The world is a busy place. It seems like everyone has so much going on that it can be hard to remember what happened just yesterday, let alone last year! And yet we live in such an interesting and changing time that we would regret not documenting it for future generations. So how do you keep up with all of your memories? You start by writing them down in a journal! Here are some things to think about when starting your own journal:
Record your tasks that day.
You should always start your journal by writing down what you did that day. This is not only practical (so you know where to pick up the next time), but it also serves as a great reminder of all the wonderful things you accomplished throughout your life! Remember how proud of yourself you were for graduating college? Or maybe even taking out the trash without being told? Capture it all in your journal so you can look back on those memories later.
Next, write down any stories that stand out to you.
Stories are a great way to document what happened throughout an event or period of time. It’s easy just to say “I went to the store and bought groceries”, but that doesn’t really say much about what happened. What if you got lost? Or ran into an old friend? Write down all of the details so you can look back later and laugh at how embarrassing it was!
Last, take note of your thoughts throughout the day.
This is a simple way to make sure you don’t forget all the things that were going on in your mind when you wrote in your journal. If a song stuck with you, write it down! Or if something made you think of someone else, make a note to tell them what happened later. Your thoughts are important and deserve recognition too!
With these three simple points in mind, writing in a journal should be a breeze! And the best part is, keeping up with your journal will ensure that you never lose track of what was happening in your life. Whether it’s for school or work, self-reflection can help make sure nothing gets missed along the way.
So start writing down every detail today! You won’t regret it once time flies by and you find yourself wishing for a simpler time.
Irene is an aspiring author who is looking forward on publishing her first book. Aside from that, she writes as a freelance on various magazines and runs her own blog.