Dot Journaling: A Practical Guide: How to Start and Keep the Planner, To-Do List, and Diary That’ll Actually Help You Get Your Life Together

by Rachel Wilkerson Miller

Planners and to-do lists typically focus on what you’re going to do, and diaries tend to focus on the things you’ve already done. But combining all of these things gives us a complete picture of who we are.

our tasks, habits, and routines actually reveal a lot about what we prioritize, what we aspire to, and who we are.

being organized is one way I practice self-care.

Writing in a diary is, at its core, a declaration that your voice matters.

finding your voice in private makes it much easier to find your voice in public.

core reasons for dot journaling: organization, self-reflection, self-improvement, and getting stuff done.

That’s the beauty of this system—you can let any part of it go without guilt if you discover that it doesn’t make sense for you.

habit trackers are an excellent way to visualize the progress you’re making on your personal goals.

I guess in my diary I’m not afraid to be boring. It’s not my job to entertain anyone in my diary. —David Sedaris