Journaling

Keeping a personal journal can help you explore your own thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Start journaling by writing 10-15 minutes a few times each week.

Good journal habits focus on creativity and personal learning -- not skill development. Your journal is whatever you need it to be. Write as quickly and easily as you can. Do not worry about punctuation or repetition. Common journal types include:

Journal Methods

Freewriting is a popular journal method in which you write whatever comes to mind without consequence

Prompts help focus writing on a specific question or idea

List-writing asks you to list responses to a prompt as quickly as possible

Unsent letters allow you to release all emotions about a person or experience

Dialogues let you explore different perspectives by holding coversations with people or situations

Academic Writing

OWL Purdue Writing Center