If we see “feminine” as a cultural signifier, standing for the historically determined social construction of feminine behavior, psychological characteristics, and the like, then the diary is a feminine form.

From the seventeenth century, when diaries as we know them came into being, through the mid-20th century, lots of men and lots of women wrote lots of diaries, but most well-known diarists were men.

Of course (many) men write in their journals. Many famous men have published their journals, but you don’t have to reveal your journal to anyone.

Keep it Simple and Start Slow If you don’t think you can commit to a journaling schedule, start slow. Five mins here, seven minutes there; the idea is to slowly incorporate it into your daily routine. It doesn’t matter where or how you start; you can write a single page, or even a single sentence.

Keeping a journal is not an unsual practice, regardless of your gender. Sure, you might cringe at the thought of your journal being a “dear diary” and some close-minded, gender-biased people might poke fun at it. But no. It’s not weird at all.

It is a system that can help your kids keep track of the past, plan for the future and think about the present. A bullet journal is a system for your kids to record everything from their day, their feelings and emotions and school assignments. It also includes a sketchbook and an idea generation space.

Here are 30 bullet journal page ideas that you need if you’re a student.

1. Hand in dates.
2. Contact details for tutors/mentors/group members.
3. Class timetable.
4. Important dates (semesters, reading weeks, hand ins)
5. Grade tracker.
6. Budget.
7. Spending log.
8. Vocab list.

Bullet journaling can be a great way to organise yourself for school (college, university etc.) and stay focused throughout the year. You can choose to have a separate bullet journal dedicated only for your school needs and keep another one for your personal life.

Recap: 6 Journaling Ideas

1. Write down your goals every day.
2. Keep a daily log.
3. Journal three things you’re grateful for every day.
4. Journal your problems.
5. Journal your stresses.
6. Journal your answer to “What’s the best thing that happened today?” every night before bed.

It’s simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and improve your mental health.