Journaling...a look back at your achievements and trials

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Sometimes when one day seems just the day before, it's easy to feel like you're stuck in a rut and not getting anywhere in life. Keeping a journal can be a great way to really see where you've been and how far you've actually come. It can also remind you of all the wonderful things that have happened in your life. I was recently looking through one of my older journals. I won't get into all the personal details but it was surprising to realize just how much I have changed since then. Things that were a problem then with seemingly no end in sight were all but forgotten now. Some of my achievements from back then reminded me of what I am capable of and gave me incentive to work harder. I am so glad I began journaling as a way to sort things out. Now I have written proof that I am not stuck and a reminder of all the things that I've had to experience to get me to where I am today. To all of you who don't keep a journal yet, I'd recommend starting. You have no idea of all the wonderful benefits that can come from it. You don't even need a fancy book to start it in. A plain spiral notebook works just as well. To everyone who keeps a journal already, would you care to share how it helps you or what kinds of things you keep track of in it? You don't need to get too personal, just a general idea, like I have a relationship journal and another for Bible studies that often includes bits and pieces of everyday life.