How to keep a diary (for teens)

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Method 1 of 1: Keeping Your Own Diary or Personal Journal
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Do you want to keep a journal but don't know where to start? Keeping a diary is a good idea, because as the years go by, you will find it and it will be interesting for you to read about what you went through and if you have experienced something unusual or difficult, you can even publish part of the book. It is also good to vent your feelings and write them down, as it will help you understand yourself better. This article is for those who want to keep their diary or personal journal. Read on to find out how to do this.

Steps

Method 1 of 1: Keeping Your Own Diary or Personal Journal

1 Buy a diary or journal. This is only necessary if you do not already have one. If you want to keep a journal, buy a cute journal or you can use a spiral notebook. Look for them at a bookstore or regular grocery store in the books or school supplies section. Think about how you are going to decorate the diary when you buy it. Also consider size, shape, and color.
2 Decorate the cover. Do it to your liking. The diary should reflect your personality! Draw something, write your name and / or write "My diary / journal". Decorate with stickers or similar, you can even spray perfume to give your diary a special scent.
- On the first page, you should write something in case you lose or forget your diary somewhere, to notify those who find it that it is your diary, ask them to return it to you and kindly ask them not to look into your personal records. Make a note of: name, email address, and phone number, but never do not write your address.
- On the first page, you can also write a little about yourself, for example: age, interests, favorite food, colors, music, TV shows and a friend. In the future, it will remind you of who you were.
3 Don't forget to write. Take notes in your diary or personal journal regularly, but you don't have to do it every day. When something unusual or exciting happens, write about it. If you feel too tired to write, be sure to do it the next day. These are special days and feelings that should be written about.
4 Take care of it. Keep a diary / journal handy for most of the day so you won't forget it at home, school, park, etc. Carry this in a bag or similar, and don't forget a pen so you can write when you're bored. It is also very good to write down ideas, poems, songs and make drawings. Having your own diary will allow your creativity to develop and will not let you get bored throughout the day.
5 Have an idea of the idea behind a diary or journal. The idea is pretty simple: write down whatever you want! What happened today, how do you feel, ideas, poems, stories, whatever. It's all yours! Also, diaries can be helpful in venting anger. You can also use the journal to make useful notes about some of your interests, such as the animals you saw, where, when, and under what circumstances. Frequent writing about anything will give you the opportunity not to lose sight of a situation that you might find useful.
6 Be careful when choosing where to store your journal. Hide it in or under a pillowcase, on your desk, anywhere you deem safe. Curious or inquisitive friends / family members may want to look at your diary, so we advise you not to leave it where they can find it.