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Join the One Line A Day Journaling Challenge
by SoulfullyAButterfly
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 June 4th
...See more It might not seem like much, but putting pen to paper and writing down our thoughts and feelings can do wonders for our well-being. When we journal, we create a safe and private space where we can express ourselves freely and without judgment. This can be especially helpful if we find it hard to share our feelings with others. Journaling also helps us gain clarity and perspective on our thoughts and emotions. We can identify patterns in our thinking and behavior, which can help us recognize triggers and make positive changes in our lives. It can also be a powerful tool to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. By writing down our worries and concerns, we can release some of the tension we're carrying around and feel more at ease. 7 Cups has recently launched a Journals & Diaries community and we’re kicking off the launch with a fun challenge you can join! To start and maintain a journaling practice, we are launching a One Line A Day Challenge, where you are invited to journal only one line a day, for 1 month (or more!). Here’s how to join in: * Subscribe to the Journals & Diaries subcommunity at 7 Cups by clicking “Join”. * Consider taking the Flourishing Assessment [https://www.7cups.com/assessment/Flourishing] before you begin the challenge to get a sense of how well you are thriving. This free assessment helps you get insight on your strengths too! * Click the “One Line A Day” topic on the right-hand side of the Journals & Diaries community homepage. Create a thread for your journaling journey. An example thread is “SoulfullyAButterfly’s One Line A Day Thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/JournalsDiaries_219/OneLineADay_2524/SoulfullyAButterflysOneLineADayThread_301755/]”. You can mention your starting date and any other requests you would like (such as whether you prefer people only read or are ok to get supportive replies) in your first post. * Feeling stuck? We will also create daily journaling prompt threads under the “One Line A Day” topic/section to help you reflect on different things. While this is optional, you can use the prompts for inspiration and can respond under those threads (feel welcome to copy the prompt/response) onto your own thread if you feel like having everything in one place! An additional feature 7 Cups offers is your private journal and timeline. To view it, feel welcome to click here [https://www.7cups.com/path/]. Will you be joining the One Line A Day Challenge? Let us know below and tag other users you think may enjoy this!
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7 Cups Private Journal Feature: Your Personal Safe Space
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 August 4th, 2024
...See more Having a safe space to reflect and document your thoughts and feelings can be a valuable tool in your wellness toolbox. A lot of us at 7 Cups have been journaling and self-reflecting, and I wanted to highlight the private journal feature which currently lives on our profiles as well as under the path steps we can take:  With the Private Journal feature, you can: 📝 Create Personal Entries: Document your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a completely private setting. It's your space to express yourself freely, without judgment. 📆 View on Your Timeline: Your journal entries are organized on a timeline, alongside other site activity like messages, hearts, path steps taken, and assessment score data. This timeline provides a holistic view of your progress and self-care journey. Have you tried out this feature yet? Feel welcome to share feedback and any ideas on how you would want this feature updated to meet your journalling needs.
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Your story
by softOcean506
Last post
 September 4th
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Just what I've been going through
by JEOtheAose
Last post
 August 15th
...See more This is the hardest part of my life right now. Balancing a relationship that is most likely a catfish and being stuck on a dreadful antipsychotic that gives me no relief and makes me feel awful. I find it too difficult to do schoolwork and learn anything. My emotions are blunted to the point where I can't feel anything. I'm depressed and anxious as ***, and I just want it all to end. I wish it were easier to detach... Maybe if I do the correct meditation, I'll feel a lot better, but even meditation doesn't seem to do it for me. I think I'm also just overwhelmed by the load I've been taking on... Trying to make money, go to school, lose weight, work out, and have a relationship that seems futile (I don't want to elaborate, but it's terrible), and maybe what's worst of all, the medication, although the relationship is what's really killing me. Be kind, please. I know it's a situation that can be easily avoided, but it's not.
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Feel of the day
by resourcefulTangerine5086
Last post
 July 29th
...See more How do I feel today? That matters a lot same as like every penny matters so every feelings of us matters because when the feelings get worse then our mind gets worsen. Our feelings takes us in the way we think and it has the power to change our thoughts. So I believe journaling along with feel of the day matters a lot.How does it matters to you guys?
