The purpose of a journal is to acknowledge your own feelings. That awareness is enough in my opinion. For example you might notice that the same problem is a re

The purpose of a journal is to acknowledge your own feelings. That awareness is enough in my opinion. For example you might notice that the same problem is a recurring source of stress in your life. Your journal should not turn into a to-do list. Usually, I'll highlight a problem in my journal, and brainstorm a solution elsewhere, or just think it through on a walk around the neighborhood. I'll rarely revisit my journals.