So you thought keeping a diary was only for angst-ridden teenagers and wannabe authors? Wrong. Putting pen to paper can improve your health and encourage stronger immune responses. The US-based Centre for Journal Therapy (don’t you love it!) offers these tips to help you get the most out of your chronicling:
Ø Before each writing session, clear your mind.
Ø Date each entry – this way you can see patterns and trends.
Ø Write quickly, as the thought comes. Don’t fix your mistakes.
Ø Be truthful – no one is going to judge you.
Ø Hide your diary: if there’s a chance someone will read it, that will affect how honest you are.
Ø Before each writing session, clear your mind.
Ø Date each entry – this way you can see patterns and trends.
Ø Write quickly, as the thought comes. Don’t fix your mistakes.
Ø Be truthful – no one is going to judge you.
Ø Hide your diary: if there’s a chance someone will read it, that will affect how honest you are.
