A Must-Read for Beginners: How to Start Making a Journal?

If you are just starting to make a journal, you may feel a little confused: How to start? Do you need some complex decorations and layout? Don't worry! This blog will provide you with the simplest guide to making a journal, helping you start from scratch and easily make your own journal.

For beginners, there is no need to pursue perfection from the beginning. The most important thing is to find a way that suits you best and gradually explore and develop.

Step 1 : Choose a suitable diary and tools

For beginners, there is no need to buy expensive tools at the beginning. You can start with the most basic:
Notebook: It is recommended to choose Dot Grid or Grid Paper. These two types of paper are very suitable for beginners and can help you better layout and avoid writing crookedly.

Decorative elements: Beginners don't have to use a lot of decorations at the beginning. You can start with simple tapes, stickers, and stamps, and gradually explore and try. Decorations are not the core of the diary. The most important thing is that they can effectively help you record and organize your life.

Step 2 : Plan your notebook structure

For beginners, the most important thing is to build a simple notebook framework instead of making too complicated layout at the beginning.

Daily Log: This is one of the most basic functions of the notebook, which is used to record daily tasks, to-do items and small events in life. Just list the work that needs to be completed on the day and mark the completed tasks. You can also write down your mood or brief feelings of the day next to it.

Step 3: Start decorating with a simple style, and gradually explore and improve

Simple lines and patterns: You can paste some simple lines or small patterns on the edge of the page or next to the task list to increase the visual effect. Such decoration does not take up too much time and can also enhance the beauty of the page.

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Use tape: Colored tape is the simplest and most effective tool for notebook decoration. You can use tape to separate different areas, or add small decorations to the title of each day to enhance the layering of the page.

Sticker: Beginners can use some simple stickers or stamps to embellish the page. You can choose patterns related to the theme of the notebook, or small decorations you like, and gradually cultivate your own notebook style.

Step 4: Keep simplicity

For beginners, the most important thing is to keep the diary simple. The diary itself is a space for free creation.
Don't worry about imperfection: The diary is not for displaying perfect works of art, but for recording life, planning tasks and releasing creativity. Even if the page does not look refined enough, it does not matter. The most important thing is that you can get fun and practical from it.

The process of making a diary is full of fun in itself. There is no need to rush to pursue "perfection". Spending a few minutes every day to record and decorate can not only help you plan your life better, but also relax you and enjoy the creative process.

Making a diary is a simple and creative process. For beginners, you can start with the most basic structure and simple decoration, and gradually develop your own diary habits and style. Most importantly, the diary is a tool to serve you. It should help you better plan your life, organize your thoughts and release your creativity. Don’t be afraid to try, enjoy the process and make it your daily little blessing!

A Must-Read for Beginners: How to Start Making a Journal?

Step 1 : Choose a suitable diary and tools

Step 2 : Plan your notebook structure

Step 3: Start decorating with a simple style, and gradually explore and improve

Step 4: Keep simplicity

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A Must-Read for Beginners: How to Start Making a Journal?

Step 1 : Choose a suitable diary and tools

Step 2 : Plan your notebook structure

Step 3: Start decorating with a simple style, and gradually explore and improve

Step 4: Keep simplicity

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