IMHO the difference between daily notes and journalling is that DN record thoughts to think about or things to do whereas J is mainly recording about what has been done...
I use my journal as a way to remember events and feelings ... but also to record ideas that will become fleeting and/or permanent notes. I then transfer those ideas every few days to my Zettelkasten (which I keep as Google notes).
Here's a blog post I wrote about journaling //wellnessrounds.org/2024/03/22/things-i-wish-id-known-from-the-beginning-how-to-really-keep-a-journal-in-medical-school-and-residency/
@amelchi said:
IMHO the difference between daily notes and journalling is that DN record thoughts to think about or things to do whereas J is mainly recording about what has been done...
This sounds reasonable, but I agree with @mlbrandt that a journal can hold any type of records you like. What sets a journal apart is a purpose, a dedication.
Records can be as short as a one-liner. They can be taken irregular and sparse. When your goal is to journal simply as a ritual for meditation, you don't need any kind of structure.
So a journal can be as simple or complex as you need.
One more best practice: start recording immediately - you can always figure out how to organise things later.
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there are no best practices for brain dumping... journaling is a possible next step
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and good practices?
for brain dumping avoid friction. Keep a positive vibe to prevent mourning. Also, what exactly is the difference between daily notes and journalling?
my first Zettel uid: 202008120915
IMHO the difference between daily notes and journalling is that DN record thoughts to think about or things to do whereas J is mainly recording about what has been done...
it is exactly for this reason that I am asking...
I use my journal as a way to remember events and feelings ... but also to record ideas that will become fleeting and/or permanent notes. I then transfer those ideas every few days to my Zettelkasten (which I keep as Google notes).
Here's a blog post I wrote about journaling //wellnessrounds.org/2024/03/22/things-i-wish-id-known-from-the-beginning-how-to-really-keep-a-journal-in-medical-school-and-residency/
This sounds reasonable, but I agree with @mlbrandt that a journal can hold any type of records you like. What sets a journal apart is a purpose, a dedication.
Records can be as short as a one-liner. They can be taken irregular and sparse. When your goal is to journal simply as a ritual for meditation, you don't need any kind of structure.
So a journal can be as simple or complex as you need.
One more best practice: start recording immediately - you can always figure out how to organise things later.
my first Zettel uid: 202008120915