01/01/2019
Journaling
Foreward I’ve decided to give this journaling thing another try so here goes nothing. I’m very familiar with journals and have kept one in the past albeit never for too long. It can actually be quite difficult to remain consistent with entries especially if your goal is to maintain and keep one over a sustained period of time. And I honestly believe there’s no point in keeping one if you’re not journaling consistently. And consistent doesnt mean every day ofc. I know people who journal two times a week and others every two weeks etc. I personally would like it to become a daily habit. So here’s to hopefully being consistent this time round; because I truly enjoy the reflective nature of it and just the idea of jotting down and recording your daily perceptions, experiences and feelings; it’s great to look back on and track progress.
So, first entry of the year: Today was a pretty meh day. I’d say I started off rather weak (late morning) and finished strong. As I’m on holidays at the moment; most days are spent reading a range of things; articles, essays, books etc. I try to get a certain amount of reading done each day and I only feel accomplished and good about myself when I finish off the day having met those goals I have set for myself. I’m not too harsh on myself, but because I have all the time in the world and practically do nothing else; I do expect myself to meet those goals. I still have to work on the getting up early thing though. This is something that I started towards the end of last year and have been mostly successful at. I’d be in bed by 10 and up without the aid of an alarm by 6. I’ve fallen off a bit and need to get back on it because getting up early? nothing beats it. Anyway, I know this entry is a little over the place. I promise the future ones will have more structure. It’s the end of the day and I was about to wrap up and go to bed-then remembered I had to journal...and instead of just pushing it aside and saying tomorrow. I really want to stick to my goals. The length will also vary....I’m not going for essay length journal entries....just as much as I can and I’m willing to write. I feel journals should not be bound or dictated by numbers; just go with what feels right. Write as much as you feel you need to and then call it a day.
Well...that’s all for today. Signing off.
Goals for this year:
1. Do well at my final year in college.
2. Smash my reading goals and write as often as I can.
3. Sleep and wake up early.
4. Grow my hair longer and look after my skin.
5. Grow spiritually and as a person.
6. Do something outside of my comfort zone. (Can be just one thing)
7. Remain grateful always and filled with gratitude.