The art of journaling helps me find my own boundaries – both for myself and in relation to others. I often come back to this state of not knowing where to go or questioning things. It’s a deep, uncomfortable feeling of uncertainty, like I don’t know anything at all.
When I end up in that space, I try to bring myself back to the present, becoming mindful and reminding myself that there’s no point in worrying about the future. What matters most is right here and now. In moments like this, I lean on the routines I know help me stay grounded. One of the most important ones is my morning routine. I make sure I get enough sleep, and when I wake up, I focus on my breathing instead of grabbing my phone right away. I just lie there, breathing, checking in with my body by asking simple questions: How do I feel? Where do I feel it? A few deep breaths to start the day. The very first thing I try to do is get natural light in my eyes. That’s why I usually go on a morning walk in the woods with my dog, Stanley. I try to stay present on that walk, often leaving my phone at home, and I wait to have my coffee until I’m back. Some mornings, I really appreciate listening to something inspiring to set the right tone for the day. Before starting my day i journal.
My relationship with journaling has been on and off over the years. I tend to write more when I feel overwhelmed, when life feels like too much. But lately, this summer, I’ve made it a routine – to write every day and to hear my own voice again. To reconnect with the voice that belongs to my soul. Not the one filtered through emails, algorithms, polite conversations, or other people’s opinions and needs, but the one that belongs only to me.
The part of me that knows I’m overwhelmed before I even realize it. The part that keeps dreaming in the background while I’m busy trying to do everything for everyone.
For me, journaling isn’t always about art or creativity. Sometimes it’s simply about sorting through the chaos. Just the act of writing thoughts down on paper can shift my perspective from being tunnel-visioned to seeing things, my surroundings, and myself more clearly.
Sometimes journaling is about shifting perspective seeing your thoughts in a new light. If you’d like to explore a more creative take on how we carry time and memory, you might enjoy The Man Who Breaths Backwards 🌟
I would love to hear you guys thoughts;
Do you journal?
If you do, what does it give you? Is it a space for creativity, for sorting your thoughts, or just a way to hear your own voice again?
And if you’ve never tried journaling – what would it be like to sit down for ten minutes, write without censoring yourself, and see what comes up
Xoxo
SheStrikesInwards
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