How To Start A Letter Journal

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to journal, why not try a letter journal? A letter journal is simply a collection of letters that you write to yourself (or to someone else) on a regular basis. It’s a great way to document your thoughts, feelings, and experiences over time. Plus, it can be a lot more engaging than traditional journaling! In this blog post we share the benefits of letter journaling and how to start your own.

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Benefits Of A Letter Journal

As with traditional journaling, there are many benefits to writing, both for your mental and emotional health. Letter journaling also brings these unique benefits:

It’s a great way to remember friends and family members, especially if you don’t live close by. When you write letters, you can really share what’s going on in your life and in your heart. Whether you share what you write with others, it’s a great way to connect with memories and experiences with family and friends.

It can help you think through difficult situations and relationships. In these cases, writing letters can help you get clear on how you feel and why you feel as you do. Whether or not you express it face-to-face, the clarity you gain from writing it all out can be powerful. It may even help you identify a different way to think about the situation or relationship.

It can help you ease your way into journaling if you are new to journal writing.

If you’re looking for a new hobby that will help you relax and connect with yourself or discover who you are, letter journaling may be perfect for you!

Start A Letter Journal

1. Choose a format. There are two main ways to format a letter journal: by date or by topic. If you choose to go by date, you’ll simply write a letter for each day (or week, or month) and address it accordingly. If you choose to go by topic, you can write about whatever you like—from your favorite TV show to your thoughts on current events—and label each letter accordingly. There are no right or wrong answers here; it’s all about what works best for you.

2. Choose a journal or notebook and grab a pen. Unless you are going to send the letters you write, a journal or notebook that has meaning to you is what matters. So, choose a journal or notebook that inspires you to write. Grab your favorite pen, find your favorite writing place, and get started!

3. Decide who (or what) you’re writing to. Are you going to write to yourself? To a friend? To a fictitious character? It’s up to you! Some people find it helpful to write as though they’re communicating with someone else, but ultimately the choice is yours.

4. Set aside time to write (daily, weekly, or monthly). Life gets busy, so making time for your letter journaling practice is important. Set aside at least 15 minutes each week (or day or month), and stick to your schedule as much as possible. Write about whatever is on your mind – there are no rules in letter journaling. Pour your heart out onto the page, and don’t hold back!

5. Be creative! Have fun with your letter journaling practice by experimenting with different handwriting styles and colors – throw some doodles in there too! And don’t forget to add embellishments like stickers, washi tape, and stamps—the sky’s the limit!

Bottom Line

Letter journaling is a wonderful way to document your life, thoughts, and feelings. It’s also a great way to get started with journaling if you’ve never done it before, or if you’re looking for a new journaling method. We hope this post inspires you to give it a try!