you where ever you go. If you don't want to do that, I would recommend putting in a good place where no one would think to look. My siblings and parents look through my stuff a lot and they know where I hide things so I hide it in my mattress.
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QuestionDoes journaling have to be done every single day?Community AnswerNo. Journaling is not a chore, and you don't 'have to' do anything. You can do it as often as you want to.
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QuestionHow do I keep it from getting lost?Community AnswerAlways keep it in the same place and return it to this place immediately when you are finished writing in it. Don't take it out of the house unless you absolutely must.
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QuestionCan it have a lock on it, and can I call it a diary?Community AnswerOf course! Journals and diaries are personal things, so do what feels right for you.
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QuestionAre journal entries supposed to be written in paragraphs?Community AnswerIf you are writing a personal journal, you can write however you'd like. If you are journaling for school, ask your teacher how she/he'd like you to write.
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QuestionAm I allowed to take it to school?Community AnswerThat's up to you. It's good to have it on hand in case you get inspired and you want to write, but you also increase your chances of losing it or having it fall into the wrong hands. If you do decide to take it to school, just be careful!
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QuestionDo we have to time ourselves?Community AnswerNo. You can if you like, but it's certainly optional.
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QuestionHow do I keep the journal secret so people don't make fun of me?Community AnswerKeep it somewhere no one looks.
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QuestionHow do I make a journal on the computer?Community AnswerYou can look for journal apps in your computer's app store. You can also start an online journal using a site like Livejournal, Tumblr, Wordpress, etc.
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QuestionEvery time I sit down to write I feel nervous that I may make a mistake and ruin my journal even after practicing it in rough. What should I do?WalrusWonderlandCommunity AnswerNo one is going to look at your journal except for you! You can make it as messy as you want. It doesn't matter!
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QuestionCan I doodle in my journal?WalrusWonderlandCommunity AnswerYes, express yourself in words and drawings if you want. Sometimes you can't describe things in words. Also, if doodling is something you enjoy, you should feel free to do it!
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QuestionIs it important that I use good handwriting in my journal?Community AnswerOf course not! Your journal is your own, so as long as you can read your handwriting, then that's good enough.
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QuestionWhat if nothing interesting happens?HuskyMegaCommunity AnswerJust write about what you're thinking. Journals are normally used to confront feelings, and teens are experiencing them all the time, be it stress, sadness, happiness, or any other feeling! It doesn't necessarily need to be interesting, you just need to write your thoughts and feelings.
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QuestionCan I use gel pens or rollerball pens to write in my diary?Community AnswerYes, you can use whatever writing implements you want. Just make sure you don't smear the ink while moving your hand across the page.
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QuestionWhat is the difference between a diary and a journal? Is it better to keep a journal or a diary? How can I start a journal entry?Elizabeth BolsterCommunity AnswerThere isn't really a difference between a diary and a journal unless it is a different kind of journal, such as a bullet journal. If you use the journal for writing down thoughts and emotions, that is considered a diary or a journal. You can start a journal entry by simply writing the date and then jumping right into talking about your day or whatever you need to get off your chest.
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QuestionCan my journal be on a device?Emily CCommunity AnswerAbsolutely! You can use word-processing software such as Microsoft Word or apps specifically designed for journaling.
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QuestionI recently started a journal, and I don't know how to set it up. Should I make it really organized and with special spaces?Emily CCommunity AnswerIt depends on what you want to do. Journals are personal, so make set it up however you feel comfortable. Making it organized is good if you want to easily navigate through your entries, but you can also just make it more casual if you find it easier.
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QuestionWhat is the best starting point?WikihowloeCommunity AnswerStart by decorating your journal, if you want or it isn't decorated already, you start by writing your goals, dreams, hobbies, maybe your crush/boyfriend or girlfriend, a to-do list, drawings to express yourself, quotes you like, your feelings or how your day went and even a ''all about me'' page, of course there's more but here are just a few. you can go on Pinterest or another similar site because they will give amazing ideas.
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QuestionI am a kid and I just got a journal. What should I write in it?Community AnswerWrite about daily happenings (interesting or annoying, fun or exciting). Write about your thoughts, your feelings and your dreams.
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QuestionWhat if someone found my journal, and read it?Sophey RIchardsonTop AnswererYou could tell that person that that is a violation of your privacy. Ask them (politely) for your journal back. If you wrote some of your secrets in it, kindly ask the person to not tell anyone your secrets.
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QuestionHow do I write my first journal entry?Sophey RIchardsonTop AnswererWrite about what inspired you to buy a journal, how you got it, and what you plan on using it for. You can also write about anything else that happened that day.
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QuestionCan I write on a less-than-daily basis about bad experiences or some disease that hurts me, etc. and about other health issues? Can I do all that in my one journal?Sophey RIchardsonTop AnswererSure, if you have enough space in your journal to write all of that. A journal is personal property, so you can write about whatever you want and whenever you want.
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QuestionCan I write about bad experiences or a disease that hurts me, etc. and also planning for health issues? Can I do all that in my one journal?Sophey RIchardsonTop AnswererSure, if you have enough space in your journal to write all of that. A journal is personal property, so you can write about whatever you want.
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QuestionWhat is the difference between writing a journal and writing a diary?Community AnswerThere's really no difference. "Diary" carries the connotation of recording daily events, no matter how mundane. The word "journal" may suggest a record of thoughts or activities that carry greater significance. You can choose the term you like.
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QuestionIt has only 200 pages. Is that enough for my whole life, or should I use one after another?Scarlett PleasantCommunity AnswerIf you manage to fill up your first journal and want to continue, you can get another one.
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QuestionI get a lot of thoughts and ideas when I am walking or driving. By the time I stop or get back home I cannot remember what I wanted to journal. Any suggestions?Scarlett PleasantCommunity AnswerIf you're walking and have your phone with you, pull it out and type those thoughts and ideas. When you get home, copy your thoughts into your journal. When you're driving, use Siri to record your thoughts on your phone, or pull over and type it out. If your journal is small, take it with you when leaving the house.
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