Today I thought I would showcase a short simple style of journaling: The Five Year Journal (also known as the line-a-day diary).
For those who worry they don't have the time for more extensive journaling, or fear they don’t have enough content to write about, I highly recommend starting with a Five Year Diary / Journal.
However, each page is also separated into five “annual” segments, equating to about 5-6 lines per year. Perfect space to write a one-or-two sentence summary of the day’s activities.
Of course, there is no rule that states every line must be completed. The sole purpose of this type of journal is to maintain a brief daily record.
While I have no problem writing paragraphs upon paragraphs each night, I too find value using this kind of journaling book. I enjoy re-reading the entries of the past (and reflecting on those memories) as I document the events of today.
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Tomorrow's post: G is for Gratitude
This sounds like an easy and quick way to do journaling. What a great idea for giving a glimpse into one's life. That would be such a treasure for future generations.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter will complete her fifth year at the end of 2017. I am rather jealous of this keepsake you will have for years to come!
DeleteI used to journal years ago and I'm not sure why I stopped. Time, I suppose. Maybe life got too predictable to write about. Thanks for sharing. It might be time to try again. Find me here LINK
ReplyDeleteOoohh... I hadn't thought that life being too predictable could be a possible roadblock. I will have to give some thought as to how to combat that issue.
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Hi! I've always wanted to write s journal, but never really knew how to go about it. So happy to have come across your blog!
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I'd love to hear if you start - and how you like it!
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I recently saw some five year journals. Previously I had seen people using index cards in a recipe box to create a multi-year journal.
ReplyDeleteYes! I like the index card idea as well (and will address that in the book) :)
DeleteLove this idea! I think I've seen these at Barnes & Noble. I'll have to check for them again. Visiting from the A to Z
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Yes, Barnes and Noble has several different kinds. Some are a "blank slate" like the one I showcase here... while others provide specific writing prompts for each day. If you try this technique, I'd love to hear how you enjoy it...
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I could probably do a line-a-day. This could work.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! I hope you give it a go :)
DeleteA five-year diary sounded daunting when I first read the words. But writing a sentence or two per day makes if more manageable, and enticing.
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I know what you mean!
DeleteThe task of writing just a sentence or two is not at all daunting. Remembering to do so seems to be my obstacle :)
Fast and easy writing. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing this.
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some days fast and easy is all we can handle - and that's okay :)
DeleteI think my grandmother used to have this kind. I know she definitely had the dated page-a-day kind, and she usually managed to write in it every day. She would usually buy a new one every year, but I know I remember seeing the multiple-year ones somewhere...of course now you can't find even the single-year ones in stores anymore, I wonder what happened to them...
ReplyDeletethey do seem to be extinct, don't they :) I wonder with the resurgence of analog planners, if these kinds of diaries will resurrect as well.
DeleteI don't think I've seen one of these. I have a gardening journal that's turned into something like this but is much messier than a neat 5 years on a page. And my calendar journals tend to get used again and again for about 4-5 years but I seem to have months I write and many I don't. Great posts and theme.
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