How to Start a Journaling Practice

Let us be honest. If you are in the early days of motherhood, you are probably not sipping matcha on a mountain while journaling by candlelight. You are navigating changes, growing every day and holding so much love in your heart. So how do you start a journaling practice when your hands are already so full?

The answer is simple. You start small and make it soft.

Journaling for new mums is not about having all the time or energy. It is about creating a tiny space where you can land gently, even just for a moment. Here is how:

1. Let go of perfection

Your journal does not have to be pretty. It does not have to be deep. It just has to be honest. One line can be enough.

2. Make it part of something you already do

Keep your journal by your bed, near the kettle or on the changing table. Link it to a moment that is already part of your day.

3. Use prompts to guide you

Not sure what to write? That is what prompts are for. A question like “What made me smile today?” or “What do I need right now?” is a beautiful starting point.

4. Be gentle with your expectations

Missed a day? Or a week? That is okay. Your journal will always be there waiting. No guilt. No pressure.

5. Choose a journal designed for this season

A guided gratitude journal made for early motherhood takes the pressure off. It gives you just enough structure to help you begin, with enough space to make it your own.

You do not need to find time. Just take a moment. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And your heart deserves a space to speak.