10 Ways to Start Journaling (Even If You Don’t Know What to Write)

Let’s be honest — opening a blank page can feel intimidating. But journaling isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Here are 10 gentle ways to begin, no matter where you’re at:

1. ✨ Write one thing you're grateful for

2. 📷 Describe a photo from your camera roll

3. 🎶 List 3 songs that match your mood today

4. 🍲 Jot down what you ate and how it made you feel

5. 💭 Write a letter to your future self

6. 🌱 Record a small win you had this week

7. 🎬 List books, shows, or movies you want to check out

8. 🎯 Set a tiny goal for this month (yes, tiny counts!)

9. 💬 Copy a quote that spoke to you today

10. 🌈 Use journal prompts — let them guide you

    
    
    
    

    

    
    

🌟 The A.H.O.M Essentials Journal was created just for moments like this. Inside, you’ll find thoughtful prompts to gently unlock your thoughts:

✔️ Things I'm grateful for today✔️ Songs that match my mood right now✔️ Small wins I had this week✔️ Books, shows, or movies I want to check out✔️ Goals I want to accomplish this month

It’s more than a journal — it’s a soft place to land.

🛍️ Now available from A.H.O.M Essentials — for you, or someone who needs a little self-kindness today.

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