Daily journaling activity

BritishFool · Post by **BritishFool** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:04 am

So I just brainstormed a list of things to write about at the end of each day to reassure myself that this is a process and that this is worth it even if sometimes I may not think so. Here it is:

List ten of each:
-Things that made me happy today
-Things that I approved upon today
-Reasons I deserve to be happy and healthy
-Things I did today instead of eating
-Things that will get better as I continue this journey
-Things to remember as I continue this journey
-Things I will work to improve upon tomorrow

What do you think? Should I perhaps do just five of each, or eliminate some reflection points altogether?

BritishFool · Post by **BritishFool** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:10 am

Also, I'm planning to read them again in the morning as I eat my cheerioos, just to remind myself. Good idea?

ironchef · Post by **ironchef** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:53 am

Sounds good, although I think 10 of each sounds like a lot of writing.

I have a small notebook, and each day I try to note down something I am grateful for. This can be as big as "I'm grateful to have a healthy baby" and as small as "I'm grateful to eat a beautiful fresh orange off our tree". I find it is very hard to feel angry, hopeless or self pitying when I cultivate a sense of gratitude. So perhaps "things I am grateful for" can be on your list?

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:51 am

I also think 10 a day is a lot of writing -- and I think some days it could be difficult to come up with 10. I'd maybe pick one or two thing and expand on them.

noni · Post by **noni** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:24 pm

Instead of a set number, since you're doing it everyday, why not list as many (or as little) as you experienced that day. And Ironchef has a great suggestion...things you are grateful for today.

BritishFool · Post by **BritishFool** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:25 pm

Yeah I did it all last night just as an experiment and it took forever. Some of them I don't think I'll do every day just because they'll always be the same.