Journaling: How to Write Stream of Consciousness ✏️
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2017
- I share a lot about morning pages and stream of consciousness writing, yet I haven't actually explained what it is exactly. Since I've been doing this for years, I forget that it doesn't come naturally at first. It's something that gets better with practice.
For me, stream of consciousness writing is a way to understand what's going on within, listen to my inner voice, and strengthen my intuition. I can confidently say that almost all of my accomplishments began in some form of stream of consciousness writing.
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Aileen Xu
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My brain works faster than my hand.
haha it does!! but try to transcribe it until you run out of thoughts - it's quite fascinating :)
same
I have the same problem when I'm on PornHub
One way I do is to type on my laptop, so it makes the writing and flow faster :) That's what I prefer these days.
YEEEEEEESSS!
i didn't know there was a name for that kind of writing, but i always do this when i feel like i have too many thoughts in my head, it's SO helpful!
YES it's amazing!!
Lavendaire OMG!I love your videos your videos really helped me a lot to organize my life thank you soo much..please make more video like thissss
jacqueline b Me too!
I recently started a stream of consciousness journal and it was the best decision I ever made. Its so therapeutic.
Same! It helped me a LOT to get out of my dissociative years!
This is so weird, I discovered a similar technic, but for studying, I used to suck at math, and always I had an exam, I got so nervous, and when reading a book, I used to be so anxious and not feel good If there was something I couldn’t understand, but one day, I decided it was ridiculus, and that it wasn’t ok, so what I did was, If there was something I was having problems understanding, instead of thinking, I will take a pen, and write basically anything, from a draw that would describe the problem, or just writing a question like ¿ok what is the problem? ¿what is the part that I don’t understand? And from doing that everything else flowed, I kept writing and finally I was able to not just understand, but it was a deep understanding of the topic, I was so happy lol. But everything starts from not allowing yourself to get stuck, but rather just let your brain go. I hope you get my point, English is not my native language, I speak Spanish.
Marcos Ramírez your method for math looks so great! I also have some problems with math and solving problems, I should definitely try it. Thanks.
Oh wow, that's a very smart way to learn things. If you don't understand something and are frustrated, just take a pen and find your own way of understanding it whether it's by drawing or writing it and explaining it your own way
Your written English is excellent! I wish my Spanish was as good!! Lol. Yes, I understand exactly what you mean. It's inspiring!
As an math-teacher I am interested how your math-teacher could have helped you for this mindset.
Me lo puedes explicar en espagñol?
Stream Of Consciousness was the way of me to release my Anxiety.
Thanks for sharing - I remember when I first started I was SO judgmental with everything I was writing - it made me feel like a "bad person" at first because I saw I had so many judgmental thoughts. I see that as I "get better" at this, I am kinder to myself off the paper because I practice that non-judgement to myself and my thoughts. So much love, Jazz
awww it's so amazing to see that transformation isn't it!
No girl I'm not like for you to tell me right like spelling words like what I do but I forgot the words please girl respond back to me and I need help I need you and do it right now you video like find one for me please girl I'm going to have to do this every week
@@lavendaire e can you please repeat that again I didn't hear you but doing my voicemail right now
I've been journaling for 30 years but you have inspired me with this video. Thanks! 💚
omg!! amazing!! 🙏
K. Belanger-Mills I just started like 1 month... & aillen inspired me..!! I'm 13..!!
:D
Lavendaire thank you aillen
I really like this type of journaling myself, and I have been doing it a lot more lately. As a "wordy and creative" person, I find that by journaling and clearing up the cogs in my mind it has inspired be to write more material!
exactly!! it does wonders
I am a Taiwanese.Your pronunciation is so clear and standard that I could listen clearly every word!!!!!Love your tone and the topic👍
I also find writing really helpful because I feel like I get to take a lot of things off my chest. Sharing it with myself without the fear of being talked about by others.
:) same!
I need this so much right now. I think I'm gonna give it a try. Today I had a bad day and , after talking to my loved ones, I felt this urge to write down everything that was making me angry and then to take a deep breath and write down new resolutions to make myself stronger everyday. I know what's the problem. I need to let go of negative people, but I don't know how. At least, I need to teach myself how to let go of their words. 💪 thanks Aileen, always on time ❤
I love all your videos! I just did this morning this exercise plus the one with present self and future self. Just amazing! And I find it so great that you can be so clear in organising your ideas when talking in your videos without editing or cutting your speech. Really awesome job, I'm so glad I found your channel!
your videos always give me a feeling of freshness and calm, I don't know how to explain, but it's always so good to hear you! Thank you 😊
Hi, I'm really grateful for the idea with asking myself "why". I have serious problems with my self-esteem and self-confidence which led me to depression without even realizing it myself. Normally this kind of lifestyle and raising your self-confidence advice videos never helped me at all, I was doubtful and actually they led me to even worse mood. A few days earlier I decided to go to a specialist and I still have to wait two months for the first visit, but just realizing that it's depression made me want to fight for myself.
