Elizabeth Olsen Says She Stays Grounded by Journaling Every Morning: 'It's Really Helpful' (Exclusive)

Elizabeth Olsen on Staying Grounded Through Daily Journaling

At a November 5 screening of her new film Eternity, Elizabeth Olsen shared with PEOPLE her personal routine that helps her stay centered. The actress-producer, aged 36, has kept a habit of writing in a journal every morning for the past three years.

Her Daily Wellness Ritual

Olsen explains the impact of this practice: “You slow down your thoughts, I think, when you start writing by hand.” She describes journaling as a way to pause and organize her mind each day.

What She Writes About

The content varies daily. “Sometimes it's just what happened yesterday,” Olsen says, “Sometimes it's about what I'm reading. It’s kind of everything.”

Journaling and Work

Her writing also supports her creative process, especially for acting projects like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Eternity. She adds, “It's really helpful for work. I have three different journals. I have a work journal that's separate for [creating a] character.”

Event Details

Olsen attended the special Los Angeles screening of Eternity alongside her husband, Robbie Arnett.

“You slow down your thoughts, I think, when you start writing by hand.”
“It's really helpful for work. I have three different journals. I have a work journal that's separate for [creating a] character.”

Author’s summary: Elizabeth Olsen credits her three-year habit of morning journaling with helping her slow down her thoughts and enhance her creativity, particularly in her acting work.

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