There are a variety of types of journals you can make to help you manage both your health and life more efficiently. You can just use a notebook or your smartphone in recording your journal. Most people still like writing their journal with their own penmanship. While other opt for a much more modern approach by using their phone where they can get entries and photos for their journal. Pick a method which you think is more pleasing to write down your journal to a happy and healthy life.
Keeping a Health History Journal
You can keep a health journal to help you monitor your health. These includes your past hospitalizations, sicknesses, medications, surgeries, etc. as well as the dates when they happened. The best source of this information is from the medical record of your doctor regarding you. Once you are done writing all the important details of your past health history, you can update your journal with the newest health information about yourself. In addition, you can also record the medical history of your family so that you can know and avoid the disease that run in your family. A lot of health conditions are hereditary, and therefore, if a family member suffers from something, it could be possible that you might have it one day too. Having the necessary details written down in a health journal can help you be more mindful of the symptoms of a specific hereditary conditions and spot them before it worsen. You can bring this health journal and show them to your physician when you visit him. This is very important in order to have a better cooperation with your doctor in the treatment of your disease.
Keeping a Diet Journal
Keeping a diet journal will not only help you maintain your proper weight, but also help you select the proper nourishment that your body need. This enables you to keep watch on the amount and quality of the food that you consume. You can write down your opinions regarding the food that you consume. It is also important to record the reaction of your body to these foods.
Medical Appointments
A health journal can also be used to record all of your medical appointments. This will serve as your reminder to visit your doctor, take note of what you discussed and write down the prescribed medications, if there is any. If you take note of every important details, you can ensure that you will make a follow up appointment and possibly ask all of your inquiries in between the next schedules.
A Life Management Skills Journal
A life management skills can help you cope with illnesses such as depression and stress by planning and organizing your life. Write the details of how well you manage the day to day events of your life.