Commonplace notebooks are trending on TikTok as a method for organizing inspirations and thoughts, facilitating a creative brain dump. Unlike typical journals, these serve as all-encompassing repositories for poetry, quotes, and personal reflections, drawing on a historical tradition dating back to the Renaissance. TikTok users have shared their experiences, highlighting their therapeutic benefits for ADHD and the joy of capturing fleeting ideas. This makes a commonplace notebook a supportive tool for inspiration and self-expression, helping individuals navigate their mental clutter.
"The difference between a commonplace journal and a diary is that it has a quality of collected information," she said in a March 21 video.
"I started one this year and it's been a game changer for my ADHD because I no longer need to store 717,272 things in my brain at once."
Creator @arbela.elena said it's essentially a book full of things you've consumed or learned, with maybe a few reflections, too.
Unlike a journal ecosystem, where you have a separate notebook for each area of your life, a commonplace book is a catch-all for everything that inspires you.
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