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The Guide to Journaling for Beginners; 2026 Edition
Episode 16 • 19th January 2026 • The Journaling Guy Podcast • The Journaling Guy
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On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about stripping it back to the beginning.

If you feel like you don’t know how to journal - If the blank page makes you freeze - If you worry you’re doing it wrong - Congratulations, you are a perfectly normal human being.

It's time to remove the rules. There is NO WRONG WAY TO JOURNAL.

Here are FOUR STEPS to get you going... again!

Step 1: Get Rid of the Rules

Step 2: Pick a Time That Suits You

Step 3: Use Prompts to Get You Started

Step 4: Celebrate Showing Up

Prompt for Today

Write for 5 minutes: “If journaling was easy, what would I want it to give me?”

Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - hello@thejournalingguy.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.

Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

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