November 12, 2025
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If you’ve ever started a journal and stopped after a few weeks — or a few days — this is where to begin.
These seven simple journaling techniques helped me finally build a habit that lasts.
They’re creative, forgiving, and designed for real life — especially if you have ADHD, limited time, or a messy brain that resists routines.
🪶 In this video:
1️⃣ Start Without Motivation — How to write even when you don’t feel like it
2️⃣ Pre-Fill Your Pages — Why sticker prompts stop the blank-page freeze
3️⃣ Micro-Journaling — How to make a habit out of two sentences a day
4️⃣ Make It Visually Rewarding — Using color and layout to build dopamine
5️⃣ Grace Over Guilt — What to do when you miss a day
6️⃣ Write for Emotion, Not Productivity — Reframing journaling as self-regulation
7️⃣ Build a Journaling Cue — Habit-stacking your writing routine into daily life
✨ What you’ll learn:
• How to finally stay consistent with journaling
• Why short, imperfect entries matter more than perfect ones
• Tricks to make journaling feel fun instead of forced
• Real journaling techniques that work for beginners
🖋 Free printable prompt list + matching sticker sheets: darkmoonpaper.com/freebies
📷 Follow for daily prompts & cozy journaling chaos: tiktok.com/@darkmoonpaper
🌙 More journaling resources & planner supplies: darkmoonpaper.com
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I’m Kat, the artist behind Dark Moon Paper. I started this studio to blend my love of art, handwriting, and the small rituals that make everyday life feel magical. My sticker kits and creative resources are made to set the mood, spark ideas, and give you a little escape from the ordinary.
I create from a cozy studio in the Oregon woods, surrounded by nature and a clear view of the stars.
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