I don’t believe in complicated routines. The more complicated, the more likely it is to fall apart the moment life gets messy. When we strip it down to its essence, the point of morning routine isn’t to do more. It’s to create a small, steady anchor, a moment to come home to yourself before the noise of the world seeps in.

A consistent journaling practice has been one of the most grounding and transformative rituals in my life. Over time, it became a space for clarity, emotional release, insight, and creative play. In this post, I’m sharing seven creative ways to journal that can help you reconnect with yourself, deepen your self-awareness, and breathe new life into your writing practice.