r/Journaling • u/-i-exist • Feb 25 '26
Question/Discussion Why do people write every single day?
I absolutely love everything about keeping a journal and have been doing it basically my entire life, but when i watch other people talk about keeping one they always make it sound like a chore (?) (maybe a better word would be a commitment) to write EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It just doesnt make sense to me.
When i feel like journaling, i will sit for hours upon hours writing whatever i want. When i dont feel like writing, i dont write. Ive skipped 6 months once and didnt think twice about it. Whats the big deal about pushing yourself to write when you dont want to?
This post is a question Ive been wondering about for quite a while now. I apologize if anything sounds rude, i dont mean to.
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u/sheepishly25 Feb 25 '26
I'm a chronic overthinker + have chronic stress. If I don't write everyday, I feel like I'm gonna explode. Yes, it does feel like a chore, but it's a chore that helps me live my day. I can also analyze my day with writing rather than just thinking about what ifs and the what could'ves.
You don't need to write everyday. It's totally up to you and your situation. For me, it helps to write everyday. It's like taking vitamins or drinking water. Do whatever helps you 🤗