Anyway, today I tried your advice and it made me realize things about myself. I think it's a great idea and I guess the first step to heal is understanding why we do what we do with a little compassion and consideration. Thank you for sharing and adding a small brick.
I start my first 'stream of consciousness- Morning pages". Thanks Lavendaire
I love your videos so much . I sometimes feel like I have way too many thoughts and I don't know where to start so I just give up writing my thoughts down but your videos give me so much inspiration . Thank you so much ❤️
After watching your videos I always feel so at peace, I don't know you are so real in your videos and every new one inspires me again to be grateful for life. Thank you! You are spreading out so much kindness and life energy :)
If you need a virtual journaling buddy, let's journal together! → bit.ly/2yhhCCt
Bookmark this real-time journal w/ me to play in the background of your journaling sessions 🥰
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I somehow forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
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@Wells Mark Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and im in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Wells Mark It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out :D
@Bradley Cyrus No problem :)
Thanks so much! I just finished writing three pages of random thoughts and it felt good to get them out of my head.
Hey Aileen,
Thank you. I started journaling because of your videos. I've only been doing it for a week but I already feel a lot better&happier. You saved me.
positive people like you warm my heart thank you
I hope you get to 1 million subs soon, you’re so lovely, and I like revisiting this older video from time to time. I love journaling and you taught me how stream of consciousness style really works.
watching your videos have inspired to journal and plan things more. i have been doing this for a while and i recommend this to anyone that feels like they have so much going on that they can't explain. Aileen, your videos and guidance have inspired me to consider opening up my own blog more ! well done girlie. keep the good work coming, xx
I am so glad I discovered your channel. You are truly an inspiration.
I do this everyday. It feels nice to get things off my chest and mind. I've already filled up two books and my third on now.
amazing!!
love this video! I started journaling because of you and I love it so far 💗
Hi Aileen. I am so glad that I found your channel. You are doing an amazing job. I love your topics and it's wonderful to see someone to talk about meaningful topics... Keep being the wonderful soul that you are... You truly are an inspiration.
I love coming back to your videos, everytime I drown myself in self worries. I like the way you express your thoughts and concepts so nicely.
I just subscribed :) I just love love love the way you speak and your voice is so soothing!!! keep up the good work plzzzz xxx
This is great! I didn't know there was an actual name for this. Just wrote one of these entries less than an hour ago and now I'm watching your video! Thank you :)
omg i looove your journaling vids, they make me wanna start journaling RN!! please gimme more 💗💗
I love that keep asking "why" technique! I'll try to use it when I journal later :) Thank you, Aileen!
the timing of this is great since I just started a journal
This was such a helpful video. I find in the mornings I have many thoughts jumping out and have no meaning but I don't think it's necessary. After this video I will now keep my journal nearby and begin to write consciously. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I have been doing so, and I feel tons lighter when I write!
I've just found your channel and after watching the first video I just clicked "subscribe". You're really positive and inspiring, thanks! :)
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have been doing morning pages since last October, but lately have felt like I am a broken record and how can this possibly be doing any good. You have given me the inspiration to continue! And when you said writing morning pages is a form of meditation, I said YES!! I truly believe that it has been for me. Thank you again.
Hello, Lavendaire! I'm from Dominican Republic and I'm so happy that I found your channel. This is a wonderful way to focus on how we feel. I remember that in the last month, I was confused and sad about me and my goals and i dedicated some pages of my bullet journal to make a reflection of my day at night, like speaking to myself and telling me how I was feeling and what were the reasons why I felt like that and also what were the things that were stopping me, why I felt I didn't deserve some things and literally, later on, reading that I could find all the reasons and work to achieve my personal goals. I'm obsessed with learning English and your channel is really useful for me, I already know English but I have to improve my pronunciation. I love your content because I work every day in my self love. Thanks a lot!
I watched this a couple of months ago and I was instantly intrigued by the thought of journaling. I started my own journal and followed these tips of conscious writing. I'm an honors student so I have to write a lot of essays and papers and believe it or not, this technique has extremely helped me in so many ways. Not only is it healthy and relaxing, but it helps give you confidence in writing
(notif squuaaadd) i'm definitely going to write out journaling and stream of consciousness writing now. i think it's much needed in my life rn :)
yasss lmk how it goes!
