Journal Types: Personal Journal

Do you have a personal journal?  My journaling process is constantly changing, but this is my current process in my personal journal and the supplies I love to use.  Let me know in the comments how you use your personal journal and the supplies that you can't live without.



My personal journal goes everywhere with me.  Because of that, it has to fit in my purse.  This means two things: my purses are large and my personal journal is on the small side.  Currently I am using a Harry Potter journal that I bought at Walgreens, of all places.

My journal is a mish mash of many different things.  I vent about what is going well or not so well in my life.  I plan and draft blog posts.  I make lists and draw pictures.  I tape in feathers that I find in my yard.  I paste in mementos.  I take note of quotes, designs and other random stuff.  I keep track of what I am reading and watching at the time.



My favorite journaling supplies are my two fountain pens.  One is a cheap Schaeffer with a wide nib and the second is a Pilot fountain pen with a thinner nib, still inexpensive but not cheap.  I also use  a lot of washi tape, especially to code the content of important pages, so I can easily find information when I need it.  The supply I couldn't live without is my Smiley Band pen case that holds my two pens and some ink refills while conveniently strapping around my journal.


I love to check in to my journal at least twice a day.  In the mornings I like to ask myself "what will make today great?"  In the evening I like to write about what went well or plan a blog post.  My journal and I go everywhere together.  I'm not sure what I would do without it.

Do you keep a personal journal?  Do you have a favorite journaling prompt or supply?

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