When you’re just starting to journal, you’re going to need a few essentials to make your life easier. You can start with just a pen and journal, but if you want to be more creative you’ll want some essential tools to get you started.
Here is the list of essentials you’ll need:
1. A Quality Journal
There are tons of journals out on the market today, so you’ll need to find one that is going to work for you.
Don’t get overwhelmed. You’ll want something that is easy to use like this Leather Journal.
By purchasing a beautiful journal you’ll be more likely to write in it.
Treat your feelings like they are special – because they are.
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2. A Good Pen
Another essential to have when you’re journaling is a quality pen that writes smooth with a fine point.
You’ll want a pen that gives you sharp clear lines. You don’t want the words broken up because the pen wasn’t working properly – especially for something as precious as your thoughts and feelings.
Get a pen that was created with the every day creative in mind and this pen was.
You’ll want to get different widths of pens once you get the hand of journaling.
You can start with the TomBow Mono Drawing 3-pack and go from there.
3. An Assortment of Colored Pens
When you first start journaling you might not think you’ll want color, but it’s a good idea to try it at least once and having them at your fingertips when you want them will not break your train of though.
Having a high-quality, trusted colored pens will allow you to be as creative in your journal as you want to be.
You can color code aspects of your life, doodle or draw elaborate pictures all throughout. A journal is personal, and it develops however you want it to.
Journals aren’t just written words.
You’ll like these Sharpies because they are bright and colorful with an assortment of colors to help you express yourself just the way you need to.
4. A Transparent Ruler
Having a ruler to make straight lines is a must. You’ll want a ruler that is transparent so that you make sure the lines are straight when you need them to be.
This particular ruler is also long enough to go across both pages of a journal in most books. This is a handy feature.
The increments are broken down into 1/16th of an inch for easy measurements.
You’ll find that a good ruler can make or break your journal spread.
The Westcott ruler isn’t as sturdy as some other ones, but this works extremely well for journaling.
5. A Circle Tool
You can use something else for circles until you’re ready, but having this tool at the beginning will make your life just a little bit easier.
To be able to make an exact circle is amazing in your journal.
To do an exact circle you can pick up a circle tool. Yes, some people use a compass instead, but the circle tool is easier to use.
Journaling is a great way to get all of your feelings out, but it is also a time that you can be creative. The journal is for you, so you can use color to express yourself.
You’ll eventually start to discover the best tools for you and what you like when you’re journaling, but the list above will help you get started.
Related reading: Journaling for beginners guide
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