How to make a time journal?
Orlo Kovacek
2025-07-18 23:12:41
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To make a time journal, my journal is not themed or focused.
I tend to record the good things and the way I generally feel, but it could be whatever comes to mind.
But there are many ways you could use this kind of journaling, either with the same theme each day, or with a mix to match your mood or add variety through the week.
Record what you are grateful for each day.
It could be a list of several things, big and small.
or a sentence describing one thing relevant to your day.
Describe a moment from your day that felt especially precious, joyful or peaceful.
Think of something you have achieved, whether it’s a big goal or milestone, getting through your to-do list or cooking a new recipe – or even just getting through the day.
Make a note of any article, book chapter or quote, podcast episode or TV programme from your day.
Add a thought about what you’ve taken from it.
What is your lesson from the day?
What did you see today that was beautiful?
Record your prevailing mood from the day, or how you are feeling as you sit down to write.
Set an intention for the next day.
How do you want to feel?
How do you want to approach the day?
Is there a specific thing you want to make time for?
Is there something you missed today that you want to make up for tomorrow?
Commit it to the page.