When I need to brain dump, I pick up whatever is near and write in it. Sometimes that's my laptop, sometimes it's a journal. I have like 3 or 4 going at once and am not linear at all by sticking with just one. I name my virtual journal entries weirdly and randomly, like Rebel Yell or Practice Makes Perfect. In the physical journal I just write the date at the top.
But I like your choices here, perhaps I'll consider applying some of them. It's fun to see your approach and hear about what it's done for you. (Also I've yet to read Emily's book, or do a daily examen practice. Perhaps they're in my future though!)
I love that! I'd love to get in the habit of writing things down everywhere because I have lost so many good thoughts. (A couple nights ago I was sleeping restlessly and wrote two whole things in my head! Did I get up and find something to write it down? Nah. 😅)
Yeah, if anything sounds appealing, give it a try and I hope it's helpful! I really like the examen, but I can't do it every day either... monthly for the life examen is definitely the best rhythm for me.
thank you for sharing! I don't know if I can handle this much introspection, but it's good to have goals, and I like seeing how others journal.
When I need to brain dump, I pick up whatever is near and write in it. Sometimes that's my laptop, sometimes it's a journal. I have like 3 or 4 going at once and am not linear at all by sticking with just one. I name my virtual journal entries weirdly and randomly, like Rebel Yell or Practice Makes Perfect. In the physical journal I just write the date at the top.
But I like your choices here, perhaps I'll consider applying some of them. It's fun to see your approach and hear about what it's done for you. (Also I've yet to read Emily's book, or do a daily examen practice. Perhaps they're in my future though!)
I love that! I'd love to get in the habit of writing things down everywhere because I have lost so many good thoughts. (A couple nights ago I was sleeping restlessly and wrote two whole things in my head! Did I get up and find something to write it down? Nah. 😅)
Yeah, if anything sounds appealing, give it a try and I hope it's helpful! I really like the examen, but I can't do it every day either... monthly for the life examen is definitely the best rhythm for me.
I love this, Jen. I'm going to give it a try. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes! Hope something in here is helpful. :)