𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #23: Journaling as a habit

Why is journaling one of the best habits a product designer can start? If you’re like me, constantly inspired by design discussions, articles, and trends, journaling can be a powerful tool. Here’s why:

• 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 & 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Journaling lets you log insights, ideas, and decisions that come from these inspirations. It’s a way to organize your thoughts and make portfolio updates and case studies easier and richer.
• 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Regular reflection helps cultivate a growth-focused mindset. You can look back, see your growth as a designer, and learn from both wins and challenges.
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Start by grouping entries by themes or projects, then set goals, track your progress, and stay focused on your development.

For designers who are always absorbing new ideas, journaling is an amazing way to help you stay focused at the job at hand, with the peace of mind that you can always come back to that great idea.