Journaling is a great, accessible self-care practice that can help reduce stress, improve mental health (especially depression and anxiety), inspire creativity, improve memory, and more. Some studies even show certain types of journaling can help improve physical health (which fascinates me!).

Most people think of journaling as just writing down what happened in the day and how you’re feeling, and that is one way to journal. But there are many other ways to journal, too! In this entry, I cover some of the most commonly asked questions about how to start journaling, from what supplies to use (and ideas for what fits your style) to how often to journal.