After reading the chapter, I have come to understand the significance of journaling. With journaling, I feel free to say what I want and not feel guilty when what I write does not amount to much. Journaling helps me clear my mind and it helps me remember ideas. Reading over my journal entries helps me act on my ideas and keep track of them. I actually have two different journals -- one for ideas, which helps me stay focused and a personal journal that is more for reflecting. I love the journaling concept because an entry can be as short or as long as I want it to be. My personal journal allows me to express my feelings, which helps me feel as though my mind is clear. This is especially helpful at the end of a long,...
Many times, I see writing as something that must be done and I generally put it off and end up working under pressure. Understanding that it can be an enjoyable process is actually something different for me but it is good. Free writing and brainstorming help me see that I can come up with something useful even though I do not know what that is when I begin writing. I have learned to
trust the process when it comes to writing. Journaling helps me capture thoughts and feelings without worry, too. I ca sit down to write without fearing what it is going to look like when I am finished. This chapter helped me develop positive feelings toward writing, which has allowed me to become more creative when I do make the time to write.
