How to Keep a Journal

It is so simple to keep a journal. All you need to do is write your thoughts down on paper.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• pen, notebook/journal

1. Select a nice, quiet spot at home to write.
2. Always document time and date before you start your journal entry for that day. Perhaps you will write more than once a day, so every time you sit down to write, jot down the time of day.
3. Don't focus on grammar, punctuality, or whether your writing makes sense. Just write, write, write. Free write. Document everything that comes to mind, in no particular order.
4. Some people like to pick a certain time in the day to write--early in the morning, afternoon during lunch, after work, etc. Whatever your preference, just write.
5. Write when you are angry, sad, mad, etc.
6. You get a thought when you don't have your journal available, grab a piece of paper and jot it down. Transfer it into your journal at a later time.

Tips & Warnings

• Writing is therepeutic.
• Writing will relax you.
• Writing makes you feel better.
• Make writing a part of you.
• If you write for too long, your fingers will hurt.