Journaling

One motivation for blogging is to provide children with some lasting insight into the views, opinions, and mindset of a parent. Another compelling reason is that journaling is healthy. In college I would copy the notes from class lectures in preparation for an exam. The simple act of copying my notes was often enough of a review. Writing down one's thoughts is a way of communicating with one's self, just as explaining a problem to a friend or coworker frequently results in the discovery of a solution. If you can't confide in a friend, confide in a notebook. Verbalize your ideas. Get them out.