Beginning is sometimes the hardest part. Take the gym, for example. At first, it's difficult to get into the habit. I remember when I started going to the gym, I couldn't understand why people are always saying that they feel so good afterward. To me, it was just exhausting. It was hard and I hated it. But I pushed myself because I knew I couldn't reap the benefits unless I put in the effort. I guess it's the same with blogging and journaling...at least for me. Starting this blog took a while. I didn't know what I'd write about, but then I realized that I don't have to have everything figured out right now. I just have to start, and then it will come to me. I'll probably write about how the journalism program is going; my ambitions, struggles, joys, and stresses. I'll share my work, too.
The thing is, though, that just starting is not enough. Consistency is key. Take the gym again as an example. When I started going to the gym again, I was pumped and motivated. But once that initial ambition runs out and if you don't push yourself, you're most likely to stop going again. I can't count how many times I've read previous journal entries of mine where I promised myself that I'd write in it everyday only to find that I'd stop writing two or three days later. It's ridiculous, really. I am yet to find a way to be consistent and motivated about this.
There are many benefits to write in a journal or blog. For one thing, it gives you a voice. You can say whatever's on your mind and not have to worry about how it sounds or whether you're following all the rules right. Another benefit that I find particularly good is the fact that when you write, you document your life and your memories. Details are difficult to remember long after the event occurred, but they are the best part! I can't count how many times I went back to my old journal entires and was like, "Hey! I remember that now!", or "Hey! That actually happened??" It's an amazing feeling to restore a good memory.
Another reason blogging and journaling is good is because I've noticed that when I would regularly write in my journal, I was a better writer (which is helpful because it eventually might lead to a better job). In fact, I came across this article today, outlining several reasons why blogging is beneficial: http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/14/living/blogging-career/index.html?hpt=li_c1
This time, I won't make any promises about writing in my journal everyday, or about blogging regularly. I'll just do it.
There are many benefits to write in a journal or blog. For one thing, it gives you a voice. You can say whatever's on your mind and not have to worry about how it sounds or whether you're following all the rules right. Another benefit that I find particularly good is the fact that when you write, you document your life and your memories. Details are difficult to remember long after the event occurred, but they are the best part! I can't count how many times I went back to my old journal entires and was like, "Hey! I remember that now!", or "Hey! That actually happened??" It's an amazing feeling to restore a good memory.
Another reason blogging and journaling is good is because I've noticed that when I would regularly write in my journal, I was a better writer (which is helpful because it eventually might lead to a better job). In fact, I came across this article today, outlining several reasons why blogging is beneficial: http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/14/living/blogging-career/index.html?hpt=li_c1
This time, I won't make any promises about writing in my journal everyday, or about blogging regularly. I'll just do it.
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