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Journaling is a simple practice, yet it can be a powerful tool to help you process everything that's going on in your life. 15 minutes, a pen and paper, and a few prompts are all you need to start a journaling practice. And it is a practice. It takes time to build a habit of writing and reflecting.
When it comes to your finances, journaling about your money fears, money habits, and money opportunities can help you become more aware of the impact of money on your life.
A money journal can be a diary of sort that tracks your daily spending habits. It may be a list of expenses. It may be a list of money goals and your progress. It may be a list of debts. For many, a money journal can just be a ledger of money coming in and out. Instead of relying on an app, Excel or monthly statements from a bank or credit card, a money journal can be a record of accounts. A money journal can be started on any plain notebook. The most important thing with a money journal is to do it consistently. This is where you will learn to see patterns on spending or doing deeper, patterns on emotional spending. It’s imperative that you review your journal often and write down your thoughts and feelings about recent money moves. This will inform you of where you money mindset is at this point in time.
