Visual Journaling: You Don't Need to Be an Artist

Pictures Speak Louder

Journals don't always have to be about words. Sometimes, a feeling is better captured by a color, a shape, or a random image.

The "No-Drawing" Visual Journal

Many people avoid visual journaling because they think they can't draw. But you don't need to draw to think visually.

How to use MiroCards for journaling:

1. Reflect on your day - Close your eyes for a moment
2. Draw a card - Find one that "feels" like your day
3. Save it - Take a screenshot or just make a mental note
4. Add a keyword - One word that anchors that feeling

Why It Helps

• Bypasses the inner critic: exact words can be hard to find; images are open to interpretation.
• Tracks patterns: Over a month, you might notice you're drawn to similar colors or shapes.
• It's fast: A visual check-in takes seconds but provides deep insight.

"I realized I kept picking 'stormy' images even on good days. It helped me realize I was stressed underneath the surface."

Your journal is for you. Let it be messy, abstract, and purely yours.