One of the greatest tools for personal growth is the keep a journal. I started keeping one for a writing class at Empire State College in New York. Over the years i have filled close to 50 journals. The purpose of the journals have changed and evolved as my life has. They started as a writing tool and a way to explore my memories and evolved into a tool for personal growth and a place to capture all the moments my busy life.
I read a few books about journaling that gave me ideas on how to use a journal. Two of the books I read years ago were "At a Journal Workshop" and "Your Life as Story". There are many other books on the subject that you can read if you haven't used a journal before.
Over the years I have used my journal in the following ways:
Capturing the moments of my life
Self analysis
Goal Setting
Planning and recording Magic Moments
Writing down all my blessings and things I am grateful for
Writing down all the decisions and commitments I make
Planning for all the things I want to accomplish in my life
Recording all the accomplishments in my life
Exploring new projects
Sharing my life and history with my daughter and leaving a legacy
I could go on but the point is journaling has served me well from the days when I was working in the NY Post Office as a mail handler until the person I have become today. I used it to fuel my desire to follow my dreams and to help overcome all the obstacles I faced on that journey.
I have also passed on journaling to my daughter and have also finished over 5 journals that are for her and capture all the moments in her life and our moments together. I also use it to share my dreams, wishes and thoughts for her future life.
Journaling is a great tool if you are pursuing personal growth. Journal your life and when the time is right share it with someone important in your life.......
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