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    Activity #10

    Journal Challenge

      

    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.

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