A personal journal or diary usually is just for you and it’s not for public reading, so one can write liberally.

A diary is a journal organized by date where you express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and plans.

If you don’t know where to start, then start by writing about your day, about yourself.

You must always mention the dates of your diary entry.

You must choose a subject. There’s a reason why you reached out to make a diary entry.

We always address our entries in the first person. If you want, you can give it a name. Usually, people address their diary entries as – “Dear Diary”

You must be honest because it’s you who are talking to.

You must trust your thought train and don’t stop or mince words for the fear of being watched or judged.

It's a good idea to make writing diary entry as a habit.