From Samuel Pepys to Adrian Mole and, of course, Bridget Jones – they’ve all provided great diary reading. And for those with diaries of their own, there’s something comforting about picking up a pen and keeping a record – even if entries are for your eyes only.
These days, however, it’s all about the journal – modern-day diary-keeping, with a focus on goals and self-improvement, reflection and wellness, problem-solving and creativity. This is not just an account of what you did