Suggested prayer(s) for wisdom before writing in a daily journal?

Hi, I am looking for suggested prayers to say before I begin writing in my personal journal, where I try to make sense and learn from the day, and keep moving forward, or where I might unpack Jewish thoughts and study.

The Ata Chonen feels very right for this, but I am not sure it is appropriate saying it outside the Amidah?

I also considered the blessing for learning/studying torah, as Ive heard a rabbi argue it could be applied to all learning. But I am not so sure?

I would greatly value any thoughts or suggestions!