Human behavior as automatons consistency → journaling
For journaling to work, it has to be a routine Start a new habit with something simple, there will be a bigger change of success
- Keeping any kind of journal is a healthy way for mental housekeeping
- Different kinds of journals might fit either personalities or achieve different goals To reduce friction people should use applications or tools that fit their personality
- Free flow diary → mental flexibility
- Bullet journal → tracking patterns
- Scrapbook → visually minded approach
- Gratitude → helps living more in the moment
- Dream journal
- Audio and video (daily photo)
🥫beauty, be it things or people, makes us happier, and more outward-looking hopeful
Literature notes
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It takes 66 days for a (journaling) habit to stick
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The use of journaling as a counseling intervention is a creative way to engage clients in a therapeutic activity that can lead to greater self-awareness and growth, both during session and in between sessions –The Therapeutic Use of Journaling With Adolescents
Fleeting notes
- Journalling feels a bit Californian
- It has actually been studied and it has more then superficial good results
- Changing things up might be helpful to see what works best, to keep things interesting, and to achieve different goals
- Write for yourself, should / could help with better introspection