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Remember the days when we used to keep diaries? And then somewhere between elementary school and high school it turned into the art of journaling? — Which was just a more “mature” {ha!} way of saying “diary”?
Well, since then, I have dabbled here and there with returning to the whole journal thing. But I could never get it catch — or stop feeling like a diary.
But as part of my “2012: Journey to being a better me” odyssey {of sorts}, I’ve decided to start writing things down. I don’t feel comfortable calling it journaling… yet. So far I’m just writing down things to keep me on track with my goals.
And so far, it feels good.
I’m tracking exercise: what I’m doing and how I feel before and after. I’m tracking food: what I eat; how I’m feeling before and after; and when I eat it. and I’m tracking feelings: the good, the bad, and the ugly. And why.
I’m hoping that this process reminds me that I feel awesome after a workout, even though I may have felt blah beforehand; and to maybe realize that cutting out certain foods {ie. gluten, sugar and dairy} might actually make my stomach and body feel better; and by tracking how I’m feeling, I may be able to accept those feelings and quickly move on instead of dwelling on them.
I've tried many times to keep a journal but always end up failing. I'm much better at writing whatever I want on my laptop so I just do that now 🙂
xo
Love the cover of that journal! And I think it's great that you're tracking things down; I used to keep multiple diaries that I'd write in for two months straight and then abandon, and I'd love to pick it up again. Love that you're tracking the 'before & after', it's a great thing to look back on! Hope you have an amazing Wednesday 🙂
Such a cute journal! I often think about starting a journal again, but I barely have time for my blog right now so that will have to do. Hahaha!! But this is inspirational…you will have to keep us update 🙂 Happy New Year honey!
oh have fun! love the journal and hope you keep it up, it really will be something fun to look back on.
good for you! ive been journaling since I was 12, and aside from the sheer panic of what will happen when i die and everyone learns my innermost thoughts…i cant think of a single thing that has helped me improve myself. reading past years entries always makes me reflect on where i was at the time of those entries, and certainly, as you evolve mentally, proud of how far you have come!!