How to Journal Just Once a Week
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If the reason you can’t stick to journaling is that you don’t have the time or interest to do it every day, then don’t! There is no rule that says if you don’t write in your journal every day, you aren’t doing it right. Maybe you just have time once a week for a journal entry – that is okay! Here are some tips for writing in your journal just once a week.
Write an Overview of Your Week
If you only have time for one short journal entry every week, then just use that time to write an overview of your week. Write about how your week went, what you got done, what might have caused you stress, a resolution you came up with, something fun, really anything you want. This can be as brief or as detailed as you want.
Write Down Plans for Next Week
Another thing you can do when journaling once a week is to write down our plans for the next week. Use your journal as a starting point for planning out your week and getting things done. Make a list of what you need to get done this week, then schedule out what days to do it. You can also write down some thoughts you have for the coming week, such as something you are nervous about or what excites you.
List One Thing That Happened Every Day
When you have a little more time, you can write down the days between Monday and Sunday. Then you can write at least one thing that happened from each day. Think about the days one at a time, reflect on how that day was, and just write a few sentences or quick blurb before moving on to the next day. It is a great way to cover all the days in a week without actually having to write every day.
What Are You Grateful for This Week?
Gratitude is really powerful and can actually add to your own happiness. It is a great thing to include in your weekly journal. Try to come up with 5-10 things you are grateful for each week. Some weeks, they will be identical every week, but sometimes you have something new that happened. Think about what you appreciate the most in your life, including small and big things – they are all important.
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11 Comments
Jessica Collazo
I have to start doing some journaling ,this is very useful and can help with the organization of the weeks and days. Thank you for all this tips they are very useful.
Heather
I haven’t journaled in so long. I really need to start again, especially now.
Matt Taylor
Thanks for the journaling ideas and tips. I really need to journal more, haha.
Pati Robins
Up untill covid i used to journal a lot now i switched between journaling as well as photo documentiary as to what is going on here – so i can show it to my grand kids one day
Dominique
That’s a great idea!
littlemisadvencha
This is very helpful to get ourselves organized to attain our goals. I usually do pre-planning on what I need to achieve this day or this week. Thank you for these tips! Very helpful.
Sarah M
I have never tried journaling my weeks but it’s a good idea especially writing about our blessings and knowing if any new thing happens.
the joyous living
i love to journal. with weeks melting into each other b/c of the coronavirus, a weekly journal is a terrific idea.
Emman Damian
Maybe I should start a grateful journal today. I like being optimistic and to share some smiles with people. It gives them hope and positivity.
Lyanna Soria
Those are great tips to keep in mind and quite helpful especially to those who are new to it. I’ve been journaling since the start of the year and it’s been amazing.
Elizabeth O
I loved writing in journal, it makes me happy and it helps me to be organized in everything. and one of the best recreational activities during a pandemic.