Who Has Time to Keep a Journal?!?

All right. I am guessing a lot of people faithfully keep journals. I love the idea. I have bought (or been given) beautiful journals in the past all excited to start journaling. I mean, I like writing. Plus, my memory is not the best, so of course I should write important things down. The problem is the guilt that comes with it. After awhile I can't keep up with a daily journal, then I start to feel guilty. Then I write in it because I feel I HAVE to. 

After our daughter was born was the last time I attempted a daily journal. At first it was fun! I would write about every amazing thing she did. Then over time I realized a lot of days were the same and I was really searching for something new and exciting to write about. Daily entries turned into weekly, then monthly entries. 

See the problem is, I need to do something daily (like walking) to create healthy habits. I think this applies to most people. If I am going to keep a journal, I need to do it every day, and without the guilt hanging over me. 

I have found the perfect solution: the one sentence journal. You do not need to write a story of your day. Just one (or two) sentences that remind you of the day.  It does not have to be poetic, in fact, that would be a waste of the few lines you are given.

Below is an article written by the author of 'The Happiness Project'. She is also the creator of the one sentence journal seen above. I love it! Not only is it small and friendly to use, it is so pretty sitting out on a table (where I will remember to use it). 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gretchen-rubin/happiness-tip-of-the-day_b_105605.html

So, if you want to keep a journal, but don't have the time, think about trying this. I mean, even on my laziest day, what excuse do I have to not write one sentence (especially if I have the time to post to Facebook).

Write on!