Before the age of the internet many people kept a personal diary or journal. That was the best way to record what was happening during the day, write observations, goals, dreams etc. By using a diary, people created a personal side of the world's history. Before the age of the internet many people kept a personal diary or journal. That was the best way to record what was happening during the day, write observations, goals, dreams etc. By using a diary, people created a personal side of the world's history. Nowadays, people maintain blogs and record their thoughts and experiences in social networks. Only a few of them use pen and paper disregarding the power of "real" writing. Here are a few of the benefits of keeping a diary or journal in your everyday life: 1. A diary or journal is like a personal, written photo album. It's like taking photos of what you see and feel. You can record all kinds of special events (e.g. celebrations) in as much or as little d...