What if we walked around with a mirror and it reflected back to us what we were doing every minute of every day? Would you want that? Would you like what you saw? Would it confirm your hopes or your fears?
Keeping a journal of your day; your activities, your thoughts, your wishes, your emotions can be just that-a mirror that can capture a snapshot of you. Perhaps not on a minute by minute, but at least on a daily basis. If you look back at your journal and like what you read, or even better, like what you are writing in the moment, what better pat on the back can you receive, but from your very own hand. If you look back at your journal and don't like what your read, or even worse, what you're writing is making your skin crawl in the moment, what do you do then?
You can decide to change.
It may not be easy or comfortable. Hell, it may feel downright impossible! But resolving to make a change is really half the work toward change. Going back to your journal will help you pinpoint the instance that your character goes south; when a questionable decision was made; or when you give in at the wrong time. Consciousness of the instance enables you to be more aware the next time, you are about to slip-the proverbial "Aha!" moment.
Knowing who you are is a moving target, especially if you are constantly evolving with the help of your journal. It's a moving target, but it's well worth taking constant aim.
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