A psychological diary is a "place" in which a person can always work out an existing problem, become aware of his feelings or moods, comprehend the experience he has experienced, and come to some kind of solution.
For whom to write? A person writes a diary primarily for himself. If he writes a diary for someone to read, then the psychological effect will disappear.
How often should you write? Write when you want. Perhaps you experienced some kind of strong emotion or someone upset you. Maybe you attended an interesting event or something memorable happened to you. You can write in a diary sometimes daily, sometimes once a week, and sometimes several times a day. The main thing is not to make an unpleasant duty out of it.
What to write in the diary? There are no rules for the content of the diary. Moreover, this is your diary, and you should know better what you want to write in it. Be guided by your own feelings. The reason for referring to the diary can be a strong experience, impressions of people, cities, work. You can set a goal for yourself and describe in a journal what steps you have taken to achieve your goal. Write down observations about yourself, your decisions and aspirations.
Why read your diary? You write your diary to not only express your emotions, but also to comprehend and re-look at the past. As time passes, emotions subside, which means that you can evaluate situations with an almost open mind. While reading your diary, you may notice some repetitive patterns of your behavior. Perhaps you will find problems in previously written articles that at that time seemed unsolvable. And you will find a way out of these situations.
The diary can also be kept on the Internet at special sites. Personal records can be hidden under the "lock" and no one except you will see them. And you can tell your friends about outstanding events by adding photos or pictures to them.
