"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
So last week I think I mentioned what a good thing journaling can be. It really is an awesome way to get things out or sort through your own thoughts before talking to someone else. It's also great when you just have awesome memories you want to save. If you're not sure how to start, here are a few suggestions:
What Did You Do Today? - So maybe it really annoys you when your mom asks this. But going through it yourself can get it off your mind if you're stressed, and you may come across some things you were too busy to notice.
Happy List - I've read before that it's really good to reflect on the good things that happen to you, to help you see more of the positive. So even if you're thinking how awful of a day it was, what was good? Did you get a nice compliment? Have your fave thing for lunch? There's got to be something, and thinking about those things will make you feel better.
Free Thought - Once you get used to journaling, you'll be more in tune with your thoughts. Try writing down everything that comes into your head, just as it does. You'll be surprised what you've got in there!
Collage - If words aren't your thing, that's cool. Actually, half of my journals are just things I cut out of magazines I thought were interesting or song lyrics that matched how I was feeling that day. Whatever works for you is good.
There's no one way to do it when it comes to journaling. It doesn't need to be perfect - really, you don't even need to worry about punctuation! I bet you didn't know that Meg Cabot's journals inspired The Princess Diaries series. Who knows what inspiration journaling will give you?
