I've never really understood what commonplacing is (I've only heard of it briefly) but after reading this I realise I used to do it all the time as a child, like you. This might have to be something I return to, I think my mind would love it...
So many people say this to me when I talk a bit about commonplacing! Either that they used to do it as a child or still do it, just didn't know the word. Let me know if you return to it, I feel like it's simultaneously so stimulating and soothing :)
wooo that is very exciting! I don't index, although I'm considering it for my next book! for now I just use my dot system, although I think I need to overhaul my categories soon..
Glad I'm not the only kid who did the self assigned projects! I strongly believe doing that as a kid enabled my collection(hoarding) of notebooks and old national geographics as an adult 📚
I just purchased my paper republic journal in December as a Christmas gift to myself ❣️ I love the concept of a commonplace journal. This was helpful to read! Thank you for sharing 😌
I have never heard of commonplacing before so thank you for introducing me to this new concept. As an ADHD girly I tend to forget a lot of things, this is a great way to engage in something creative and remember the things by writing them down 👏
As a kiddo, my commonplace book was my walls. My mom didn't hesitate to let me creatively express myself by taping, thumbtacking, or hanging things on my walls. Very rarely did I fill with paint or writing, but my walls were veritable museums of collages and otherwise important ephemera from my childhood. 💕
In a class I assisted, my students were assigned a commonplace book practice at my university! It’s a helpful way to encounter information and new ideas without yet having to synthesize and understand what they’re “about.” That usually comes later. Interpretation and analysis are important, but a commonplace book allows us to simply appreciate and delight in new ideas.
Commonplacing books are amazing, 😍 thank you so much for sharing yours, yes I have one, not as beautiful as yours, my is really messy. Getting into flow is hard I guess when you feel the pull to write rather then a scheduled time works for me.
I think I used to do commonplacing when I was younger, like you mentioned! I started a commonplace book in January, but haven't gotten into the flow of writing in it regularly yet.
I've never really understood what commonplacing is (I've only heard of it briefly) but after reading this I realise I used to do it all the time as a child, like you. This might have to be something I return to, I think my mind would love it...
So many people say this to me when I talk a bit about commonplacing! Either that they used to do it as a child or still do it, just didn't know the word. Let me know if you return to it, I feel like it's simultaneously so stimulating and soothing :)
I’m just starting my commonplace journey so this was really helpful. Do you do an index in the front of your book or just do your dots?
wooo that is very exciting! I don't index, although I'm considering it for my next book! for now I just use my dot system, although I think I need to overhaul my categories soon..
Using the colored dots as a way to index is genius!
thank you Jakira! I saw it on a youtube video a long time ago and loved the idea, although I think I need to update my indexing system 🥲
Glad I'm not the only kid who did the self assigned projects! I strongly believe doing that as a kid enabled my collection(hoarding) of notebooks and old national geographics as an adult 📚
Having a place to keep what catches your attention makes it easier to follow your own curiosity instead of losing it mid-scroll.
It also takes the pressure off needing it to turn into something useful.
You just keep collecting, and over time it starts to build into something that’s actually yours.
i love that we both have the same favorite pens eheh
I just purchased my paper republic journal in December as a Christmas gift to myself ❣️ I love the concept of a commonplace journal. This was helpful to read! Thank you for sharing 😌
I have never heard of commonplacing before so thank you for introducing me to this new concept. As an ADHD girly I tend to forget a lot of things, this is a great way to engage in something creative and remember the things by writing them down 👏
I've never heard of a commonplace journal before, but it sounds relaxing. I love the idea of making the journal your own with pictures and tape.
As a kiddo, my commonplace book was my walls. My mom didn't hesitate to let me creatively express myself by taping, thumbtacking, or hanging things on my walls. Very rarely did I fill with paint or writing, but my walls were veritable museums of collages and otherwise important ephemera from my childhood. 💕
In a class I assisted, my students were assigned a commonplace book practice at my university! It’s a helpful way to encounter information and new ideas without yet having to synthesize and understand what they’re “about.” That usually comes later. Interpretation and analysis are important, but a commonplace book allows us to simply appreciate and delight in new ideas.
Commonplacing books are amazing, 😍 thank you so much for sharing yours, yes I have one, not as beautiful as yours, my is really messy. Getting into flow is hard I guess when you feel the pull to write rather then a scheduled time works for me.
I love this idea so much!! This is an answer I have been looking for!
I think I used to do commonplacing when I was younger, like you mentioned! I started a commonplace book in January, but haven't gotten into the flow of writing in it regularly yet.
I love everything about this! I will be re-reading and I’m inspired to start working on my own commonplace journal! 🤍
feeling very inspired by this , thank you!