WHAT IS A JOURNAL?
Journaling is mindfulness meets productivity!
The difference between the two:
Many people think a diary is the same thing as a journal. That the two are interchangeable, and to a certain extent they are. However, there is a difference between the two.
- A diary is a book to record events as they happen, typically on dated paper.
- A journal is a book used to explore ideas that form in the mind.
Learn more about the characteristics of diaries and journals to find out which style is best suited to your needs.
So what goes in what? Luckily for me, someone has come up with a visual example of what belongs where. Here are a few examples of the difference between what you'd put in a journal versus what you might put in a diary.
How do they differ?
These two words—diary and journal—are often used interchangeably, but there is actually a difference between the two. A diary is something that is more likely to be used every day to record specific things that happened on a specific day. It can be used to record feelings, moods, and emotions. A diary can also track data to help you make an important discovery. For instance, writing in a food diary might help you uncover the source of your migraine headaches. Tracking your exercise habits may help you make a connection between your mood and whether or not you were physically active that day.
Should you choose a diary or a journal?
It depends on how disciplined you are. If you want to write every day no matter what, then choose a diary with dated pages. If you want to have a more organic creative experience, an un-dated journal or notebook would be better for you.
Does it really matter if there is a difference between a diary and a journal? No. It doesn't matter which format you choose, as long as it works for you and your needs.
Does it really matter if there is a difference between a diary and a journal? No. It doesn't matter which format you choose, as long as it works for you and your needs.
There are benefits to writing
Writing, whether in a diary or in a journal, can help you organise your thoughts and help you live a more more balanced life. It is a form of self-expression that can lift and empower people to understand they’re complex feelings and find humor with it.
Simply putting words on a page will probably not get you all the benefits of journaling, but effective journaling can result in many positive outcomes and improvements to your quality of life.
A study published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists claims that expressive writing can result in overall long-term improvements in both a person's emotional and physical well-being.
Simply putting words on a page will probably not get you all the benefits of journaling, but effective journaling can result in many positive outcomes and improvements to your quality of life.
A study published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists claims that expressive writing can result in overall long-term improvements in both a person's emotional and physical well-being.
Writing on a regular basis makes you smarter. It just does. To learn about how a daily writing practice can enhance a student's academic performance, read The Brain-Based Benefits of Writing for Math and Science Learning.
Regardless of whether you choose to write about the past in a daily diary or dream about the future in a meditative journal, the act of taking time out of your day and focusing your attention on yourself, even if only for a little while, can have positive mental and physical health benefits.
Regardless of whether you choose to write about the past in a daily diary or dream about the future in a meditative journal, the act of taking time out of your day and focusing your attention on yourself, even if only for a little while, can have positive mental and physical health benefits.
YOUR CRAFTY READY TO PRINT JOURNAL
Our Ready To Print Journal Comes With Three Standard Components
- 12 x Unique Crafty Journals Pages
- 12 x Lined Sheets
- 12 x Monthly Calendar Template
12 x Unique journal pages, 12 lined pages and 12 monthly calendar pages, all pages are blank on the reverse for sketching.
1) 12 Unique Crafty Journal Sheets, blank on the reverse side
2) 12 Sheets of Lined Paper, blank on the reverse side.
3) 12 calendar templates, blank on the reverse side.
