Journeys With Jani

Some people swear by yoga. Others find their joy in that sacred morning cup of coffee (okay, same). But when it comes to a daily habit that genuinely fills me with joy—like the soul-deep, take-a-deep-breath-and-smile kind of joy?

It’s journaling.

Now don’t get me wrong—I’m not sitting in a meadow with a quill and poetic lighting, writing down the secrets of the universe. (Although that would be a vibe.) My journaling is messy, honest, sometimes scribbled, sometimes typed. Sometimes it’s a rant about why my hair won’t cooperate or how the dogs tracked in mud again. Other times, it’s sweet reflections on the grandbabies, a funny memory about my Daddy, or a deep-dive into something I haven’t talked about in years.

But that’s the magic of it.

It’s my space.

No filters, no performance, no “let me say this the right way.”

It starts as a journal entry… but more often than not, it morphs into something more.

That’s how my blog is born most days. A scribbled sentence, a passing thought, a half-sarcastic note to self turns into something you end up reading on Journeys With Jani. That daily habit of journaling is my little internal reset button. It’s where I unpack the day, unload the clutter in my head, or just write about the playlist that had me time-traveling to my teenage years.

And the best part?

It reminds me who I am.

Before the day’s chaos.

Before the to-do list.

Before I’m a momma, a travel advisor, a wife, a boss babe, a grocery-runner, or a “can-you-just-one-more-thing” person…

So if you’re ever feeling a little off-kilter, try it. Doesn’t have to be perfect. Doesn’t have to be profound. Just pick up a pen (or your notes app) and start where you are.

I’m Jani.

And I’ve got something to say.

You might just find a little joy waiting on the page.

Until next time—

Keep journeying, keep scribbling, and keep showing up for yourself.

🖋️ Journeys With Jani