You can also keep a digital journal: The journalist and T writer at large Aatish Taseer, 44, recommends Day One, an app he uses to color-code his notes when he’s traveling. Find a pen you like.

To compose a journal entry, tap the plus icon (+) at the bottom of the screen and select the New Entry button at the top of the next screen or under a suggested topic.Go to the text field to title ...

How to Start Journaling. To begin, choose a medium for journaling. I prefer a notebook and a good quality pen, but there are also many apps to choose from or you can use a basic Word document.