Sometimes choosing a topic to write about in your journal can be challenging. And that’s perfectly normal. Give yourself credit for at least showing up to your notebook even if you have no idea what you want to write about.

One of the ways that I get past feeling stuck and not knowing what to write in my journal is to simply start with an inspirational quote and write about how the quote makes me feel. If you are feeling stuck in your journaling practice, here are a few quotes about keeping a journal that might spark your imagination.

Try setting a timer for 7 minutes and just keep writing. At the end of your journaling session, read back what you’ve written and then write one to two lines at the end of your journal entry describing how writing and reading your journal entry felt.

Here are a few quotes on journaling to get you started!

I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn. 

– Anne Frank

If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don’t write, because our culture has no use for it. 

– Anaïs Nin

Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell. 

– Louisa Alcott

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. 

– Maya Angelou

 Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. 

– William Wordsworth

Journaling Prompt: Try setting a timer for 7 minutes and do a free-write on one of these quotes, or find one of your own that inspires you.. At the end of your journaling session, read back what you’ve written and then write one to two lines at the end of your journal entry describing how writing and reading your journal entry felt.

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Tap into the boundless creativity that lies within you. At Sarah’s Journaling Studio, we provide an inspiring environment and a wealth of resources to help you explore different journaling techniques, from artistic doodles to heartfelt reflections. Get to know your inner artist and watch your personal growth blossom.

Connect with a Supportive Community

Join a community of like-minded journal keepers who share your passion for self-expression and personal growth. Engage in thoughtful discussions, attend workshops, and find inspiration in the shared experiences of others. Together, we’ll nurture a safe, supportive space where you can develop your journaling practice.

Journaling Prompt: What excites you most about meeting other people who are interested in journaling? If you were in a workshop, how would you introduce yourself? What would you want your fellow journaling companions to know about you?