Benefits of Journal Writing
July 14, 2007 by Heather Goldsmith
Filed under Arts & Crafts
While researching online today I came across this blog entry by Steve Pavlina. In general the entry is about the three benefits Steve sees in journal writing, but do keep reading beyond that first section.
Steve goes on to share a portion of an old diary entry. He then spends time going through how much rereading this portion helped him where he is right now. He gets a chance to show which of his goals reached fruition, which didn’t and how he felt about that, and to see where his dreams and ideas for that time of his life have played out. I liked the way he reveals the sense of stepping outside of himself to gain a different perspective on his life. I feel this is one of the greatest benefits of journal writing.
Heather
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Thanks for linking to this—it’s an interesting read! The journaling software he mentions looks interesting too. I’m terrible about getting myself to journal regularly, so I can’t help wondering if having a fun tool to do it with would help. Or would it just be another bit of wasted money? Ah well, I’ve already spent that bit of budget on gardening stuff this month anyway…
Hi Heather,
It’s a good question. I do have journal writing software, but as I don’t have a portable computer I tend not to use the software when I’m relaxing. I like the feel of the pen on the paper. I do think writing journal entries on the computer is a good idea for some people. I suppose you’ll just have to try it and see how you go. His free trial looks ok. Don’t forget Life Journal has a pretty good freebie, too. Thanks for commenting.
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Hi Dakota,
I nearly missed this comment as it went into my spam filter. Thanks so much for leaving your message on the benefits of journal writing. Your journals look gorgeous, too. Thanks again.