FAQ’s about Dot Journal
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What is a dot journal paper used for?
Dot grid paper, notebooks, and journals are trendy among people who love to do hand lettering, calligraphy, drawing, and, above all, bullet journaling.
You don’t have to be a great artist to love doodling. Doodling is a fun way to relax and let your mind flow. Dot grid paper is best for doodling.
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Does journaling help with anxiety?
Journaling is highly recommended as a stress management tool. One of the best ways journaling can relieve stress is by working through your anxiety feelings. The feeling of anxiety, when left unchecked, is what leads you to stress and rumination. The levels of anxiety can be minimized through a little-focused examination. Bullet journaling, if used in the right way, can act as a powerful tool to examine and shift your thoughts from anxious and ruminative to empowered and action-oriented. (2)
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How many pages should a dot journal have?
The number of pages your dot journal should have is utterly dependent on how much you use. If you use it regularly, then you may have a look for a notebook with more pages (185 – 250). However, if you use just ten pages a month, then you will be fine using a journal with 100 – 180 pages.
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Is there a bullet journal app?
You can use any note-taking application as a digital bullet journal. But if you start with an app that has the right ingredients for keeping a bullet journal, then it is a lot less work for you. My best bullet journal recommendations are:
- Trello
- Noteplan
- Taskade
- Dynalist
All these applications make rapid logging painless and have ready-made icons for tasks, events, etc. These apps also give you a quick way to search through your journal entries.
- How do I keep my journal private?
The following are some tips to keep your journal private
- You can start with a blank page or a spread that shows your desire not to be read.
- Use abbreviations or code words where you need to. For example, if you are writing a negative thought or some private matters, you can use code words to portray the people involved.
- If you are using a digital journal, try protecting it by keeping a password for the file.
- If you want to get creative in protecting your journal, go “undercover.” My first journal was a three subject notebook with the word “History” written across the front.
- The best way to protect your journal from other’s eyes is by hiding them. So always keep it tucked away in your bag. Keeping your journal out of visual reach prevents roaming eyes most of the time.
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Is keeping a journal good for depression?
In simpler words, journaling is nothing but jotting down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. Therefore, keeping a journal is an excellent idea if you struggle with stress, depression, and anxiety. It helps you in gaining control over your emotions and improving your overall mental health.
I personally was resistant to try dot journaling at first, but I have come to find that it is famous for a reason. Dot journaling will help you in staying on top of your goals. It sets good habits while letting you indulge in the nostalgia of filling the notebook. Some people put a lot of thought and effort into the design of each module. They use dot journaling as a kind of creative output. You can see the results easily on social media, and they look so cute and pretty!