Learn how to keep journaling on days when you lack motivation—by using simple strategies to build momentum and stay consistent.

Learn more about how you can implement the power of perseverance to develop your own journaling habit:

There will be days when journaling feels like a chore—not because life is too hard, but because you just can’t be bothered.

This lesson isn’t about pushing through burnout.

It’s about learning how to stay consistent when you’re tempted to procrastinate.

The solution?

Start small, and build from there.

One of the most powerful tools for habit consistency is the 2-Minute Rule:

“When you don’t feel like doing something, commit to doing just the first 2 minutes.”

Applied to journaling:

📓 Write one sentence. That’s it. Then stop—or keep going if you feel like it.

When motivation is low, momentum matters more than willpower.

Have a sentence ready to go for the days you feel resistance.

It could be as simple as:

“I don’t know what to write today.”

That one line breaks the barrier and gets your pen moving.

You’re welcome to use that, or craft your own:

• Something inspired by your Purpose

• A line of gratitude

• A reflection or question you return to often

The key is: make it easy to start.

Building momentum also means tracking your progress.

Just like Duolingo’s streak feature helped them reach 17M daily users, tracking your journaling streak can give you a sense of accomplishment and a reason to keep going.

📅 Use the printable Habit Tracker to mark each day you journal.

You’ll be surprised how motivating it is to see your streak grow.

📓 Do this now:

• Write your own go-to starter sentence

• Print the Habit Tracker and post it somewhere visible

• Mark your next journal entry—even if it’s just one line

🖨️ Print the Annual Habit Tracker

📝 Decide on your simple starter sentence

💬 Share your sentence in the comments if you’d like to encourage others!

• The 2-Minute Rule – JamesClear.com

• Duolingo’s Streak Feature – SensorTower.com