Hi there. I read through this topic and found it awesome! It is a year I’m writing a diary too, and I really find it relaxing and enjoyable. I made it a habit and a daily task for myself. @Fiercely Mild – I would too, believe me. I’d cry if I don’t go through a day with at least one entry written in my diary.

@Jonathan Beebe – Tumble-logging is cool. I do it too. :)

I would be lost without my personal journal. It’s always great to carry around to make notes and jot ideas down.

what have you done for personal development? How did you identify the area(s) for improvement? What feedback did you receive on how it works?

I completely agree with all of your points, and especially like the one where you say you’re writing a book about yourself because that’s so true.

And for those who don’t think they can keep up with a journal, starting a Tumblelog may be a great alternative.
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I cannot believe this will work!

Hi Brain, thanks for the link. Checked it out and liked our statement “Writing helps to control the intensity of the emotions and forces me to organize my thoughts and express them is some sort of a semi-intelligent way.”

I liked this post so much that I have linked to it. Thanks for the insight.

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@Mandiann: I think it is not that important where we write, just writing is important. In fact, handwriting can be a very pleasing experience. I think it’s a good contrast if you are on your computer for so much time over the day.

@INcubator: Happened to me constantely, until I opened the journal ;)

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Sounds interesting. I like the idea-journal, this could be handy so often, usually I forget the best ideas after some time. If I would have it one my notebook …

Ironically enough, I just started my own journal about a week ago. However, I am handwriting my entries in a notebook. I spend 90% of my day on the computer and it is a refreshing break. Thank you for this list, it is going to be a helpful reference to jump start my writing!

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Hi Michaela, learning to write and doing it regulary is quite a routine. Someone said the pencil is the tongue of the mind :) See you at Stumble!

I write my diary for over 4 years now and I’m going to write a screen-play now. I think “You exercise your writing skills” is important, but I also like the reflection habit you mentioned on #1. Overall great blog, see you at stumbleupon!