The Other Side of Journaling

11 Apr, 2025

I love journaling, and that's a fact. I have written an abundance of entries up to this day. But there are times when I’ve had to leave it altogether—a year was the longest break I’ve taken.

A journal can be anything—written in many ways. Personally, I keep it as a diary and use it as a place to write internal thoughts. I usually do the latter. I don’t have many people to talk to, and plus, I have a lot to say. That’s why I picked up journaling as a way to accommodate those times.

However, sadly, writing all of those things down doesn’t substitute for a meaningful conversation. What I really needed was an exchange—a response. That’s why I got tired and scared of writing another entry at times. I just wound up being a broken record.

Now, I think of it as a double-edged sword. Some people might approach it as a kind of journaling burnout. It’s better to take a break than to hate the thing you love. It’s not like you’re going to miss everything by not writing an entry. Take your time.

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