Journaling is Your Best Friend

“This is what I’m thinking about where to stay on our vacation.”

I’m talking to my husband. The decision about where we stay will affect both of us. It’s important that he be in on this conversation. 

Even when my decisions don’t affect others directly, I talk to myself. Saying what I’m thinking clarifies my options and potential problems. It may give me new ideas.

Journaling does this for me. It’s like my best friend.

Journaling clarifies my thoughts, defines my problem, and helps me problem-solve. Start with a specific problem or discover the problem. Journaling helps me make decisions.

There’s an added benefit to journaling. It produces a written record of my thoughts. Having a record is helpful when I have a decision to make.

Journaling has helped me:

Prioritize tasks

Outline essays

Plan my week

Identify my emotions

Journaling can do the same for you. Everyone needs a good friend in their life.

Do you journal? It’s easy to start.