Issy ayee army :')
Issy hai armyyyy :)
How'd it go
The pastel shades are so soothing :)
Luv th way u say “bye” ♥️
thank you for the amazing ideas, I tried asking "why" consistently and really reached a totally different point than what I started, gonna try the other ideas in the next mornings😍
I'm watching youtube at 4am lying in bed and while watching this video I felt like I just wanted to get up and start this thing right now.
Much appreciated, really needed this to help me with my school task, thanks a lot
Hi Aileen,
I just want to say that you're so special. I was lost in myself but after watching your videos I know what to do with my life. Don't stop with this because you're so talented and the best person I've ever found on UA-cam. 💛💛💛
Kristina Doležal soo beautiful, I'm so grateful
THIS IS SOOOOO FREAKIN' HELPFULLLL DANGGGG GURLLL U KILLIN IT
Thank you for the inspiration, Aileen. ♥
I really like this video I had to do a paper doing it in this style and I had no idea where to start and how and what to do you really helped me out a lot 🥰
Thank you so much for this Aileen! I am on my 5 days writing streak now and I feel more inspired because of this video. I actually wrote down your 30 questions for self discovery as my guide whenever I feel blank at journaling. It helps so much to learn more about myself and my perspective in life
Jia Aclan 💖💖
omg thank you for this video its so helpful. ive always wanted to have a journal but im so concious about my writing as if someone is gonna read it beside from myself. now i know what to do. thanks a lot 😀😁
I just found your channel and omg I've been writing like this on my journal!! I didn't know it was called stream of consciousness. This is my favorite~~
Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon, beautiful with pastel hearts
Love this style of writing :) So freeing. Also your eyelashes look fantastic. So wispy!
it is!! haha thank you ^_^
holy shit this video completely changed my opinion on journaling i'm for sure going to have to try this tonight!!!
you are the roll model of my life
Ah, I loved this video!!! Thanks!!
what an amazing channel -- excited to see more content xx
^_^
I even talk using this style. Sometimes it makes people happy and sometimes, terrified 😅
For me you are an angel when I see your any vid I think oh! This is the video I wanted you inspire me to write I see your videos daily thank you very much
thank you. I remember this method when I watched your videos, I thought it was good but a lot of times when my head was full of thoughts doubts and problems I still felt like I didn't want to try. its too much effort, it might just get me more and more depressed about my thoughts as I go because I tend to go darker and darker, but after a long time I tried it today. just now, I finished writing 8 a5 pages. seriously I didn't even notice that I flipped pages so many times while writing. since yesterday I felt so miserable and negativ, I got headaches from thinking about things there seemingly were no solutions for and today I decided to give it a go and I feel so much better. sure I was negativ in the beginning I wrote that I wanted to cry all day and the next days too but I feel good now. I feel so much more at peace. I'm so glad I tried it. it seemed like such a huge problem to tackle that I thought would take days, weeks to feel better again, but actually this was more than enough right now.
thank you for sharing all your insights, you are a real inspiration and a truly amazing person. best wishes 😊
Thank you.. Thank you cause your content helps me a lot.
Thanks u makes me love writing more❤️
Yes totally agree. Sometimes it helps to put a question at the top of the page and then let it flow and see what comes forth.
totally!
This was insightful in an interview I watched, J cole talked about this idea as well from a book the artist way
Thank you so much for this video❤️
I once worked with a therapist who recommended a meta-stream-of-consciousness exercise that was really helpful, where you basically do what you described for maybe 5-10 minutes, writing any thought that crosses through your mind. Then you go back and read what you've written, and do another 5-10 minutes of writing observations and reflections about what you just wrote, for example noting any patterns or revelations, challenging any unhealthy thoughts. They described it as learning how to be your own therapist.
Thank you for this, I'm going to give it a try :D You explain things very nicely :)
Going to try journaling more
Thank you so much i really appreciate this
love your videos!!!!!! you're so creative and have a good soul! loving this channel, kisses from Brazil :*
sending you love!! 💞
I love this video, literary 💚💚
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for this video ☺️
This video answer my question. Thanks you!!
