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If yes, do you find it useful? Yes. I mostly do it to unwind/relax. I think it's a good way to get your brain to slow down and collect your thoughts. What too
by tarentel 10y ago
If yes, do you find it useful?
Yes. I mostly do it to unwind/relax. I think it's a good way to get your brain to slow down and collect your thoughts.
What tools would you recommend?
I use pen and paper. I stare at a computer all day and it's nice to take a break. Obviously, there are a ton of upsides to doing things digitally but for my particular use case I wouldn't benefit.
Is there any specific methodology that you follow?
I used to keep several notebooks for various purposes. I found it to be a burden. I'm way less organized now but it's easier to just put everything in one notebook.
When journaling, do you try to track any specific aspects of your life or just write about anything that is currently occupying your mind?
A lot of what I write about are problems I'm working on. I also write a lot of reviews, movies, restaurants, things I drank, etc. If I can't think of anything I'll usually write a short story from some writing prompts. I have no aspirations of being a writer, it's just fun sometimes.
Any advice on how to get the most out of personal journaling?
Try to do it everyday. My life isn't exactly full of excitement so sometimes it's hard to get motivated to write about it but there's always something I could be writing.