Not Your Therapist, But Your Journal is Taking Notes Anyway

Let’s be honest: therapy is great. But sometimes, what you really need is a $14.95 notebook that lets you spiral without judgment while you drink wine in sweatpants. That, my friend, is what we call a journal. Specifically, a Dual Threads journal. Because your inner chaos deserves pages that can keep up.

Welcome to the chaotic-good world of journaling—where your notebook knows more about your ex than your best friend, and your pen is the only thing that hasn’t ghosted you this year.

Why Journaling Still Slaps in the Era of Voice Notes and Oversharing

Sure, you could vent to your group chat, but let’s face it: that three-message limit before everyone starts replying with memes isn’t cutting it anymore. Journaling offers:

• Privacy: You can say things in your journal that would get you roasted in the group chat.
• Clarity: Writing it out = brain dump = emotional detox.
• Consistency: Your journal never leaves you on read.

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Journaling vs. Therapy (Spoiler: You Can Do Both)

We’re not saying don’t go to therapy. We’re just saying there’s room for both a licensed professional and a sass-covered spiral log in your life. Journaling helps you:

• Prep for therapy (aka, make a list of grievances so you don’t forget them mid-session)
• Process post-therapy thoughts
• Keep tabs on patterns your therapist keeps pointing out but you keep ignoring

Meet the Chaos Journal: For When You’re Not Okay, But Also Don’t Want to Talk About It

The Chaos Journal isn’t about perfection. It’s about permission. Permission to:

• Scribble nonsense

• Write in all caps

• Cry on the pages (we recommend a waterproof pen)

• Draw angry doodles of your boss

Check out our Journals designed specifically for the barely-holding-it-together among us.

What to Write in Your Journal When You Don’t Know What to Write

Some days the words flow. Other days you open your journal and stare into the void. For those moments, here are some journal prompts that won’t make you roll your eyes:

1. What’s one thing that annoyed me today and why did it hit a nerve?
2. What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?
3. What’s a win I didn’t celebrate because it felt too small?
4. Who am I mad at and what would I say if I had zero filter?
5. What’s the nicest thing I’ve done for myself lately?

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Why Dual Threads Journals Are the Main Character

You could grab a blank notebook from the clearance bin. OR you could get a Dual Threads journal that matches your vibe and makes you want to spill your guts. Our journals feature:

• Soft-touch covers with sass, sarcasm, or stunning design
• High-quality paper that can handle emotional ink
• Compact size so you can cry in your car in style

Whether you want to trauma dump or plan your next world takeover, these babies are built for it.

Real Talk: Journaling Is Self-Care That Doesn’t Feel Like Homework

Unlike green juice and early bedtimes, journaling doesn’t require willpower or discipline. It just asks you to show up and be real. Whether you write a page or a single word, you’re still doing the work.

Also: no subscriptions, no side effects, no pop-ups asking you to upgrade to premium.

When to Journal (aka When Life is Extra)

Here are the best times to reach for your journal:

• After an emotionally exhausting Zoom call
• When your situationship posts a thirst trap
• Before bed when your brain won’t shut up
• During your lunch break while you pretend to work

Basically, any time you need to scream but make it quiet.

Final Word (or Scribble)

Your journal isn’t a mirror—it’s a megaphone for your inner chaos. It doesn’t judge your rants, your rewrites, or your mood swings. It just holds space (and occasionally, tear stains).

So if you’re out here trying to stay emotionally regulated in a world that keeps throwing glitter bombs of stress your way, do yourself a favor: get a journal that gets you.

Browse the full Dual Threads Journal Collection and find the one that speaks your language (even if that language is mostly sarcasm).