OMG I Thought that I was the only one doing the "Why" think
hahah
hahaa it's really helpful
thank you soooooooooo much thats amaiiizzziiiinnnnggg😫💓💓
this is my favorite type of journaling. sometimes i get to into it i write with my eyes closed and and then it gets really messy lol. however i need to remember to show more gratitude and physically write it out. helpful video as always
omg yeah!! haha :)
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I actually stopped journalling stream of consciousness for about six months now because what I noticed was I tend to spiral down some pretty negative thoughts and for me instead of just addressing them I tend to sort of validate the irrational negativity that I have by getting it on paper. I don't know how to write stream of consciousness as a way to heal.
郭女王 Tofu imagine you are your own best friend, your own motivator. When you see those negative thoughts, you can express them and let them out. Then reply back to yourself with love, as a best friend would, and see where that leads. You have multiple sides within you. Explore the positive side that believes in love and healing.
Lavendaire thanks such great advice. I use to journal a lot more often but have stopped for similar reasons. I felt like I wrote when things were bad in my life and sure it helped with getting it out but I was missing this component. Replying back to myself with love. Thank you for that perspective it’s helpful! Xo
@@lavendaire You dont know how much I needed this advice. I have been writing SOC for years. But I have always journaled negative thoughts and emotions hoping to one day feel better but everytime I felt that there were no changes at all. Thank you.
this was kind of what I needed right now. I have oral exam today. and feel no prepared at all. But now i am going to put pen to paper and write down all the things i actually know, stream of consciousness style.
Thank you I have been journaling for some time to deal with my anxiety and shit this helps thank you
*_guys wait just take some time just, take some time to thanks Aileen she is just help us so much I really appreciate her thank you so much I have no words to describe how much I am grateful to you, thank you thanks again..._* :D
Thank you so much 🙏😁
Love from iok
Thanks. ... a lot to make me understand it easily
Have you ever heard of "The secret"? It's a book which is exactly what you are talking about
That you should feel like something you want to happen in the future already happened and if you think that it's already happened, it will happen ( I hope you understand what I'm talking about hups)
and it works with all of the things you are talking about (Ok not with stream of consciousness but i think you know what i mean) Sooo i just wanted to say that there is this book and i think it's a good book to read if you work with something like this
This is very helpful. I’ve written in stream of consciousness several times and didn’t realize that’s what it was. Now I can do it consciously :). I just heard Paul Simon say in an interview that he wrote part of “Mrs. Robinson in S of C. That lead to my search that landed me here.
i do this style of writing whenever i get stressed or anxious and my god it makes me feel so much better!
yes!! 🙏🙏💞
ill try it ..thank you
I'm so glad you made a video on this!! I tried doing your morning pages thing back in November and I was always a little unsure what to write or if I was doing it right or something. Turns out it's simpler than I thought 🤗 I love hat you connected it to mediation too! I never looked at it like that!
:) yay!!
I don't even know what Stream of Consciousness was but after I watched this video i realized I'm writing in this style all the time in my life ♡
You are so much inspirational.
😘😘
i do this by recording myself instead of writing.. because writing takes time, but recording is going with the flow of thoughts 100%.
i do journal yes, but for this, recording has always worked for me :) i can listen to it later and take notes on what needs to be changed or healed ..
you are absoulotly amazing! can you please make a video about books, like how many total books you have and where do you keep them and how you arrange them. Plus, ways to start reading books, how to finish a book, how to feel connected with a book and any tip you might have i'm sure we would love it and it will help somehow.
thanks for the suggestion!! I read only e-books so I actually don't have that many physical books!
Lavendaire ohhhh no :( please make one for tips then and mention all the books you have read, I will be super happy to watch it. I always listen to your recommendation to the favorite books you have read and I go and buy them and they are exactly like how you mentioned. I love your recommendation of books and I bought the big magic and the power of now. They are really good so please make some more of books' video I just love them so much plus they are so inspiring to get me go more on reading thanks again . lovvve 💜
This helped me a lot when I had really bad anxiety phases, but I should to it more often. I think it's also good to do this in a Word document. I've done this a few times, when I was very mad at someone and it helped a lot to get my feelings down faster than with a pen :)
I rarely pick up a pen anymore, and I am more comfortable on a keyboard. Typing in Word is a great alternative!
oh yeah i forgot to mention that! haha i'm so used to writing in notebooks because i love it, but lots of people would probably prefer typing too :)
I just started my first entry on Word today. and it was so enjoyable! usually writing with pen and paper does not work for me because my mind works faster than my hand, the thoughts just flow freely and it usually aches after I write a lot. So typing on Word as fast as my thoughts was really fun.
Thank you 💗
This is how I write all the time. I didn’t know it was it’s own style. Wow.
Why don't you have more subscribers you are so awesome!
Hello , thank you so much .
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