writing a diary
Why we should rely on it every day
Keeping a diary has many benefits.
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Today, few people use pen and paper to record experiences. Which is why we should still keep a regular diary again.
As children and teenagers, many people kept diaries – more or less regularly. Most of the time, secrets or special moments were recorded there, depending on the age. But adults have also always recorded their life stories in books. Work and research findings can also be found in Diary space. For many people, however, a diary seems to be of little use these days – but perhaps we should give it a chance again? Why keeping a journal can increase our creativity, mindfulness and well-being.
There are no limits to the diary
Nowadays there are different schemes according to which you can keep a diary and tailor it to yourself and your needs. Formats such as travel diaries, pregnancy diaries and gratitude diaries are particularly popular. Companies have already taken note of these diary trends and are offering appropriately formatted books for sale. But a blank diary can also be perfectly converted into one that focuses on a specific topic.
The progress of hobbies or tasks can also be recorded in diaries. For example, if you’re learning a new language, you can write down how much you’ve already learned in daily or weekly entries. The weight loss or diet progress can also be documented in writing. This is especially recommended for people who have difficulty finding a routine at the beginning of their diet. With the help of written documentation, many people feel responsible for actually sticking to their sports sessions or visits to the gym.
Creativity and memories in the foreground
But a diary does not always have to and should only serve for self-optimization. How about a creative diary without rules? A mix of a classic diary and the popular scrapbook technique can become a relaxing hobby for many. Example: How about a written entry about a visit to a café? What did you drink and eat there? Were you there alone or with someone? Maybe you can also draw your order or paste a photo of the café. In this way, memories remain vivid and the diary invites you to continue.
With the help of a diary you can also see whether you are satisfied with your current life situation or whether there are problems. How about incorporating a daily mood tracker? Many mental health apps already offer this online: the user should ask themselves how they feel every day. If your mood is in the basement for a long time, you should perhaps seek help or question what is so depressing.
Of course, these days, all of these things can be recorded using apps or other online formats. However, these applications are often limited and do not provide the creative freedom that many seek when journaling. A book and a pen often offer much more freedom to process experiences, wishes or dreams.
For your own self-reflection and ability to concentrate
No matter what form of diary you use, putting your thoughts into words always has positive effects. “Regular diary writing helps to better understand and classify thoughts and feelings. It promotes focus on one’s own self, one’s own self-reflection, and also stimulates the ability to concentrate,” For example, it says on the Oberberg Kliniken website.
So if you’re looking for a hobby and maybe want to change something in your life at the same time, you should practice keeping a diary. In principle, there are no rules, but it is advisable to refer to them on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter what time you write something down or how long the entry is. If something seems worth remembering, then it can be recorded.