--- title: "My Personal Journaling Journey: How to Start Your Creative Habit" description: "Discover the reality of my journaling process. From hoarding notebooks to finding mental clarity, learn how creative journaling helps clear the noise in your head. No art skills required." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kimeyskorner/online-courses-for-creative-journaling-vision-boards/my-personal-journaling-journey last_updated: 2025-08-30 --- # My Personal Journaling Journey: Behind the Scenes of my Pages Tribe Verified · 17 years of personal journaling experience. By [Kumudini](https://mytribe.in/kimeyskorner) · 100% Online courses and workshops · ₹300 per workshop (estimate) Part of [Online Courses for Creative Journaling & Vision Boards](https://mytribe.in/kimeyskorner/online-courses-for-creative-journaling-vision-boards). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kimeyskorner/online-courses-for-creative-journaling-vision-boards/gallery) People often ask how I stick to a habit when life gets messy. This isn't just about pretty spreads; it’s about the real, unedited process of turning thoughts into ink. ## Photos and videos - [Video: I used to just want to get better at art. Now, I just want to do it because it makes me happy. The moment you let go of trying to make perfect art, you start enjoying it more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7510a362-f739-415d-8c72-322a126064db) - [Video: I admit it, I'm a professional gift hoarder. I used to save pretty journals and pens for a "grand occasion" that would never arrive. Today, I'm changing that and finally using my beautiful supplies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d408b4b3-6220-4e3b-a948-f7a931f57410) - [Video: The chaotic math of a journal lover. This one is for to-do lists, this one is for thoughts, this one is too pretty to use... it's a constant shuffle. Give me a high-five if you can relate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3f13005-5dc7-494a-8bb9-d607841f3cd1) - [Video: Romanticizing my journaling time. Sometimes you have to elevate the environment with a candle and quiet music to face the thoughts you've been avoiding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa0fcedf-72cd-46ef-a935-7a31b5a26912) - [Video: 17 years of talking to my best friend, my diary. Looking back at my old handwriting and thoughts, I'm always so surprised by the person I was and the person I've become.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f66bc7e-eb03-405c-b840-1818adeb75df) - [Video: My butterfly effect. A series of seemingly random events, from a toxic boss to a conversation with my mom's friend, led me to leave my job and start this business. This is my dream life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd8edca8-9609-469d-8956-f23f5575aaa3) - [Video: Before I started my art business, I wish someone had told me it would be lonely and the income wouldn't be steady at first. But I also wish they'd told me that the joy it brings would make it all worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b090dde-1177-4861-9a24-1f05484602c4) - [Video: Just some old Bollywood vibes to romanticize my journaling time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23b599c3-25a0-462a-8a10-d743a5bd56d4) - [Video: Elevating my environment with a candle and fresh flowers for a more mindful journaling session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/290b88a2-42d4-4368-b057-e2c35742867e) - [Video: Taking my planner time very seriously. A new year is about becoming a new me, and it starts with intention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0850920e-dc6a-4677-89b0-335860e7e98c) - [Video: A tip for anyone starting a diary: give it a name. It makes it so much easier to talk to. I named mine 'Kitty' when I was 12, after reading 'The Diary of Anne Frank'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3c74913-609a-4e60-b225-95b690432d5d) - [Video: For those who are afraid someone might read their personal diary, here's a tip. I got a bag with a double-sided zip specially stitched to store my journals, and I keep it locked.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86829273-1e24-4207-82a7-8b38365febff) - ![You've pinned 9741 ideas. Your Pinterest board won't turn into art on its own. This is your sign to open that sketchbook!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e1db668-83f4-4ce8-b0b5-9e2ecf1dc308) - [Video: I committed to a creative practice for 21 days. What worked wasn't talent or motivation, but practical things like using a smaller sketchbook and not aiming for beauty, just aiming to fill a page.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbbe48d0-f688-4ff8-9b40-9c55a7f6c817) - [Video: I got this idea to weigh my journal before and after filling it up. Seeing the weight of my thoughts and memories in grams is my new motivation to complete it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec7099c5-f1ec-4450-9ac0-83726efb16b2) - [Video: The classic dilemma: buying a beautiful journal versus actually being able to use it. What if I ruin it with a not-so-great idea?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e079a01-baa2-48bc-9573-3f94a94e2787) - [Video: Maintaining a "good things" jar has been an eye-opener. Every week, I write down the best thing that happened. It's a powerful reminder that if you look for it, you'll always find the good in life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e6f9ce6-2cc2-4c47-bc6e-2a7178f61869) - [Video: A quiet afternoon with some crafting and journaling. These are the moments of peace I cherish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2861d133-3daa-4928-acae-ce257864271d) - ![The corners in my house that just make sense. Now you know why my business is called Kimey's "Korner."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f1d876a-34c4-41d6-8b2f-08e81659a474) - [Video: I don't know who needs to hear this, but the good art supplies you are saving to use later will rot in storage. Use them!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f140551b-b836-4490-bcf4-62e6b1c9c9b3) - [Video: Adding some aesthetic touches to my studio wall. I love how the simple ribbon bow turned out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0758977e-4a0e-4e01-8e25-7b798fea699c) - [Video: Sprucing up the second wall in my studio. Creating an inspiring space to work in is so important for my creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62d1b535-d1c5-4184-a506-b60ec573d356) - [Video: When you go for a stupid trek for your stupid mental health, and it works. The sounds of nature are the best therapy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d82b9697-c519-4239-9d45-7c6c20c57522) - [Video: Four months of updating my 2024 jar with one good thing that happens every week. I can't wait to open it at the end of the year.