Journaling

What?

Journaling (or keeping a diary or log) is the practice of regularly recording personal information {thoughts, actions, experiences, feelings, observations, contexts, relationships} often to reflect, remember, organize, or learn.

Why People Journal

• To reflect and make sense of thoughts or emotions
• To track progress toward goals or habits
• To preserve memories and daily experiences
• To learn from patterns or mistakes
• To reduce stress and improve well-being

Common Forms

• Diary: Focus on emotional and personal events
• Logbook: Emphasizes objective details and timelines
• Bullet Journal: Combines tasks, events, and reflections in structured formats
• Gratitude Journal: Focus on recording things you’re thankful for
• Work/Project Log: Record what was done, decisions, and outcomes

What People Include

• What happened today
• How they felt about it
• Ideas, questions, or worries
• Goals and to-dos
• Photos, sound clips, or quotes