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You get far more benefits from your journal when you write in it every day. Personally, I schedule my journal-writing sessions in my ToDoist app on my phone, so I always get a reminder when it's time to write. Now we all know that life happens from time to time, and you may miss a day. It's no big deal, but try to never miss more than two days. Once you do, it's easy to get into the routine of skipping your journaling, and then you have to rebuild the habit all over again.
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The key here is to make sure you won't be distracted if you hear a notification. This will make your journaling about you and your writing, and nothing else.
Keeping your journal private is important, even if you don't care whether other people read it or not. You may not mind if someone r...
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That being said, you should try a handwritten journal first, and give it at least a few weeks. Your personal journal will be more authentic, because you can't edit your words with a few clicks.
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When you start your journaling habit, make that your main priority, commit to it for at least 30 days, and, to get the best results, tie it to another pre-existing habit of yours. For example, if you start your day with a cup of coffee, you could decide to journal every morning while you drink yo...
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If you find your mind is most active in the morning, wake up 15 to 20 minutes earlier and jot down your thoughts then. This is also a great time to record your dreams from the previous night before you forget them. If you prefer to record everything after the day is over, then make it an evening ...
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Remember that this is your own private, personal journal. It is important in daily journaling that you be honest with yourself - or what's the point?
A journal is a reflection of your thoughts and emotions, so treat it that way and don't limit what you write. Be open and honest about how y...
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This is by far my favorite of all the journaling ideas on this list. It’s also a crucial part of my morning routine, and something I’ve been doing daily for over five years. Every morning, I wake up, grab my journal, and re-write my goals. This is a
Not everybody find journaling easy. The trick is to limit the time you write and find out the best way that works for you.
You can write for 5 minutes a day in a journal or in you phone's notes section, it's up to you.
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Routinization lessens our stress when disturbances and distractions come along. When order and clarity are integrated it is much more difficult to tear you down and lessen the feeling of hopelessness.
Find a routine that fits your lifestyle the best may that be in the for...
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