The Benefits of Journaling

How to write a journal: Tips for baby boomers

Have you ever considered the possibility of writing a journal? Perhaps you have, but you don't know how to go about doing this or where to start.

Consider these thoughts about journaling. You never know what the benefits of journaling will be for you, as they may not be the same, as for others. Unless you keep a journal, that may remain a mystery.   

The best place to start a journal, is at the beginning. Your journal will contain a record of your thoughts, feelings and daily happenings. Today is the best day to begin your journal, because that is where you are at, right now.

As a baby boomer, perhaps you have been thinking about writing a journal, for many years, but have never had the time. Now you are already entering into semi-retirement or retirement and you have the time to do something that you have always wanted to do. Why not bring your journal into reality now?

Here are some journaling tips for baby boomers.

To start, you need at least two things, paper and a pen.

Write down your name, address and telephone number, just in case your journal is misplaced.

Give your journal a title.

A journal can be started on a single sheet of notepaper, typing paper or looseleaf paper. Make certain that you have a binder for the pages or you may find that you have notes that are scattered all over.

You can place your pages in chronological order or reverse chronological order.

A relatively inexpensive notebook can serve as a journal and has the advantage of not falling apart.

If you prefer something elegant and professional looking, go into a bookstore and splurge. Purchase something that looks inviting to write in and to read.

Number you pages, carefully.

You may choose to date every entry.

Record the time of each entry, if you feel that is appropriate.

Keep your journal in a safe place, but where that you can access it, at any time. That way, if there is something that occurs to you, you can make a note about it.

Write whatever is foremost in your mind. Write simply and use good grammar, as you may not be able to make corrections. Add poetry or artwork to make it more interesting and attractive.

There are other ways to begin a journal.

Have you considered journaling, as a Word document or starting a blog? It is not that difficult to do and it is fun.

Baby boomer, good luck on your new journaling project and enjoy journaling. You never know where this might lead.

Keep your journal in a safe place, but somewhere that you can access it at any time. That way, if there is something that occurs to you, you can quickly make a note about it.

 Write whatever is foremost in your mind. Write simply and use good grammar, as you may not be able to make corrections. Add some poetry, or even simple artwork to make it more interesting and attractive.

There are other ways to begin a journal. Have you considered journaling as a Word document, or starting a blog? It is not that difficult to do and it is fun.

Baby boomer, good luck on your new journaling project and enjoy journaling. You never know where this might lead.