When you recount what happened in days past it forces you to remember people, places, and things that happened. At the time you may be thinking to yourself “I’m really enjoying this person or I don’t want to forget this place.” But we move on in life and new people and places come fast. Unless you make a concerted effort to go back in your mind to that day, you’ll probably forget all about it.
Numerous times when I’m writing about a day it will trigger me to follow-up on something or someone that I’d totally forgotten about. It’s so cool!
Of all the enjoyment I derive from journaling, those triggers are my favorite.
Have a great week and happy journaling!