"Keeping a daily diary doesn't come easily to most people, but it takes less effort than you might imagine. It could also become a meaningful way to reflect and grow as a person. For more than 10 years, I've written a few words every morning, and what I've learned from this practice has changed my life. My only regret is not starting sooner."
"My diary is a tool for clearing out my thoughts, recording details of my life that are sometimes useful to know later, and reflecting. The value in reflecting, however, only became apparent after I'd been writing for several years and could look back on my life to see it from a different perspective. I've always been very hard on myself. I don't make excuses, and I look upon my failures with consternation."
Daily journaling, even a few words each morning, becomes transformative over years and often causes regret at not starting sooner. A diary serves to clear thoughts, record useful life details, and support long-term reflection. Reviewing past entries reveals context and patterns, provides an outsider's perspective on failures and low points, and increases compassion toward oneself and others. Journaling can reveal behaviors to change or reassure that change is unnecessary. Written notes counteract fickle memory and enable clearer personal reflection. Practical entry habits include recording the date and location to preserve context for later review.
Read at WIRED
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