Mr. Barry, Not a video, but my response indeed. My mental health & well-being have been improved by my commonplace notebook, journals & reading notebook. I was often told of how I knew “little nothings” whenever I shared with others something that I learned from watching, listening, doing, etc. After realizing that my knowledge was being shared with people who didn’t want to hear/listen, I turned to writing. My books don’t complain about what’s being written in them and I don’t feel the need to inform others of what I’ve learned/read/etc. Paper doesn’t judge my words, doesn’t critique my thoughts, and doesn’t search the Internet to debate my ideas. Paper simply listens to my words and provides a safe place for my mind to unwind. Rosalyn (Memphis, Tennessee USA)
I am a big reader, and I annotate my paperbacks, but use a notebook and a journal. I find writing and reading keeps me from doom scrolling and this during the pandemic I was fine, except for being able to socialise and the short period when we weren't allowed out except to shop. Fortunately I have a garden and doing that , reading and writing have always been my mental health resource, even as a child in a violent household.
Take a notebook and a pen if you ever do go to a GP. They have a different attitude if they think you are writing it down. I have a diploma in horology. When I was around 6 years old a Jewish fella gave me a trench watch that wasn't working. He said he was sure I could fix it. That was around 50 years ago. I still have the watch.
Whenever I have a health problem, I journal the whole process. I’ve lately been seeing a chiropractor. Whenever he asks how I’m doing , I pull my journal out and give him the latest report. One time he asked me why I keep a journal …… I replied,” In case there is ever a lawsuit involved, I have everything documented!” ……. The look on his face was a big boost to my mental stability!
I can’t make a video, but for me hand-crafting cards helps me during my many health problems and lets me keep in contact with my friends through the post, which definitely helps. They know I care, and I don’t have to worry about replying to messages when I just can’t.
Mr. Barry,
Not a video, but my response indeed.
My mental health & well-being have been improved by my commonplace notebook, journals & reading notebook. I was often told of how I knew “little nothings” whenever I shared with others something that I learned from watching, listening, doing, etc.
After realizing that my knowledge was being shared with people who didn’t want to hear/listen, I turned to writing. My books don’t complain about what’s being written in them and I don’t feel the need to inform others of what I’ve learned/read/etc.
Paper doesn’t judge my words, doesn’t critique my thoughts, and doesn’t search the Internet to debate my ideas. Paper simply listens to my words and provides a safe place for my mind to unwind.
Rosalyn (Memphis, Tennessee USA)
Hi Rosalyn, this is great; thanks so much for sharing it. I'll make sure it's included in the compilation video if that's ok with you?
@@barrysanaloginsights thank you!
I am a big reader, and I annotate my paperbacks, but use a notebook and a journal. I find writing and reading keeps me from doom scrolling and this during the pandemic I was fine, except for being able to socialise and the short period when we weren't allowed out except to shop. Fortunately I have a garden and doing that , reading and writing have always been my mental health resource, even as a child in a violent household.
I will make a video for page 2 and I will send it to you closer to the end of the month. Thank you so much for doing this, Barry! I love this series!
Take a notebook and a pen if you ever do go to a GP.
They have a different attitude if they think you are writing it down.
I have a diploma in horology.
When I was around 6 years old a Jewish fella gave me a trench watch that wasn't working.
He said he was sure I could fix it.
That was around 50 years ago.
I still have the watch.
I bought a MP3 player off amazon to listen to podcasts on the go without internet access.
Nice!! :)
Whenever I have a health problem, I journal the whole process. I’ve lately been seeing a chiropractor. Whenever he asks how I’m doing , I pull my journal out and give him the latest report. One time he asked me why I keep a journal …… I replied,” In case there is ever a lawsuit involved, I have everything documented!” ……. The look on his face was a big boost to my mental stability!
THAT is another fantastic reason to keep offline notes! :) Great stuff!
Not enough paper in the for my back issue 😂😂
Great topic, I might have an example for this one.
Ah, that would be great to receive Joseph, many thanks for considering it..
I can’t make a video, but for me hand-crafting cards helps me during my many health problems and lets me keep in contact with my friends through the post, which definitely helps. They know I care, and I don’t have to worry about replying to messages when I just can’t.
This is a great topic. Well done, Barry. I am already working on producing a video!
Splendid! Thanks Roland! :)