Comments on: 10 Benefits of Keeping a Journal, and What to Write in It http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/ Intelligence, Creativity, Productivity Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:45:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: tye http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-132 tye Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:06:31 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-132 I have kept a journal for a around six or seven years now and it is not just a wonderful source for catharsis, inspiration and organization, but even being as personal and safe as I am, when I am gone, I will know that my writing will be dictation of much of my thoughts, my experiences. It will be a time capsule for who I was. It will be the only honest reflection of who I am when I am gone. I have kept a journal for a around six or seven years now and it is not just a wonderful source for catharsis, inspiration and organization, but even being as personal and safe as I am, when I am gone, I will know that my writing will be dictation of much of my thoughts, my experiences. It will be a time capsule for who I was.

It will be the only honest reflection of who I am when I am gone.

]]> By: In Order to Write » Blog Archive » On Journal Keeping http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-131 In Order to Write » Blog Archive » On Journal Keeping Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:46:01 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-131 [...] http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/ [...] […] http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/ […]

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]]> By: Jack http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-118 Jack Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:00:30 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-118 bipolar2: I don't journal -- and since I don't, I'm hesitant to say it isn't a good thing. I gather that you haven't tried journaling either, which hasn't made you hesitant at all. Hey, that's okay. Still I wonder: will your self-uh-confidence on this subject in your manic phase be sustained when you go depressive. bipolar2:

I don’t journal — and since I don’t, I’m hesitant to say it isn’t a good thing. I gather that you haven’t tried journaling either, which hasn’t made you hesitant at all. Hey, that’s okay. Still I wonder: will your self-uh-confidence on this subject in your manic phase be sustained when you go depressive.

]]> By: Michele http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-53 Michele Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:31:47 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-53 I don't keep a journal because I wouldn't want it found now or after I'm dead. I recently shredded all the journals I had kept over the years, and it was a huge relief to know that the feelings I wrote about will remain private. Of course, this wouldn't apply to the other types of journal entries you mention. I don’t keep a journal because I wouldn’t want it found now or after I’m dead. I recently shredded all the journals I had kept over the years, and it was a huge relief to know that the feelings I wrote about will remain private. Of course, this wouldn’t apply to the other types of journal entries you mention.

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]]> By: Ivan http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-41 Ivan Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:45:18 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-41 First of all, thanks for the great comments! @bipolar2: Journaling doesn't "stifle" creativity! Rather, I believe it enhances it. Translating experiences and sensations into written words, I find, is an exercise in creativity in and of itself. @Leo: I prefer handwritten journals. I find it's more "liberating" since it's more apt for 'stream of consciousness' writing. But I guess some people feel like the laptop achieves the same thing. @Journal Addict: "Knowing that you’re going to write down short notes of a big event means you train your mind to observe. Writing down problems clarifies them for you. A journal is cathartic, you can get things out of your system." This is the gist of my post. Having to write things down forces you to distill information. @Suzann: I know what you mean. I feels sort of "childlike" to keep a "secret diary", but I usually keep it at home. Sometimes I carry it to the train, though. First of all, thanks for the great comments!

@bipolar2: Journaling doesn’t “stifle” creativity! Rather, I believe it enhances it. Translating experiences and sensations into written words, I find, is an exercise in creativity in and of itself.

@Leo: I prefer handwritten journals. I find it’s more “liberating” since it’s more apt for ’stream of consciousness’ writing. But I guess some people feel like the laptop achieves the same thing.

@Journal Addict: “Knowing that you’re going to write down short notes of a big event means you train your mind to observe. Writing down problems clarifies them for you. A journal is cathartic, you can get things out of your system.” This is the gist of my post. Having to write things down forces you to distill information.

@Suzann: I know what you mean. I feels sort of “childlike” to keep a “secret diary”, but I usually keep it at home. Sometimes I carry it to the train, though.

]]> By: Suzann http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-40 Suzann Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:10:49 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-40 I like your idea of the exercise book for traveling. But yes, I have been carrying it around with me. Sometimes I absolutely need it, and I'm not at home. Or stopping at a Starbucks, or taking notes about interesting people walking by. But you're so right, the anxiety of "Do I have it? Did I leave it somewhere?" does overshadow the benefits. I like your idea of the exercise book for traveling. But yes, I have been carrying it around with me. Sometimes I absolutely need it, and I’m not at home. Or stopping at a Starbucks, or taking notes about interesting people walking by. But you’re so right, the anxiety of “Do I have it? Did I leave it somewhere?” does overshadow the benefits.

]]> By: Journal Addict http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-39 Journal Addict Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:05:05 +0000 http://makegenius.com/10-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal-and-what-to-write-in-it/#comment-39 Oh no, Suzann - you don't actually CARRY IT AROUND WITH YOU?!?! This is risky - it should be snug at home, or carried in an inconspicuous place during visits to friends out of town. If you're on holiday, it's easier to buy an exercise book. The good thing about your diary, it's always ready to listen to you drone on about your obsessions or hobbies. Saves your friends a lot of boredom. Oh no, Suzann - you don’t actually CARRY IT AROUND WITH YOU?!?! This is risky - it should be snug at home, or carried in an inconspicuous place during visits to friends out of town. If you’re on holiday, it’s easier to buy an exercise book. The good thing about your diary, it’s always ready to listen to you drone on about your obsessions or hobbies. Saves your friends a lot of boredom.

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