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journal book can be the best companion through life's journey! Purchase a book you feel comfortable with. Is the size of the journal easy to hold? Do the pages lie flat?

Will it fit in your purse, locker or book bag? These are some of the questions to ask yourself before making a purchase. Some books have line-ruled, graph or blank paper, allowing individual preferences. Make sure the paper is acid-free so your written words can be preserved and enjoyed for a lifetime. Journal Jots provide thought provoking questions to encourage creative thinking and writing. Whichever style you choose, remember this is your book, and the more comfortable you feel with your purchase the more you will enjoy writing.

e sure to find a pen, pencil or other writing instrument that feels comfortable in your hand and has ink or lead that applies smoothly to the paper. Sometimes it's fun to write with different colored ink. Acid-free gel pens work great! You can even write upside-down, sideways or in a circle to add versatility to those jots.

hoose a special time during the day that will allow you to write in your book- first thing in the morning, as you prepare for bed, or the time that works best for you. Even if you only write one or two sentences, write something- it will soon become a habit and in time a compilation of valued memories. It just takes being consistent and dedicated. In getting into the habit of writing daily, you may soon discover that you actually look forward to spending this time writing and reflecting. Be sure to date all entries so you can look back and see how your goals, ideas, thoughts and desires change over the years.