I am a serious advocate for handwritten journals.
On good days, write what makes you happy or empowered.
On bad days, read what you've written to improve your day.
I decorate each page with washi tape and stickers.
Yes, I'm still a bit of a kid!
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I've been using my daily posts here as my journaling. It's easy and, as long as I keep it under 3,000 characters, it works well enough.
I love to write but however I have had my own diary used a against me by people that curious of wanting to know what I wrote. However, I draws a little bit to keep my emotions in tact. :)
Please let me encourage you.
I have kept journals since junior high.
Not kidding!
Give it another shot.
My journals keep track of things for me
And I'm sure that it makes a big difference to you.
This matters a lot to me!
Mammograms?
I've been through it!
I'll answer any questions for you,
But get your mammograms--everyone over 40, and one per year from then on.
I keep a journal. I write every night about my daily events and my feelings.