Journaling is the cozy analog hobby you need to try, and these Amazon finds can help

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Whether you're a beginner or have been writing for years, there's no denying the benefits of journaling. For starters, it can help reduce stress and improve your mental health as an outlet to reflect, process emotions, and more. And it provides a much-needed escape from the digital burnout that many people are experiencing these days. Which brings me to the next point: journaling is a fantastic analog hobby (or as some people call them, "grandma" hobbies) that encourages screen-free fun and creative expression. 

If you don't know where to start, rest assured that there's really no wrong way to journal, and that's coming from someone who has been journaling for years. It can be as simple as putting pen to paper, or it can involve stickers, calligraphy, and other crafty supplies that bring out your inner child. Either way, I rounded up some Amazon journaling supplies that can help, with prices as low as $10.

Cagie 320-Page Journal, $10 at Amazon

First things first, you're going to need a journal to write in, or draw, doodle, and whatever else your heart desires. This pick has an impressive 320 pages to fill up, and it has a sleek leather-like hardcover that's available in seven colors. Shoppers say the pages are "thick and durable," and ink doesn't bleed through them.

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, From $14 at Amazon

The Pilot Kakuno is one of the most recommended fountain pens I've seen online. I personally have two, one with a transparent body and cap, and another that's solid (and is only $10 for Amazon Prime members). Writing with this fountain pen is nice and smooth, and the thickness makes it more comfortable. It's also easy to refill with little ink cartridges that you can get in different colors.

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Arme 600-Piece Sticker Pack, $10 at Amazon

Stickers bring me back to my childhood, so seeing a pack of 600 for only $10 feels like a dream. This set is filled with bright and colorful options that you can put in or on your journal or decorate water bottles or laptop cases with. If you like more earthy tones, this 300-piece vintage-style sticker pack has more of a retro cottagecore feel.

Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set, $24 at Amazon

Get even more creative in your journal with a set of dual brush pens. This set is highly rated with a thick brush on one side and a fine-point tip on the other. You can use them to highlight in your journal, test out some hand-lettering, doodle, or draw.

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• Emmoolife Washi Stickers Set, $12 (was $14) at Amazon
• Secopad 4-Pack of Glue Runner Tape, $8 (was $10) at Amazon
• Paper Mate 14-Pack of Colorful Gel Pens, $13 at Amazon

When you enter the world of journaling, there's an endless amount of journaling supplies available to choose from. But if you're looking for a place to start, any of these picks can help.