Fill In The Blanks: Shared Entry

One of the best ways to get your thoughts out is by journaling, however, it can be difficult to start writing sometimes. For that reason, we’ve created a fill-in-the-blank template and some sentence starters. Choose from these to start your own journal, digital or on paper.

Check out this template if you’d like a Digital journal

Personal Writing Tips:

• Use your emotions to drive your writing and try not to focus so much on grammar/vocabulary/handwriting

• Write when you feel inspired instead of forcing it out

• Make sure to take your time and get everything out

What Is A Shared Journal?

A shared journal is a journal where both you and your friend talk about certain topics. It isn’t meant to be a personal journal, but you can definitely share about your personal life and experience with the other person. Here, you can strike up conversations about current events and ideas.

Shared Journal Tips:

• Use what you get from the other person to keep the conversation going

• Choose a topic that interests both of you

• Don’t be scared to talk about controversial topics but make sure to be respectful as you share

• You can do this on a google doc/texting

Sentence Starters:

• Something I did to take care of myself today was… It made me feel…

• I hope to accomplish...I’m going to try....This is how I’ll be consistent…

• My life right now is... I would change…and keep…helps me deal with...

• Something I’m exploring today… It’s interesting because…

• My dream vacation would be… I would go with…