(Part 2) Best products from r/Journaling

I have two books like this but you have to use your own journal to do the writing.

Room to Write by Bonni Goldberg. This is filled with great writing exercises.

Beat Spirit by Mel Ash. He's got another great one called Shaving the Inside of Your Skull that I've been meaning to get another copy of.

I like Eccolo journals. They have cute designs, soft covers and roomy lined pages. You can probably find it cheaper at stores like Home Goods, TJ Maxx or Marshalls, etc. Happy journaling! :)

The biggest downfall to pencil is it's not permanent, it can so easily be smudged or potentially worn down and you won't be able to read it anymore. However, you could use something like Krylon Spray Fixatif to help preserve it. I mean, there are notebooks and files from decades ago that'd been written in pencil and they're still legible, so if you take care of it, it should be fine.

Don't wait for a particular day or time, start right now!

As for privacy, I'm gonna repeat the advice I gave to someone else. I don't know how old you are, but if you're old enough to make purchases on your own, the company Vaultz makes locking boxes in a bunch of different sizes and they're pretty affordable. You can search on Amazon for "Vaultz lock box." Depending on how many journals you have and the dimensions of the book(s), another option would be a locking bag, the kind companies use for night deposits. Also something you can find on Amazon, I think "locking money bag" should bring up different options. The bag would be easier to hide, you can put it inside your pillow or under your mattress.

a lockable safe shaped like a book could hold a smaller notebook

a safe for letter-sized documents

a cheaper document safe

In addition to increasing your privacy, some of these safes provide water-proofing and fire-proofing for your journal. On the other hand if a burglar visits your home (or your have a druggie in your family) she will assume the safe is full of valuables and steal it.

I like this author. If you listen to podcasts, search by her name; listening to her talk is very encouraging.


Write Yourself Happy: The Art of Positive Journalling https://www.amazon.com/dp/1856753824/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QCdXDbCV9E099

I do physical journaling just because it's more satisfying to write in and I can also draw in it at the same time. Online journaling/digital just doesn't give me as much joy. I would highly recommend getting a journal with a built in lock, such as this one , and there's a bunch of other types on amazon as well, and maybe other sites. This way you can still write physically without worrying about privacy.

Yeahhhhh that’s it. I remember the guy saying something about handmade/homemade cotton something paper something lol

Thanks for the suggestion buuuuut the retro doesn’t feel like it goes with the journal.. Found this though:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JS1MPN2/ref=psdcmw_1085704_t1_B00CHXK7WY?th=1&psc=1

They make a good pair eh? Or do you know of any pens that are styled off of “older” or should I say “mythological” styles?

This is the one I’m currently using. It’s been pretty good at helping me get out of some spiraling thoughts.

I like this one, too!

Clever Fox :) it's really high quality paper and I'm starting on it tomorrow when it comes


Link with the Exact Name:

Clever Fox Ruled Notebook - Ruled Numbered Pages Hard Cover Notebook Journal With Thick 120g Paper and Pen Loop, Stickers, 3 Bookmarks, Smooth Faux Leather, 5.12'' x 8.27'' - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RRQM4MK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9ulwDb0MPMJ05


Also comes in Dotted:

Clever Fox Dotted Notebook - Dot Grid Bullet Numbered Pages Hard Cover Notebook Journal With Thick 120g Paper and Pen Loop, Stickers, 3 Bookmarks, Smooth Faux Leather, 5.12'' x 8.27'' - Royal Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBYZHBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7vlwDb38V8AST

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0008GQDT8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519676818&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sparco+date+stamp&dpPl=1&dpID=41zwhPca5yL&ref=plSrch

^^ link to the one I got. It starts with 2017 but goes until 2022. Figured there was enough dates left on it to still work and it’s a good size :)

I found it on amazon. While the size can be kind of inconvenient when I don't have a lot of room to spread it out on, I do love having the extra space, and the paper quality. It is wider ruled than the smaller ones although I don't think it is quite wide ruled by standard notebook measurements. Maybe somewhere between college and wide when comparing to common notebooks. I keep a smaller Leuchtturm1917 with me when I go somewhere and just want something to write random stuff in. I am a bit of a notebook nerd but I plan to stick with the master classic when it comes to my everyday journalling at home.

Here is a link to the one I purchased. I'm pretty sure you can find all varieties in that size.

One of the most important aspects of a journal is your feeling of security about it. Some might suggest using password protected apps, but I find the act of long form writing helps me process and crystallize my thoughts and emotions. Why not pick yourself up a lock box and put it in a closet or under a bed?

Seconded! I would recommend Tim Holtz Idealogy stuff like this - there are other similar sticker packs, but this is the cheapest at just over $3 - these are definitely on my wishlist; I just can't justify spending on myself at the moment!

Fabulous

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J5PC6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had the same problem as you! I use my Nanami (crossfield) for school so I bought this cover:

https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Systemic-Refillable-Notebook-Cover/dp/B001J5PC6W/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=kokuyo+red+a5+cover&qid=1557111863&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

It works great! It has two ribbon bookmarks and an outside pocket, and it’s very durable. It’s not quite as stiff as a leuchtturm, but it’s stiff enough I can write with it on my lap.