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How to use a notebook
For starters, buy the perfect notebook. Whether it\’s the colors, the theme, or the layout, if you choose one that really fits the bill, you will really look forward to using your notebook and you will be happy.
Many people prefer to write everything down on their cell phones. Now that\’s faster, they don\’t have to carry around a notebook and pencil, and everything is in one place. The only way to avoid this is to tell yourself that you don\’t want to be dependent on your cell phone and write in a paper journal. Besides, writing things down on paper helps relieve stress.
Get some nice accessories. There are plenty of vendors at the market where you can shop. Pens, pencils, colored markers, crayons, highlighters, stickers of all kinds, sticky colored paper, washi tape (basically duct tape in different colors and patterns). With these simple methods, you can beautifully decorate your notebook and make it your own.
Write Everything in Your Journal Easier said than done, right?
But it\’s not that hard. In your journal, write down what you have to do at school or work, how much water you drank, if you exercised that day, what you ate, and most importantly, write what is called a To Do list. This is a list where you write down the things/actions you need to do and leave a space next to them so you can check off tasks. This way, you will look at your journal more often. You can also paste pictures, tickets, or jot down experiences.
What will probably happen to you is that at first you will have to force yourself to keep a journal. This is quite normal. Carry your journal with you wherever you go – to work, to school, take it out when you get home, etc., and keep it in a place where you can always see it. If you keep important documents in it, you will have to open your notebook when you look for them. It may take some time to get used to writing every day, but eventually you will get the hang of it and it will become a daily habit.