Are you looking for journaling ideas but never actually starting the project?
There’s something magical about opening a blank notebook and turning it into your own personal space where you can express your thoughts and feelings openly.
Whether it’s filled with doodles, deep thoughts, or daily reflections, a DIY journal is more than just a hobby—it’s a powerful tool for mindfulness and self-care.
In a world that moves fast and often feels overwhelming, journaling gives you permission to slow down. Journaling helps you get to know yourself better, release stress, track your emotions, and create small moments of calm.
The best part? There’s no right or wrong way to do it. With these inspiring journaling ideas, you can create something that’s completely your own.
In this post, I’m sharing 21 journaling ideas that are meant to be fun and inspire you to get started.
Don’t have much time? You can also read my latest blog posts where I share 6 methods with you how to create your DIY Journal.
And if you like reading other blog posts to see what type of journaling ideas people share on their blogs, read my blog post with 5 journaling ideas.
Which of these 21 journal ideas is your favorite?
Quick overview:
- How to make a Diy Travel Journal
- How to start a Journal-Complete Guide
- 55 Bullet Journal Pages Ideas
- 10 Scrapbook Ideas
- How to Create your Own Gratitude Journal
- How to Make a Junk Journal
- 50 Diy Junk Journals
- To Do List Journal Ideas
- 200+ Visual journals
- Ultimate List of Art Journaling Ideas
- 120 Art Journal Prompts
- 88 Journal Page Ideas
- Self Improvement Journal Page Ideas
- Cute Journal Inspo
- Anime Journal Inspo
- Nature Journaling with Kids
- How to Start a Shadow Work Journal
- How to start a manifestation Journal
- How to start a Vision Board Journal
- Everything you wanted to know about Prayer Journaling
- Final Thoughts on 21 Journaling Ideas
How to Make a DIY Travel Journal ⎮Travel Scrapbook by ThatAdventurer
120 Amazing Journal Prompts by Conscious Quill
Final thoughts on 21 Journal Ideas
The beauty of journaling is that it’s completely yours—no rules, no pressure, no need for perfection.
It’s not about writing the “right” thing or making your pages look like the perfect Pinterest board.
The reason why you should start with a journal is in order to show up for yourself, to invest in self care and to take time for self reflection and mindfulness.
If Mindfulness and creativity are topics you are highly interested in, you might like my online art courses! They are self paced and very affordable because I am hosting them on udemy, the worlds largest marketplace.
If you’re just getting started with these journaling ideas, remember this: you don’t need to have it all figured out. Let go of any judgment or limiting beliefs that tell you your thoughts aren’t deep enough or your handwriting isn’t neat enough. This is your safe space to explore, reflect, and just be.
So grab your favorite notebook, pick one of the journaling ideas that resonates with you, and begin.
You might be surprised by how much clarity, peace, and self-connection journaling can bring.
Let us know in the comments which journal idea you liked the most, which one did you pick to get started?