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Step by step
by iris2888
Last post
 May 13th
...See more I am so proud of myself!! I finally started therapy, and I'm enjoying it! I hate how everyone judges, assuming you have to be "ill" to be in therapy when it's totally okay to be in therapy even if there's not much going on. It's an outlet some may not realize is available. I'm so grateful for this community also, as it has given me so much hope that there are truly wonderful and understanding people in this world. I've been taking a break from 7cups, but I'm always glad to be back here on this wonderful platform!!
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dear Keith my lost friend,
by mimiisyourloser
Last post
 April 14th
...See more Dearest Keth, I’ve been sitting here for a while, trying to find the right words to capture a feeling that has been weighing on my heart lately. It’s a thought that creeps in during the quietest moments—the ones where the world slows down and I’m forced to really look at the people who anchor me. To be honest, Keth, the thought of a world without you in it is more than just a sad idea; it is a landscape I simply cannot navigate. If you were to leave this earth, I wouldn’t know what to do. I don’t say that out of a sense of helplessness, but out of a deep recognition of how much of my map you’ve drawn. You have this way of existing that makes the chaotic parts of life feel manageable. Whether it’s your laugh, the specific way you look at things, or just the steady presence you provide, you’ve become a fundamental part of my architecture. When I think about the future, your face is always in the frame. When I think about success, or joy, or even just a mundane Tuesday afternoon, you are there. If that light were suddenly extinguished, I think I would find myself standing in a total, terrifying darkness. Who would I call when the world gets too loud? Who would understand the things I don't even have to say out loud? Without you, the colors would feel muted, the jokes would lose their punchline, and the very ground beneath my feet would feel less certain. You are more than just a person in my life; you are a witness to my existence. You’ve seen the versions of me that I hide from everyone else, and you’ve stayed. That kind of connection isn't something you just replace or "get over." It's a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. I suppose what I’m trying to say is thank you. Thank you for being here, for being exactly who you are, and for making this earth a place worth staying on. Please know that you are loved beyond measure, and that your presence is the greatest gift I have ever received.
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Becoming My Own Safe Place
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 March 17th
...See more Some people don’t stay in our lives, but what they teach us does. 🫶 As I’m growing older, I’m beginning to understand that not every connection is meant to last. Some people come into my life quietly, stay for a short while, and leave without the kind of ending I once thought I needed. Before, I used to hold on — trying to find meaning in their absence, wondering what I could have done differently, or hoping for clearer closure. But now, I’m learning that not every story needs a perfect ending to be meaningful. What truly stays is not the person, but the way they changed me — the awareness they brought, the boundaries I learned to set, and the parts of myself I discovered along the way. At 27, I’m no longer trying to keep everyone. I’m learning to keep the lessons instead. And maybe that’s what growth really looks like — not who stays, but what stays within me.
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Today
by Aceofallthespades
Last post
 February 18th
...See more -Check my Bio for my story- I was working on a tattoo design, and my dad liked the drawing at first — until I told him it was for a tattoo. His whole attitude changed. Later, when we were at the store, he was talking to me and then said “one sec,” so I said “okay.” I started talking to myself a little, and I guess he didn’t realize it was to myself, because he suddenly snapped at me. He said something like, “Fine, I’ll stop what I’m doing so we can go home and make your turkey sandwich,” in this annoyed tone. On the drive home, he got a call and hung up on them right away, so I could tell he was still mad. In my neighborhood, there’s a little treehouse I sometimes go to when I need to calm down. I wanted to go there today, but I couldn’t. The dad who once caught me and another person fooling around was there, and I didn’t want to deal with that shame again. And now I’m realizing I might have a drinking problem. That one night when I drank, I originally wanted to hurt myself, but now it feels like I just want to drink instead. I don’t know what to do with that feeling.
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Am I the only one?
by Puppydoglove
Last post
 February 13th
...See more Am I the only one... ...who only come here when u have bad days? I usually don't come if I'm too busy or if I have a good day.
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Wow
by Joyfulflowers
Last post
 January 31st
...See more Wow I learned something that old and they do  not use it much any more Roman Numerals. it really fun and easy to learn once u get   Hack of things.
