Journalling: meaning, definitions and examples

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journalling

 

[ ˈdʒɜrnəlɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal reflection

Journalling is the practice of keeping a journal or diary in which one records thoughts, experiences, and feelings. It serves as a tool for self-reflection and can help enhance personal growth and mental well-being.

Synonyms

chronicling, diarizing, logging

Examples of usage

  • She spends ten minutes journalling every morning to clear her mind.
  • Journalling can help track progress in one's goals.
  • Many therapists encourage journalling as a form of emotional expression.

Translations

Translations of the word "journalling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diário

🇮🇳 जर्नलिंग

🇩🇪 Tagebuchführung

🇮🇩 menulis jurnal

🇺🇦 ведення журналу

🇵🇱 prowadzenie dziennika

🇯🇵 ジャーナリング

🇫🇷 journalisation

🇪🇸 llevar un diario

🇹🇷 günlük tutma

🇰🇷 저널링

🇸🇦 تدوين اليوميات

🇨🇿 deníkování

🇸🇰 písanie denníka

🇨🇳 写日记

🇸🇮 vodenje dnevnika

🇮🇸 dagbókarskráning

🇰🇿 күнделік жүргізу

🇬🇪 დღიური წერა

🇦🇿 gündəlik yazmaq

🇲🇽 escritura de diario

Etymology

The term 'journalling' derives from the Old French word 'journal', which means 'daily'. The root itself can be traced back to the Latin word 'diurnalis', meaning 'daily', from 'diurnus', which means 'of a day'. The practice of journalling dates back centuries and has been used by various cultures as a means of recording personal histories, thoughts, and important events. Historically, journalling has taken different forms, such as travel journals, ship logs, and diary entries, all aimed at capturing the essence of daily life. In the modern context, journalling has evolved and is often used as a therapeutic tool, emphasizing self-reflection and emotional well-being.