Yes, I still keep a journal. No I don't write things like "Dear Diary" and other cliché, preteen phrases. I don't write in it every day, nor do I make it a priority to write in it every day. I simply have one for when I want to write something down. I've found that while I may not write in it every day, I do often find myself writing ideas or thoughts down a few times a week. It has become a keeper of my thoughts, which I would otherwise forget.
Like I said before, I don't write sappy, heartfelt entries, which may have you asking, "Then what does she write?" Have you ever gone to the store and forgot something? I've found that writing items down in my journal as I need them makes it much easier for me to remember. No longer do I have to face the frustration of making multiple trips to the store, which is amazing. Yeah you could just make a list on a Post-It note or something, but writing it in a journal is much more fun. Besides you look really awesome and intelligent when you pull out a small journal in public.
It's also fun to write down your thoughts and look at them later. If you're anything like me, you forget a lot of the things you think about throughout the day. For example, I often think of the best ideas for articles and papers in the shower, which means I often forget them a few hours later. I've found that writing them down right after I get out of the shower is my best bet. It's also just fun to write down things and look at them later. You'll be surprised at what you may write down.
It's also fun to color pictures in your journal. Since adult coloring books have become such a huge deal, you can hardly go to a store without seeing them everywhere. But why waste money when you can color your own pictures? Admittedly they probably won't look as good as the ones in the coloring books, but you're saving a lot of money and wasting more time.
It seems like we are constantly on our phones or laptops, so it's nice to actually sit down and write something. Whether you decide to use the journal casually like I do or everyday, you will find that it's a great stress relief. Taking time for yourself is important, so you should make time to write in your journal if thats what you enjoy doing. While you may not think of yourself as a person who writes in a journal, you'll find that writing in one can be enjoyable and helpful at the same time.
