Search 120,491 Tips
Self-Help and Personal Growth
Reflective Writing: A Journaling Technique
Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Self-Help and Personal Growth and other Psychological topics.
What do I write in a journal?
Reflective Writing: A Journaling Technique
Observe your life. Write about events that are happening to you or around you, from a third person perspective.
Begin writing with the phrase, "It was a time when...," then describe the event in detail, use as many of your senses as possible. What were the sounds, smells, sights, feelings, etc. that were present? Describe the events as an outside observer, using "he" and "she."
This technique may help to put things into perspective and is especially effective when writing about life changes, job or career, relationships or illness.
Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Psychological Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!
| Guru Spotlight |
| PJ Campbell |
