It’s not just how people hide their deepest, darkest secrets. Keeping a journal or diary is a great way to help you record and track your progress toward your goals. A journal can also look any way you need it to: a traditional notebook, a series of videos, a calendar, or even just a bunch of Post-It notes.
Don’t know where to start? Try with some of these ideas:
- express your thoughts and feelings about your self-improvement journey;
- track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress toward your goals;
- see which changes you’re making are working and which aren’t; and,
- reflect on how the changes you’re making each day are impacting your life.
Journaling can directly support your Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, and Occupational wellbeing.
According to the University of Rochester Medical Center and the American Psychological Association, journaling on a daily basis can help you:
- improve memory
- manage anxiety
- boost self-esteem
- reduce stress
- strengthen communication skills
- cope with depression
Here are some resources to help you get started:
Tiny Ray of Sunshine: Keeping a Bullet Journal
Benefits of Keeping a Video Diary
University of Rochester Medical Center
Penzu – Free Private Journaling Website and App