40 Journal Quotes That Will Inspire You To Write

Are you looking for a collection of Journal Quotes that will inspire you to put your thoughts, ideas and plans down on paper?

I have been using a Daily Journal for over 20 years. During this time, I have noticed a real difference to almost every area of my life because of this powerful daily habit.

People use journals for different reasons, some use them as a brain dump, a place that they can get all of the noise going on in their head and put it down on paper. Other people, like myself use a Daily Journal to keep on track with their daily tasks and to give themselves a confidence boost.

I find the daily habit of journalling a very positive, motivating and uplifting habit. I highly recommend that you add this to your morning routine.

I really hope that you will enjoy reading the following Journaling quotes and they inspire you to start this powerful habit yourself.

 

Journal Quotes

1. “Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.” – Mina Murray

 

2. “Journal writing is a voyage to the interior.” – Christina Baldwin

 

 

3. “Writing in a journal each day allows you to direct your focus to what you accomplished, what you’re grateful for and what you’re committed to doing better tomorrow.” – Hal Elrod

 

4. “Journal writing, when it becomes a ritual for transformation, is not only life-changing but life-expanding.” – Jennifer Williamson

 

 

5. “Journaling increases your self-confidence. It helps you look at far you’ve come and how you overcame previous seemingly ‘impossible’ obstacles.” – Jeremiah Say

 

6. “Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.” – Jules Renard

 

 

7. “Your journal is like your best friend. You don’t have to pretend with it, you can be honest and write exactly how you feel.” – Bukola Ogunwale

 

8. “Journal writing gives us insights into who we are, who we were, and who we can become.” – Sandra Marinella

 

 

9. “Putting pen to paper is a mystical way to access your most profound truths.” – Marie Forleo

 

Journaling Quotes

10. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou

 

 

11. “A personal journal is an ideal environment in which to “become”. It is a perfect place for you to think, feel, discover, expand, remember, and dream.” – Brad Wilcox

 

12. “Documenting little details of your everyday life becomes a celebration of who you are.” – Carolyn V. Hamilton

 

 

13. “Sitting for even five minutes with a journal offers a rare cease-fire in the battle of daily life.” – Alexandra Johnson

 

14. “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” – Anne Frank

 

 

15. “Writing in a journal reminds you of your goals and of your learning in life. It offers a place where you can hold a deliberate, thoughtful conversation with yourself.” – Robin Sharma

 

16. “Keeping a journal of what’s going on in your life is a good way to help you distill what’s important and what’s not.” – Martina Navratilova

 

 

17. “If you’re serious about becoming a wealthy, powerful, sophisticated, healthy, influential, cultured, and unique individual, keep a journal. Don’t trust your memory.” – Jim Rohn

 

18. “Journal writing is a wonderful pathway to self awareness.” – Rand Olson

 

 

19. “You must remember that your story matters. What you write has the power to save a life, sometimes that life is your own.” – Stalina Goodwin

 

Quotes About Journaling

20. “Just as a good rain clears the air, a good writing day clears the psyche.” – Julia Cameron

 

 

21. “Keeping a journal implies hope.” – Erica Jong

 

22. Journaling is a good way to help us to stop, take a step back and reflect on ourselves.

 

 

23. “Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell.” – Louisa May Alcott

 

24. “Journaling is paying attention to the inside for the purpose of living well from the inside out.” – Lee Wise

 

 

25. “This is what the best journals look like. They aren’t for the reader. They are for the writer. To slow the mind down. To wage peace with oneself.” – Ryan Holiday

 

26. “Journaling helps you to see and appreciate how strong you are within.” – Jeremiah Say

 

 

27. “If you haven’t been journaling through this, now is a good time to start. One day, you and people who love and loved you and people who will never know you may want to look back to understand how you survived.” – Darnell Lamont Walker

 

28. The benefits of keeping a journal is that you can record all of your ideas in one place anytime and anywhere.

 

 

29. “I love my journal as much as I love my phone. I find it to be a big part of my self-care to reflect on my day and write words that inspire me.” – Franchesca Ramsey

 

Best Journal Quotes

30. “The best time to begin keeping a journal is whenever you decide to.” – Hannah Hinchman

 

 

31. “Keep a notebook. Travel with it, eat with it, sleep with it. Slap into it every stray thought that flutters up into your brain. Cheap paper is less perishable than gray matter. And lead pencil markings endure longer than memory.” – Jack London

 

32. “Writing bridges the inner and outer worlds and connects the paths of action and reflection.” – Christina Baldwin

 

 

33. “Whether you’re keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it’s the same thing. What’s important is you’re having a relationship with your mind.” – Natalie Goldberg

 

34. “The journal is a place to let seeds of new directions freely scatter on the page.” – Ellen Bowers

 

 

35. “Once you begin to reap the rewards of your writing, journaling stops being a burden and often becomes the activity you look forward to the most and obtain the greatest value from.” – Joyce Chapman

 

36. “In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself.” – Susan Sontag

 

 

37. “I write in a journal daily. This extraordinary ritual has revolutionized my mindset, transformed my heartset, and generally influenced in my life exponentially.” – Robin Sharma

 

38. “Even the busiest people are never too busy to benefit from journaling for just five minutes a day.” – Sophia Godkin

 

 

39. “Journaling leads people to life changes, leaps of faith, new insights, and meaningful decisions.” – Lynda Monk

 

40. “The pages aren’t intended for anyone but me. It’s the most cost-effective therapy I’ve ever found.” – Tim Ferriss

 

 

I really hope that these Journal Quotes will inspire you to take the time to invest in yourself and that you will start the wonderful habit of using a Journal.

These inspiring quotes about journaling serve as a reminder of the incredible power of putting pen to paper and documenting our thoughts, dreams, and experiences.

My daily journaling habit has changed over the years, I now keep it very simple: I start off by writing down 3 exciting goals that I have. This gets me feeling positive and excited for the day ahead.

I then write down 3 small action steps that I will take today that will move me closer to achieving my goals. I then write down 3 affirmations to put myself in a positive mindset and finally, I write down 5 or 6 things that I am grateful for.

Whether you choose to journal daily, weekly, or simply whenever inspiration strikes you, remember that your thoughts and words have the potential to positively impact your life. So grab a journal, find a comfortable place, and begin this beautiful voyage of self-discovery. As American writer Anaïs Nin once said, “We write to taste life twice.” Happy journaling!