More importantly, the act of taking the time to form words onto paper increases the cognitive ability to store and process the information in your brain. Writing as a thought process gives you time to think about what you’re writing and approach it more analytically.
THIS right here! Plus who can resist the feel and smell of a really good leather-bound journal??
I've made it a habit to carry some type of journal with me since my early 20s. For everyday carry, I usually have a small moleskin type that will easily fit in a pants pocket. I also have separate journals for various projects or topics I'm working on.
It is also extremely cool to go back and read old journals as a timestamped "record" of your thoughts, mental state, emotions, and life priorities at the time.
Thanks for posting about the note app. I really really need to try something for notetaking in the modern age....lolol
clearly you've got your preferences for journals.
What size is the small one you carry around?
I'm just in the process of designing a new journal that will be published in paperback and hardcover. The image I created the other day on my post about Desmond Tutu's quote will be on the cover.
I'll bet there is material in those journals you could or have turned into post ideas?
I use Obsidian not only for my note taking but also to keep track of every book I have created and the details for it.
This everyday size one is perfect for jotting down quick ideas, sketches, or a few lines of poetry. If I'm doing rough drafts of poems or longer thought processes and go with a medium or full-sized journal.
This is sounding more interesting and I'll definitely give it a look. Thanks for the recommendation.