journaling era
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪŋ ˈɪərə/
CommonA personal phase where you journal consistently as part of self-work or healing.
Part of the broader 'era' trend where people name personal phases of their life. Sounds more intentional and self-aware than just saying 'i journal.'
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | fully in my journaling era. writing three pages every morning before my phone. | The speaker has an active, consistent journaling practice. | instagram, 2024 |
| 02 | entering my journaling era because therapy is expensive and i have a lot to unpack. | Starting journaling as an accessible alternative to professional therapy. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | journaling era update: i found a journal from 2021 and wanted to throw it in the ocean. | A past journal entry was cringe or emotionally heavy to reread. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | my journaling era has me asking myself questions i don't want to answer. | Journaling surfaces uncomfortable self-awareness. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing a deliberate phase of consistent journaling in your life.
- Announcing that you're starting or currently in a journaling practice.
- Framing self-reflection through writing as an identity shift.
Do not use it when
- You just wrote in a journal once.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Part of the broader 'era' naming trend popularized on TikTok where people declare personal life phases. Journaling as a wellness practice gained traction around the same time as therapy culture online.
- First seen
- 2022
- Confidence
- medium
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