How to keep a diary every day for a year and make it interesting?
Methods 1: Develop the habit of writing every day.
1. Keep a diary where you can reach it. The hardest part of keeping a diary is to get into the habit of keeping a diary every day. A simple technique to form a habit is to make a diary instantly accessible. Some people are used to carrying diaries with them, such as in their pockets, wallets or backpacks. So wherever you go, as long as you have an epiphany, you can record it immediately.
Others like to keep their diaries at home, such as beside the bed. Keeping a diary where you often see it can help remind yourself to write it every day.
2. Arrange writing time. Many people think that writing at a fixed time every day is very helpful for long-term persistence. Most people choose to write before going to bed or when they wake up in the morning. These two times are good opportunities to review what they saw and heard the day before. Writing at a fixed time helps to form the habit of writing every day, so that you will not forget it so easily, and gradually let your brain form a conditioned reflex to write at a specific time. You will gradually find that it will be easier and easier for a few words in your mind to form a complete content once it reaches a certain time every day.
Of course, keeping a diary doesn't have to be done at a specific time. Just because you often write, doesn't mean you can't write at other times. Once the inspiration comes, write it down immediately. If you like, it is better to write more times a day.
Don't care too much about other people's opinions. I keep a diary for myself, not for others. So, when you are writing a diary, don't worry too much about spelling and grammar rules, and of course don't worry about what others will say about your writing. Being bound by the so-called rules will only distract attention, cause delay and affect creativity.
Personal writing is only for yourself. This can help you to know yourself better, reduce stress, solve disputes with others, and relieve the feeling of being in trouble, thus having a positive impact on physical and mental health.
If there is something in the diary that you want to share with others and you are worried about spelling and grammar, you can take time to check it after writing it.
4. Create a template outline for the diary. Sometimes when inspiration flashes, writing a diary will be like flowing water. Sometimes I don't know how to write even if I rack my brains. At this time, you can use some pre-thought questions and form a diary template by answering these questions. It will be much easier to start writing again. Here are some suggestions: What did I do yesterday or today?
What have I learned?
How do I feel at the moment?
What should I be thankful for?
What did I read yesterday or today?
What are my plans for today or tomorrow?
What is the most important thing that must be done today, tomorrow or this week? Why?
5. A short diary only records the key points. Sometimes, you may not have enough time to keep a diary, or you don't want to write at all. In this case, you can also simply list the things or thoughts of the day. For example, you can record that you and Sarah had lunch at Casa restaurant in Italy.
Concerns about new work projects-will the funds be in place?
I started reading Crime and Punishment. So far, it's quite interesting, but it's a little difficult to understand occasionally.
These short diary points can help you remember when you have time and want to keep a detailed diary. Even without chapters, such a short diary is better than skipping directly.
6. Don't give up easily even if you haven't kept a diary for a day. For whatever reason, you may not be able to keep a diary for a day or two. Even so, don't be discouraged. Diary is for yourself, there are no hard and fast rules. You must write every day. Having said that, try not to keep a diary for more than two days. Once it is more than two days, it is easy to break the habit of writing every day.
Method 2: Make keeping a diary interesting.
1, define the purpose of keeping a diary. Sometimes, nothing interesting may happen, so it is impossible to write an interesting diary every day. One way to solve this problem is to link keeping a diary with a specific goal, and then record some things that happen every day in the process of achieving this goal. For example, you can try a project diary to record the progress of some ongoing projects, both personally and at work.
Keep a gratitude diary and write something you are grateful for every day.
Nature diary, in which you can write down the plants, animals, weather or other natural things you see every day.
Dream diary, when you wake up every morning, write the dreams you had at night in your diary. If you can't remember, write it back in your diary.
2. The records should be detailed. Getting into the habit of keeping detailed records will make the diary more interesting and make it easier to recall some things later. Even very interesting things, if described too concisely, will become bland. For example, you write: Tonight, I watched a concert by my favorite band. That seems too unconvincing.
