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Fear of Ruining Pretty Looking Journals Is Real — Here’s How I Got Over It
Creative first-page prompts that are a no-brainer to get you started
If I’ve to pick just one habit that I’ve consistently practiced over the years, it’s journaling.
I’ve been doing it for the past 18 years now, but I still fret about getting started every time I buy those aesthetically appealing journals.
It’s almost as if I’m stressing myself out by the fear of ruining the first page with bad handwriting or a messy entry.
I know it’s not meant for anyone else to read. But if you have a little perfectionist living inside your head rent-free, like I do, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
Journaling is meant to calm your anxiety, lower your stress levels, and get clarity of thoughts. If the very first journal entry makes me feel the opposite, then what’s the point, right?
Though my inner perfectionist never leaves my side, I’ve found a few ways to silence it by figuring out what I can do with the first page of my journal.
You can also try these simple yet creative ways to start writing in that cute little journal you’ve been procrastinating on — without stressing about making it perfect.
