Posted by cubic_me on December 21, 2003, at 17:11:17
In reply to my journal - a survey, posted by octopusprime on December 19, 2003, at 11:15:43
> * who keeps a journal?I do
> * is there a specific writing routine (in terms of days/week) that is both sustainable and useful?
At first I tried to write or draw something every day, but some days I didnt have time, other times I had no inspiration, and other times I simply didnt want to write. I dont see anything wrong in that, but now I just write when I want to. Sometimes it will be a few times in a day, other times once in 2 weeks.
> * while i generally write whatever i feel like, is there any sort of useful program for guiding yourself through a series of questions?
I try to be as honest with myself as I can be. I find it hard telling people the real reason behind things, but I'm learning to tell my journal.
> * am i the only one that keeps old journals but never reads them?
I keep them and read them sometimes, but whats the harm in never reading them. Its better than throwing them away - atleast you can go back to them if you want to one day.
> * is it helpful to read what i wrote 5 years ago?
I like to see what I wrote and how I was feeling. When I think I'm really low and depressed, I can read a few pages from a few months back and say to myself 'well at least I'm not that bad!'
> i'd appreciate any insights and feedback into journaling that any of you may have. also general musings are welcome. :)
>I find its really liberating not to restrict what I put in my diary. I've put my own random musings, answers to questions I've set myself, reflections on things etc as well as sticking in bits of paper that remind me of certain events, poetry by me and others, lyrics I like, even some quotes from people here if they have really affected me. Its a place where I can be myself without being judged.
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