rereading old journals

Creative Clichés

One of the worst things I used to notice when rereading my journals was the amount of clichés I used. To prevent these boring clichés occurring too often I began to go on the offensive while writing...

Lazy Sundays

Since Saturday was anything but lazy for me I was determined to have a relaxing day today. Of course nothing ever works out as planned and my day was even busier than yesterday. So that’s why...

Using Your Journal for Prompts

A comment left on yesterday’s entry got me thinking. Finding prompts to help you write in your journal is great. I’ve supplied heaps here, or linked to places that have great prompts, if...

Unearthing Fossils

I listened with interest to the news story on the radio about the giant penguin fossils found recently in Peru. Of course my mind swung immediately to journal writing. I couldn’t help thinking...

Writing Style

I’ve mentioned handwriting analysis before; but still on the subject of rereading your journals, a quick glance at your handwriting style reveals a lot about your frame of mind at the time of...

Cycles in Journal Writing

One of the benefits of rereading your journal entries is that you will begin to notice cycles in your writing. Not only on the surface, though. If you study your words you will begin to see the cycle...