When did diaries become popular?

Diaries, the from the Latin word dies for ‘day’, are records of daily life and opinions organized by date. The art of diary-keeping became popular in the 18th century, and the peak reached its pinnacle during the Victorian era.

Why is diary feminine?

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. These terms have also often been used to describe diaries.

What is the oldest diary?

The oldest extant diaries come from Middle Eastern and East Asian cultures, although the even earlier work To Myself (Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν), today known as the Meditations, written in Greek by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the second half of the 2nd century AD, already displays many characteristics of a diary.

Which is better diary or journal?

Unlike a diary, a journal is unstructured when you buy it, and then you can add in any structure you would like. However, journals are often used for creative purposes and are ideal for jotting down notes on travel, ideas, thoughts, dreams, goals, and so on. “Every great thinker keeps a journal, you know.”

How do you start journaling?

Here are some tips to help make journaling a habit that sticks:

Write a little every day. Perhaps each morning you write down something you hope to achieve that day, or at night you write down one thing you’re grateful for.
Get creative.
Remember!
Plan, plan, plan!
Add to your self-care routine.

Is journaling for everyone?

But not always and not for everyone. If you’re one of those people who doesn’t find healing in journaling, that’s more than okay. For some writers, seeing daily thoughts written down is stressful in another way. If you’re a professional writer, you’re writing every day already.