Diary vs. Purposeful Journaling

Fatemeh Mosadegh
Age of Awareness
Published in
9 min readJun 5, 2023

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Do you keep a “diary” or simply jot down notes? This is a difficult question to answer because the two terms have overlapping definitions. So, what exactly is the difference between a diary and a journal? Are they practically the same, or is there something we’re missing?

What is the difference between a diary and a journal? Depending on the context in which they are used, these words can be seen as synonymous or distinct.

Diary: A notebook in which a person keeps a record of daily events and experiences.

Journal: A diary in which purposeful notes are written and can cover various topics.

Journaling is one of the most powerful personal development activities readily available to you. From self-help blogs to celebrity writers like Deepak Chopra, everyone is talking about the life-changing benefits of learning how to journal.

Next, we will explore the importance of maintaining a purposeful journal and how to incorporate this powerful habit into your daily life.

What is journal writing or daily writing?

Journaling is a written record of your thoughts and feelings as you go about your daily life.

The beauty of journaling is that there is no right or wrong way to do it. It is a deeply personal experience that can…

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Fatemeh Mosadegh
Age of Awareness

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