The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Journal

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Life is full of ups and downs. And sometimes the downs seem to outweigh the ups. On any given day, your face breaks out, you can't find a job, you lose an election at school, you get dumped by your one true love, your parents don't let you take the car, your best friend talks behind your back, you get a parking ticket, and you flunk a test. There's no doubt about it. Sometimes life just seems to have a way of beating you down. That's why it's so important to find ways to build yourself back up. You need to take time to renew and recharge the greatest thing you've got going for yourself - you!

There are many ways to renew. Some teens like to listen to their favorite music, others like to exercise, still others like to spend time in nature. When I was a teen, I loved writing in my journal. It was my way of building myself back up. If you're a journal keeper, you already know what I'm talking about. If you've never kept a journal, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Keeping a journal can do wonders for your well-being. It can become your solace, your best friend, the only place where you can fully express yourself no matter how angry, happy, scared, love crazed, insecure, or confused you feel. You can pour your heart in your journal, and it will always listen. It won't talk back. And it won't talk behind your back. Writing down your deepest thoughts and emotions can clear your mind, boost your confidence, and help you find yourself.

From the forward of this journal.