I’ve gotten better at setting myself free and doing whatever I want on page 1 (or in my case, page 2). The issue is then continuing to move forward without feeling the need to start over and do it “better” or “the right way” in a whole new book.
As for the page 2 comment, I learned from a YT journaler/notebook collector to leave the first page blank. It makes it less daunting when you open the notebook and aren’t met with a “mistake” that pulls you out of focus. It’s been wildly helpful for me.
If you're not creating every day, do you date stamp your pages?
I date the front of each book, the back of each book, and then I usually date the currently pages I write out each Monday.
so not everyday, but enough so you can tell when the book is from, if not every single individual page.
Wonderful article/podcast!
I’ve gotten better at setting myself free and doing whatever I want on page 1 (or in my case, page 2). The issue is then continuing to move forward without feeling the need to start over and do it “better” or “the right way” in a whole new book.
As for the page 2 comment, I learned from a YT journaler/notebook collector to leave the first page blank. It makes it less daunting when you open the notebook and aren’t met with a “mistake” that pulls you out of focus. It’s been wildly helpful for me.
This is such a great tip. I love the subtle mindset shift that happens when you skip that cover page. Thank you so much for sharing!