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Journal One: Allowing myself to be vulnerable
by Summershy
Last post
 January 16th
...See more Today: This my my first check-in entry. Today, I am allowing myself to feel vulnerable by allowing myself to open up.    * While the first part of the first quarter of my first week in January was pleasant, the other three were very trying.  - The rapid transit company, which I rely on, really tried my patience last week * They cancelled several trips on my bus route in which left me stranded for 30 minutes last Monday and an hour last Tuesday * On two separate occasions, the automated sytem got the train lines mixed up which put me on the wrong trainline.  * The bathroom was closed and the custodian was very unprofessional with me * I found out that another passenger, who I was starting to bond with was not who I thought she was.   A. She turned out to be someone who lies. B. She acts friendly so she can gather information so she can gossip.  C. She was not very supportive of my and my situation, period.  - I decided to cut off soul ties with my toxic relatives who otherwise misstreat and take me for granted.  1. I threw out several things they have given me  2. They contacted me out of the blue by adding me to a group email after leaving me out.  Whenever I hear from them, it greatly upsets me. 3. I reported their email as spam  and set up other filters so I would not hear from them again.  Otherwise, I have decided to keep going no contact. - I went up to pick out an outfit for an upcoming event next month.  1. I tried on the dress while I was there and thought it fit 2. I tried the dress on again last Saturday only to find that it did not fit. 3. During the process, I ended up with a big scratch from the the tiny clasp that holds the dress together - I had groceries in three paper bags last Friday  1. One broke on the the bus 2. The other broke when I was getting out of my ride share service when finally getting home
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Mittens, back after awhile...
by mittens8774
Last post
 January 5th
...See more Hello and sorry to those I may have worried after I disappeared for a awhile 3: I just withdrew from everything after things got to a terrible point although slowly I have begun to recover and get back into social things all together, most recently I had a cook out with my friends which was fun and I have been told I am very good with grills!  Then as of tonight I am starting to clean up my room and get it back into working order since it used to be my own little workshop to mess with electronics or just work on all sort of projects.  I'll update you all on my progress, otherwise take care, and have a nice night!  - From Mittens, 1/2/2026
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Digital journaling vs Notebook journaling
by Revelationsound
Last post
 January 2nd
...See more I use a Remarkable 2 for journaling and organization. Within it, I’ve created a dedicated folder for my daily journal and a separate folder for Gratitude journaling, where I record at least three things I’m grateful for each day. I’ve found that typing feels less reflective than writing by hand, so I exclusively journal with the stylus. Over time, the Remarkable 2 has become my diary, gratitude journal, and even a replacement for my Franklin Planner, thanks to its excellent daily planning features. Recently, I began exploring the experience of journaling in a traditional notebook to compare it with digital journaling. I discovered the German brand Leuchtturm1917, which receives consistently strong reviews. Their notebooks come in different paper weights—80 g/m² and 120 g/m². The 80 g paper is lighter but can show ghosting, while the 120 g paper is thicker and generally preferred. I was also surprised to learn that dotted pages are more popular than lined ones. On the Remarkable 2, I prefer lined templates since the dots are faint, but dotted paper offers flexibility for layouts, diagrams, and creative structures. After some research and watching several reviews, I purchased a Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebook with 120 g dotted paper. The A5 size feels like a medium-sized book and works well for journaling. Getting started with a physical notebook required more decisions—choosing the size, paper weight, and ruling style—but I’ve found the dotted format surprisingly versatile. Writing on the right-hand page feels smoother, while the left side can be slightly raised at the corner. There are several features I appreciate about the Leuchtturm notebook: * Numbered pages and a table of contents at the front, which make it easy to organize and reference special entries. * Excellent paper and binding quality, which give the notebook a premium feel. * The option to pair it with a Leuchtturm pen, which I purchased to compare with my usual pens. I wanted to see whether investing in a $25 ballpoint offered a noticeable improvement over standard pens. Writing in a notebook feels different from using the Remarkable 2. I wouldn’t say one is better than the other—they each have unique strengths. The Remarkable 2 offers clear advantages such as cloud backup and the ability to erase mistakes instantly, while the notebook is more compact and provides a tactile, traditional writing experience. At the moment, I’m journaling in both: the notebook for Gratitude entries and the Remarkable 2 for my daily journal. After several months, I’ll decide which format suits me best. I’d love to hear from others who use both a digital notebook like the Remarkable 2 and a traditional notebook. What has your experience been? What pros and cons have you found, and which do you prefer?

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