How to keep a diary

Rely on your memory- very risky. It happens that the date of an important event or event is simply out of my head, and there is nothing you can do about it. But the diary can help to remember everything and not forget about anything. Which diary is preferable to choose and how to keep it, read this article.

Electronic diary or paper - which is better

Every person is faced with a large number of tasks every day that are difficult to remember on their own, working capacity decreases, mood is getting worse... Fortunately, Italy in 1650 opened a daily planner for the world (from the Latin agenda “things to do”). Previously, when technology was not so advanced, people had to either train their memory or write down all the important information in a paper diary. Over time, humanity moved to electronic notebooks.

If you choose between electronic and paper media, many will vote for the first, because it is a new and convenient way of planning cases, which has a useful function - "reminder". The paper diary also has not gone out of use, users consider it much more reliable, because it does not have a charge, which means it will not fail at the most inopportune moment.

If you have no experience in making a plan for the day or your planning was limited to a list of products, then a paper organizer is perfect for you. It is very simple to use it - remember all the plans and display them on a sheet. At the very beginning of work with the diary, you need to draw up the most detailed plan.

The next important criterion is weight. Obviously, a paper organizer will make your bag a little heavier. But many do not consider this a big disadvantage and prefer notebooks.

Handwriting is helpful. Your brain develops comprehensively, written information is better absorbed, clarity of thinking develops, memory is strengthened and creativity develops.

Be that as it may, it is impossible to say for sure that a paper or electronic organizer is better. Someone enjoys writing notes by hand in a diary on their own, while others, on the contrary, enjoy typing. To choose your instrument, try to work with both.

How to keep a diary correctly

In order not to waste time in vain - learn how to properly keep a diary (paper or electronic - it's up to you).

• First, determine how you will distribute cases (by time, place, priority, etc.). Often times, people choose a time allocation and plan their day from the moment they wake up.
• Set aside a couple of pages at the end of your planner to write down important and necessary information that you should always have at hand, such as phone numbers.
• Underline or highlight your highest priority tasks to get them done first.
• Try to put time frames in front of each position and do not break them.
• Once done, cross the item off the list.

Having accustomed yourself to make a plan for the next every day and follow it, you will notice that your efficiency has increased and now your head is not busy with unnecessary worries, but then you can sleep peacefully.