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it's a refreshing take on journaling that i once loved but can't keep up due to the pressure of it being aesthetically pleasing. i always need new stickers, new washi tapes, new notebooks, until they all piled up into something that im too overwhelmed to use.with 'ugly journaling', i find myself more at peace with the clutter and end up having more insightful entries. definitely one of my ins this 2025 <3
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Jan 14, 2025

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I did something similar to this a couple years ago now And I changed the way I thought about journaling, and it actually became a habit. It’s so much more special to me now too. Like I had a vulnerable moment with a new friend and it brought us closer together !!!
Jan 14, 2025
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brical ugly journaling so far has been such a safe space for me to let go of pressure and perfectionism which often is weighing down on me. im glad someone also has the same experience!
Jan 15, 2025
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Watsons ! <3 hiii pinay pride :*
Jan 14, 2025
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iloverhannah uy PILIPINS
Jan 15, 2025
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"Ugly journalling" but it is pretty af! I love the little drawings and writing
Jan 14, 2025
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suhaila omg tysm!! i mean the clutter does have a unique charm that makes it endearing
Jan 15, 2025
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Really love how you’re taking up space with this type of writing, drawing, collage, and processing. Might start ugly journaling too!
Jan 14, 2025
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salad_valet honestly a very freeing experience. lmk how it goes for you!
Jan 14, 2025

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Apr 18, 2024
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These past few days, I’ve been having a knack of writing out my feelings, experiences and just little random thoughts that would appear in my head from time to time. However, I’ve been wanting to amp it up and really improve my journaling life. I stumbled across junk journling. I’d see people collect the randomest of things, from receipts to bottle caps, to even clothing tags; which in my head, it just looked like junk to me. However, the end result of these junk entries always turned out to be so beautifully put together. It gave the journal personality, and even made the journal entries look more raw. I was in awe. I have not started yet, but i’ve already been collecting some things such as train tickets, reciepts, sticker, and postcard. I didn’t realize how many creative entries can be used with such things. Hello? It’s even more environmentally friendly. Things that one would just throw away after one use, can be reused and collected as a memento. I can’t wait to partake in this activity, and i’ll probably start posting it on here too.
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