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f83df5c5-6f86-4f88-9dc5-437989c94afa) - [Video: That feeling when you truly love the art you make. It's a journey to get there, but letting go of perfectionism is the first step.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1b71bbd-4176-4fb0-8593-d726f731da68) - ![If this is her vibe, she's a keeper. A little mood board for all the journaling girlies out there.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6be866d0-6cda-4e2c-a3ba-9d172da1936f) - ![Talk to your art. It's listening more than most people. A thought from a day spent playing with clay and paint at a local art studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc0299e7-9849-475c-b437-d1bcad119727) - ![Trust your hands. They know what your heart is trying to say. Me, exploring the shelves at a creative studio, feeling inspired.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ea72281-64e8-4ff2-a3df-eae24ed86f70) - ![Leave perfectionism at the door. A reminder to myself while working on a large canvas. The goal is expression, not perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77725e3b-c75e-4d1c-8a8a-97231f34a1aa) - ![You deserve spaces where you feel seen, not just useful. A reminder from a Women's Day workshop I hosted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6aa3ab6-38cd-4d6f-9b12-187f17fc6624) - ![You don't have to do it all to prove your worth. Another affirmation from our Women's Day journaling session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0976ba20-3d82-4dfc-b8ad-b0bc1d8447d5) - ![A look at my desk essentials, artist edition. An inspiring space is a must-have for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8113e0d-6e1b-4204-bc2f-47d2c78539a8) - ![My desk essentials are not just functional; they are also for pure aesthetics. A beautiful space makes work feel less like work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c154f0c-244c-492c-b3fc-435a18b10b2a) - ![Even my ceiling has to be inspiring, with fairy lights to create a cozy vibe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/813509ce-0dc9-49c5-b3ab-b7291dd43ff1) - ![Your faith in my work means the world to me. Reading messages like this is a turning point.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16220250-8750-4981-b0d9-5f07a6b83c68) - ![You... your words keep me going. Thank you for being part of this community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa2ab5cc-3933-4d5b-a01f-804f945154a8) - [Video: For the last month of the year, I'm tracking three daily wins: a physical, a mental, and a spiritual win. It's a system to keep myself growing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79574ff9-6e58-4507-b7b2-a91f18ffbe60) - [Video: Using the last month of 2024 to prepare for 2025 through self-reflection, trackers, and creative stimulation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86eb2321-36b8-4028-89c2-9c2c5723e4e1) - [Video: What keeps me going as a small business owner? You. And your words. I keep screenshots of your messages for the dark days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22397db0-81ae-4e52-99be-b214f996909c) - [Video: POV: You started an online journaling club two years ago, and it has grown into a community of over 500 sign-ups. Feeling so grateful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/752b6fa1-fe13-45ea-8caa-ef06ae933fcf) - [Video: A solo date with myself on a train. My favorite things to do while traveling are sketching and people-watching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e6e7780-e36a-461b-8809-ed205a04e079) - [Video: My travel essentials, artist edition. Because what if inspiration strikes and you don't have the supplies to create?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b101f150-5572-49ae-ab75-b66855a6b75c) - ![A digital journal collage from a trip and offline workshop. It was fun to try, but nothing beats analog journaling for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6eafa31-f767-4825-a3a6-cb9446841ac7) - ![I tried digital journaling for my trek memories. While it's convenient, I found it less therapeutic than creating with my hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dcc0917-a9ef-4b63-8db7-9d9ef094b097) - ![Another version of my digital travel journal. Still prefer paper and glue](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12f061dd-b319-4387-8c07-6831a4519d3a) ## About My Personal Journaling Journey I’ve kept a diary for 17 years, and my handwriting has changed almost as much as my perspective. I used to be a 'professional hoarder' who kept journals pristine for a grand occasion that never arrived. Today, I write in mine with ink-stained fingers, knowing it's okay if a page is messy. If you've been waiting for the perfect time to start, that time is actually just whenever you have a spare five minutes and a pen. For the longest time, I treated my journals like museum artifacts. I had a specific notebook for to-do lists, another for thoughts, and a fancy one I was too scared to use. It turned into a math problem, not a creative escape. That is the barrier most of us face: the fear of ruining the page. My practice evolved when I stopped aiming for beauty and started aiming for relief. Journaling for me is a mental health tool first. Whether it's weighing a journal before and after filling it to see the weight of my thoughts, or just lighting a candle and setting a timer, the goal is clarity. ### Why my approach is different * **No Art Skills Needed:** You don't need to be a sketch artist. My creative journaling workshops focus on doodles, lists, and collages that anyone can do. * **Low Pressure:** Missed a week? Don't worry about it. My method allows you to jump back in without the guilt. * **Mental Clarity:** We use techniques like flow charts and interactive prompts to get the noise out of your head, not just to make pretty layouts. Whether you are joining an online Klub, taking a beginner course, or just looking to understand how to label your thoughts, remember that the page doesn't care about your handwriting. It only cares about what you have to say. ## About Kumudini I’m Kumudini. I teach creative journaling not because I’m an artist—I promise I’m not—but because I found that pouring my thoughts onto a page was the only way to silence my brain. I’m here to help you turn that blank page into a safe space for your messy, unfiltered reality. 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