# Keep a Journal

By [Untitled](https://paragraph.com/@0xaf1c78082ad5516b42eac797f7db65f0e1a4f9bb) · 2023-12-07

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Keeping a log of your daily comings and goings may seem a bit pointless in the moment, but it can be a very useful tool to look back on in the future, and it can be an invaluable treasure for future generations to read.

One of the benefits of [journaling as a hobby](https://www.developgoodhabits.com/what-write-journal/) is that it is something you can pick up and do anytime–whether you decide to do it daily or simply when the mood hits you, there are a lot of advantages to this activity. For example, it can:

*   Improve your ability to recall significant life events
    
*   Help you purge negative thoughts and feelings, because writing about them helps to examine and understand them better
    
*   [Detail your goals](https://www.developgoodhabits.com/types-of-goals/)
    
*   Add some creativity in how you express yourself through the use of sketches, poems, or colors
    
*   Invite future generations to see life from your point of view

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*Originally published on [Untitled](https://paragraph.com/@0xaf1c78082ad5516b42eac797f7db65f0e1a4f9bb/keep-a-journal)*