On the contrary, describe the applause of the audience at that time, the amazing solo of the band guitarist, the moment when the lead singer leaned over and kissed an audience on the cheek, and so on, and this memory will become vivid. This writing is not only more interesting, but also makes it more immersive when you read it again in the future.
3. Record thoughts and feelings at that time, not just events. Similarly, if you describe an event that happened to you, in addition to the event itself and your emotional reaction, you can also add personal thoughts at that time, which will be more interesting to write. Or the previous example, you can describe in your diary what your inner expectations were before your favorite band came on stage, and how the subwoofer on the scene made your whole body feel the vibration. How excited and happy you are when the band plays your favorite track, and so on.
Diary can also be used to help yourself through the difficult period of depression.
4. Be honest in keeping a diary. Remember, keeping a diary is for yourself. Describing your feelings and experiences truthfully can help you grow up and make your diary more interesting. Suppressing your feelings in your diary will greatly reduce your writing experience. Since you keep a diary for yourself, you should record and dig your thoughts and feelings deeply and truly, and speak out boldly without being afraid of others' comments.
5. Be bold and innovative in your diary. Most people think that keeping a diary is a very personal thing, and in fact it is. So, don't be afraid to innovate in your diary, especially when you feel that your daily life is lacking, you can bravely create it. Some people write short stories or other types of novels in their diaries.
You can write down the poems you have read or the lyrics that can inspire you, and even write down your own poems or songs.
These hastily written first drafts may become works to be brewed later. Of course, it may just be an ordinary article in the diary.
6. Add visual effects. Besides writing interesting content, another way to keep a diary interesting is to add other attributes to it and bring some visual effects to make it come alive! Add all kinds of beautiful clippings or stick figures to the diary, and even scribble on the side.
Keep a small souvenir of the event described in the diary. For example, after watching a favorite band concert, you can post the ticket stub of the day in a diary describing the concert.
Method 3: Choose inspiring materials.
1, find a diary you like. Some people think it doesn't matter what kind of books you use to keep a diary, while others think it will be easier to keep a diary with your favorite books. Go to the store to buy a diary, so that you can hold it in your hand and feel their different feel, so as to make a satisfactory choice.
Choose the notebook you like, but it's not too delicate to scribble. Keeping a diary doesn't need to be neat and orderly, and good diaries are often written casually.
Choose a diary of the right size. Many people like to carry a diary with them. If you do the same, then a small and exquisite diary may be more suitable for you. In addition, if you want to draw pictures or put stickers on your diary, you may need a bigger diary.
2. Try to keep a diary with different pens. In the same way, different people tend to write with different types of pens. If you feel comfortable with a cheap disposable pen, use it. If a beautiful signature pen makes you feel that writing is smoother, spend some money. Don't be reluctant. Go to the store to buy slowly, even go to the art store, try different types of pens and see what suits you best. Choose the right pen, let yourself "want" to write, and cultivate the habit of writing every day.
3. Consider writing an online diary. Although many people think that writing in a physical notebook will be more creative and focused, not everyone keeps a diary in a paper diary, and some people prefer to keep a diary online. Online diaries avoid the risk of loss, but on the other hand, there is also the risk of being hacked or the server crashing. Fully weigh the pros and cons and choose the diary preservation method that suits you.
If you choose online diary, there are many websites to choose from, such as Netease blog, Tencent blog or Sina Weibo. These websites allow you to set the public or private status of your diary.
Tips Add personal elements to make the diary more attractive. Paste photos on the cover or inside page of the diary, such as photos of personal life, photos of favorite actors and actresses, pets, friends, or any photos you like.
If one day you really don't know what to write, you can also try to write down the lyrics of the best song you heard that day, or something that caught your eye that day, or even something that made you angry. Write something casually.
Try to write some stories about the places you have been. Collect some information about the places you have been, and then write these in your diary. If you really don't know what to write, you can also write a story about the origin of an item at home.
Add paintings, graffiti and even cartoons to your diary to make it more interesting.
Warning: Keep the diary in a safe place. If you don't want others to peek at your diary, and you don't want to hide and forget where you put it, put it in an easy-to-remember place to avoid being peeked.