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Anyone use journaling?
#1
I was curious if anyone uses journaling in different contexts, whether as part of their college degree process or as a productivity tool.
https://productivity.academy/news/be-pro...ournaling/

What format do you use? What works for you?
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#2
I use a handwritten journal that I chronicle how much I have left to do with my current degree, what comes next, how long a class should take, I put dates, and all kinds of detail in it.
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#3
I use journaling in different contexts because technology is not always reliable. I write notes on my ipad and then I also handwrite them in a notebook. I especially started journaling when I was working on my dissertation.
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#4
I would forget to journal.
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#5
One of the ways I use journaling is working it into to my focused study or work sessions which is similar to the Pomodoro Technique. I usually record the date and time spent on tasks.

I use 1-hour sessions
1. 45 minutes of Study/Work
2. 5 minutes of journaling
3. 10 minutes of break

Detailed Breakdown of  Journaling

1️⃣ Wins (Fuel motivation + reinforce progress)

What did I accomplish or overcome this session?
  • Completed tasks (be specific)
  • New skill, insight, or experiment tried
  • Challenge I pushed through
Example:
  • “Finished writing the intro section.”
  • “Tried Feynman technique — helped clarify key concept.”
  • “Stayed focused despite low energy.”


2️⃣ Reflections (Understand your mind + refine your system)

|   What came up — mentally, emotionally, or logistically?
  • Challenges or distractions (internal or external)
  • Frustrations or blockers
  • Any thoughts, patterns, or observations
Example:
  • “Kept checking my phone — need to mute notifications.”
  • “Felt stuck on outlining — maybe start with bullet points next time.”
  • “Focus dips after 30 mins; try shorter work blocks?”


3️⃣ Next Moves (Build momentum + prep for next session)

|   What’s the next clear step to keep moving forward?
  • Main focus for next session
  • Adjustments to make (tools, setup, habits)
  • Prep needed (read/watch something? organize notes?)

Example:
  • “Next: start drafting conclusion.”
  • “Adjustment: outline first, then write.”
  • “Prep: gather references before next session.”
Degrees: BA Computer Science, BS Business Administration with a concentration in CIS, AS Natural Science & Math, TESU. 4.0 GPA 2022.
Course Experience:  CLEP, Instantcert, Sophia.org, Study.com, Straighterline.com, Onlinedegree.org, Saylor.org, Csmlearn.com, and TEL Learning.
Certifications: W3Schools PHP, Google IT Support, Google Digital Marketing, Google Project Management
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