Summary

The article emphasizes the importance, effectiveness, and benefits of journaling, presenting it as a more doable activity than one might think, with famous figures like Albert Einstein and Mark Twain being known as journalers.

Abstract

The article, titled "Journaling: It’s More Doable Than You Might Think?", discusses the benefits of journaling and how the author became a believer in its effectiveness after observing its positive impact on their son. The author mentions famous people who were known to journal, such as Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Mark Twain, and Thomas Edison. The article further explains that journaling can take as little or as much time as desired and that there are no specific rules or topics for journaling. It can be done with pen and paper or digitally, and the main objective is to touch a feeling by writing about it. The article concludes with an invitation to follow the author's journey into journaling and offers resources for further reading on the topic.

Bullet points

Journaling helps you touch a feeling and connect with your emotions.
Journaling can be done at the beginning or end of the day, taking as little or as much time as desired.
There are no specific rules or topics for journaling; it can be about anything that comes to mind.
Journaling can be done with pen and paper, a computer keyboard, or an app on a phone.
The main objective of journaling is to touch a feeling by writing about it.
Journaling can help declutter the mind and improve mental and physical health.
Famous people who were known to journal include Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Mark Twain, and Thomas Edison.

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Journaling: It’s More Doable Than You Might Think?

The benefits, effectiveness, and importance of journaling

That is a question, I have asked myself. It wasn’t until I saw how journaling was benefitting my son that I became a believer in it. You can read about that experience in this story.

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The “write” way to touch a feeling?

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Little did I know that some very famous people were journalers. This article lists some of those people, names you’ll recognize. Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Mark Twain, and Thomas Edison are a few of the people mentioned. And that’s the tip of the iceberg.

I’m beginning my own journey into journaling. The images below answer some of the questions I have been asking myself as I understand the many facets of journaling. With apologies to Mr. Shakespeare, let’s begin 😃

Journaling helps you touch a feeling. One of the best explanations I’ve ever heard about journaling is this. You can think a feeling, you speak a feeling but if you REALLY want to touch a feeling, you need to write.

Journaling can take as little or as much time as you like. Begin or end your day with a journaling routine. The amount of time is not as important as the commitment to make time to journal.

Journaling topics are open-ended. Write about anything you want. Use prompts as a guide or write about whatever comes to mind.

Journaling Rule #1: There are no rules. You decide what is best for you. If it’s a pen and paper, fine. If it’s a computer keyboard, fine. Or if it’s an app on your phone, fine.

Journaling doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with what you have. If you have a pen and a piece of paper, you can start right now. Don’t let the system get in your way. Clarity comes with action.

Daily Doable: I hope you’ll consider following my journey into journaling. I have some fun and unique ways I want to look at this topic. One is using my ACRONYM Template. Get your free template below.