Over the years I’ve noticed that creatives tend to be one class of people who tend to have an abundance of notebooks. Often blank and waiting for the “right” project.
The collection can grow quite large and will also sometimes be accompanied with a collection of pens to use with the “someday” notebooks.
We’ll I’m here to give you permission, no to demand, that you break open one of your notebooks and use it frivolously as a reflective journal. Much like the practice of morning pages the reflective journal should be a daily exercise but it’s a bit more intentional. It can blend the line between diary and work log in that you simply record what you did and what you saw but more importantly add some reflection to the mix. Specifically what did you learn, how did you feel, and what do you think you will need to do differently next time?
That’s it. Three questions at the end of a simple narrative of your observations and experiences.
A reflective journal can be a tremendous boost to your productivity. As well as a significant boost to your confidence. No one needs to see it, it can be an excuse to use a cool journal, and a fun pen.
What happened today? What did you learn? How did you feel? What (if anything) do you need to do differently?