10/08/2025

ON SUNDAY August 10, 2025 theSunday Special XI

Lee loves documenting moments through photographs.

The most recent Sunday Journal Club gathering drew in almost 30 participants.

Getting started with journaling: Beginner’s toolkit

Journaling is not back being trendy because it never really left.

NEW to journaling? Here’s everything you need to know to begin without the pressure. Pick your journal Choose a format that fits your personality and purpose: • Lined notebooks for straightforward writing • Dot-grid or blank pages for sketching or bullet journaling • Ring-bound journals if you want flexibility to add or rearrange pages Choose your tools You don’t need a drawer full of pens to get started, just one that feels good to write with. • Try gel pens, fine-liners or brush pens • Add colour and personality with highlighters, washi tape and stickers Start simple Don’t worry about creating a masterpiece.

Begin with: • A favourite quote • A list of things you love • A “why I’m journaling” statement Build a habit • Set aside 10 minutes, 2–3 times a week • Keep your journal in plain sight • Link journaling to another daily habit, like your morning tea or evening wind down

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Easy prompts to try • “What am I feeling today?” • “Three things I’m grateful for” • “A small win from this week” • “Something I’d like to let go of”

Bonus tip There’s no right way to journal. Scribble, doodle, collage or write in bullet points. Just start and let the pages evolve with you.