I've recently started keeping a journal, it's really useful for becoming aware about how you really spend your time and it's great motivation for change.
Seeing just how little you actually achieve on certain days makes you realise just how important this time is, which can either make you depressed or you can utilise it for creative energy.
I write down significant things that happen as well as thoughts which is interesting to look back on. I also have 2 questions I regularly ask:
1) What went well today? (gives you a sense of progress, I reflect on this in a monthly review and it helps you to realise just how much you had done)
2) What didn't go so well today + how to improve? (Any failures, procrastination etc goes here and this really is the most important part - listing and implementing the changes that will bring you the success you want.
All achievements and improvements I make are then summarised into a Monthly Review document, compiled with other monthly info such as total hours writing, income/expenses and progress on annual goals. This I find is be best way to keep track of and stay focused on your goals.
Seeing just how little you actually achieve on certain days makes you realise just how important this time is, which can either make you depressed or you can utilise it for creative energy.
I write down significant things that happen as well as thoughts which is interesting to look back on. I also have 2 questions I regularly ask:
1) What went well today? (gives you a sense of progress, I reflect on this in a monthly review and it helps you to realise just how much you had done)
2) What didn't go so well today + how to improve? (Any failures, procrastination etc goes here and this really is the most important part - listing and implementing the changes that will bring you the success you want.
All achievements and improvements I make are then summarised into a Monthly Review document, compiled with other monthly info such as total hours writing, income/expenses and progress on annual goals. This I find is be best way to keep track of and stay focused on your goals.