
7 Journaling Techniques That Can Change Your Life
The Art of Manliness
Different forms of Journaling and how to choose right one for the day
The different techniques of journaling discussed include brain dump, journaling to challenge assumptions, daily reflection, lifestyle audit, journaling for anxiety, and journaling to make a decision. The choice of journaling technique depends on how you're feeling and what problem you want to solve. Brain dump is a good starting point to figure out the problem. The medium for journaling can vary from paper and pen to computer, smartphone, voice recording, or even having a conversation with a trusted friend. The key is to find a technique that helps structure your thoughts and get them out of your head. No particular consistency is required, and the technique can change day to day. The arguments for different mediums include the speed and synthesis of thoughts for handwriting, the speed for typing, and the low effort for voice recording. Ultimately, the right technique is whatever works for you and is the path of least resistance.