Should I write casually or more formally in my journal?

Do what feels right and natural to you. Just don’t overthink it because than it will become like chore instead of something that is intended to help you reflect and destress.

I think it’s a matter of preference. I tend to write more formally, using complete sentences and proper grammar. If I go back to read it I want to both know exactly what I meant by what I wrote. I have gone back through an old journal entry and thought to myself "what does that mean?" Maybe that’s the perfectionist in me, I’m not sure. If you don’t mind abbreviated words, slang, or incomplete thoughts written on the page, and if it’s enough for you to go back and know what you meant, then by all means write casually. I think there’s something to be said about writing things as they come out instead of editing them to make sure they’re perfect. The only person you need to be sure is satisfied with your journal is yourself.

You should write in a way that makes YOU feel the BEST and feel more relaxed while writing. I personally like writing casually

As long as you write it does not matter, it is the content that is important not the style of writing.The content can be anything even word salad as long as you write something . It is your journal for you so embrace what you are doing and the rest will follow.

You should write how you feel comfortable. If your mind is feeling more casual then write casually. If your mind is feeling more formal write formally. Whatever will help the thoughts flow out onto the page the easiest is best.

I’ve been told to write however you’re feeling. It’s your journal. If you want to be formal one day, be formal. If you want casual, be casual. Just do what feels natural

What you write in your journal is 100% up to you. It’s your journey. You write what you feel that day. If you have a lot to say then be formal. If you had an off day and something short is just fine too. Journals are not meant to be 100% happy and positive all the time. It’s a chance for you to honestly express yourself And what you are feeling at that particular time. No matter what it is.

Journal should be a place where yoi can utterly be yourself in saying all the things in your mind. So carefully constructing your thoughts while not being too formal as if you are writing for somebody else, is best.

Lol, I would answer your question with another question; do you speak to yourself formally? I say write in your journal and let it flow. If you are worried about sentence structure and format I doubt you are focusing on the purpose of your writing. If formal format makes you feel better then continue but my opinion is just to get the words out. I personally date my entries for time reference but that is all. The front of my journal has little bits of inspiration sprawled in my scratchy left handed style and small stickers. The cover is a soft black pho leather with designs imprinted in it. It makes me happy even though it has sad in it. It is a place I can take my sads and store them away out of my brain. If it is filed in my journal I don’t have to remember it I say and it makes me feel good I can document the past but not have to hold it inside once logged on paper. It’s like a tiger trap for my pain. We don’t want to forget the little nuances that make us well is even the yucky parts. However for me the yucky parts were pulling me down. To continue to carry something like pain or sadness is a burden on your heart. Now I have it written down and I can view it if I wish. I don’t feel responsible to carry the pain in my soul bringing me down. I am able to walk away and feel light and airy and joyful because I got it out and because I did part of my a”Remember to be happy” ritual and I get to check it off with a satisfying ding!

It depends on how your feeling. Sometimes I write casually other times formally. It’s all about what’s going on in your head. Write what you feel at the time, let the pen flow. It’s very interesting what you think about sometimes. Just feel free and write it.