
The Journaling Room Episode 63: Why Irregular Journaling Counts (The Myth of Consistency)
Let me start today by saying something that might surprise you — especially coming from someone who hosts a journaling podcast:
You do not need to journal consistently for it to “count.”
If you are someone who journals for a few days… then stops… then comes back… then disappears again…
This episode is for you.
If you’ve ever thought:
- “I always fall off.”
- “I can never stay consistent.”
- “What’s the point if I don’t keep it up?”
I want you to take a breath — because today we are officially dismantling the myth of consistency.
And we’re replacing it with something much kinder. Something truer. Something that actually works.
Prompt 1: Releasing the Rule
What rules have I unknowingly placed on journaling?
Let them be seen without fixing them.
Prompt 2: Honoring the Rhythm
When has journaling supported me most in the past — and why then?
Look for patterns, not perfection.
Prompt 3: Awareness Check
What has journaling helped me notice or change, even when I wasn’t consistent?
This builds evidence of value without pressure.
Prompt 4: Nervous System Permission
What does my body need more of right now — reflection, rest, or living?
All three are valid.
Prompt 5: A New Definition
If journaling were allowed to ebb and flow, how would I like to relate to it?
Let this answer be gentle and flexible.
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