What To Do

Keep a journal for 30 days.

 

How To Do It

Step 1:

Find a journal, diary, notebook, or sketchbook.

 

Step 2:

For 30 consecutive days write a journal entry.

 

Step 3:

Don't feel confined to just writing about the events of the day.

Explore additional topics:

 

Favorite part of the day and why

Least favorite part of the day and why

Keep a record of your dreams

Make a Bucket List

Words of Wisdom - your favorite words of advice or quotes

Describe your perfect day

Share a mistake you never want to make

Sketch part of your day

 

Step 4:

At the end of 30 days re-read your entries. Consider the following:

 

What have I learned about myself?

...about my environment?

...about my family and relationships?

 

Step 5:

Keep your journal in a safe place and keep writing! If you kept an electronic journal make sure to print out your entries; files can get deleted, corrupt, or lost.

 

Click for Additional Resources:

119 Journal Prompts

The Great Diary Project

Samuel Pepys Diary

 

 

How Is This Family History?

 

A journal is the best possible primary source there is for a family member. Nothing allows you to get to know someone who has passed away than reading about their thoughts, dreams, and actions. A journal will serve as a important record not only for you but for your future family as well.

 

 

Make Memoirs.

Make History.