Writing in a journal helps you to express the things you've always wanted to say about, but did not have time to write. Solutions to problems in life and relationships become clearer when you write them down; so apply these top five rules of journal writing.
Pick a regular time for writing in your journal each day. Evenings are great as you can reflect and write about life happenings from the day. Find a quiet place where you will not be interrupted.
Why do you want to keep a journal? The answer to the question will give you personal reasons for writing in a journal. As you write, remember these reasons as you express the things you've always wanted to say, but did not have time to write.
Resist the urge to wordsmith or critique your writing. Don't stop to correct spelling or sentence structure. Just let it flow from your thoughts and experiences, and write in your own voice as if you were talking out loud.
At the end of each week, go back and read that week's journal entries. Notice your moods and emotions and think the impact they had on your life experiences during the week.
Summarize what you are learning and how you will apply important lessons to improve your life. Read these summaries each year before setting life and career goals.
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