Hello everyone and welcome to the last post for this week. Today’s post is interesting about self-development and something to help improve your life. I will talk about two parts that are very important. I highly recommend that you read through until the end of this post because the second one will be learning how it can improve your life. First I want to talk about the note to self meaning.
This is something I started doing late in my life. I should’ve done this when I was young but didn’t think of it. However, it’s never late to do this. And I know some of my already doing. If you didn’t do it before, I have a good solution for you because it’s not so easy for some people. You will know this in this post as well. Please consider sharing this if you find it helpful.
Note to self meaning and how it can improve your life
As you already know from what I mentioned earlier that this is two parts. And I will break it down for you and share important points and information about this. The first part of this post will be mentioning the meaning of note to self. Maybe you already know in a different way.
However, I’m going to mention the definition and more details to help us. I’m going to say, it’s very important and if you don’t do this. You will need to follow the tips in this post. You will know as you keep reading the tips and information. Well, this post is one of the posts that I share from my experience and things that I learned over the past years.
Q: What does note to self meaning is?
A: If you have this question in your mind, good. Because it’s the first part of this post. It’s simple, the “note to self” is a note to oneself as a reminder to do something important. Have you done something like this before? That’s great, this is what the meaning of this is. You can add this to your dictionary if you didn’t know about it before.
I think many English speakers would know about it. But some of us don’t do it usually because of distractions. Maybe they feel lazy doing something like this. And how pronounce something like this can make a difference. Therefore, that’s why I wanted to mention it.
Ways to write notes to self?
- Write using your phone
- The small notebook you crazy with
- Write on paper when available
Well, these are good ways to help you to write and remember something important note. It’s very important to keep a notebook with you all the time. This way, no matter when or where you will be ready to write notes. And keep them as a reminder for late not forget about it.
FYI
I mention paper when available meaning if there is something important and don’t have a phone or notebook. Look for a way to find a paper and a pen. Especially, when you have much stuff to remember. Whether it’s files, emails, or anything important. It won’t be good if you don’t focus on the moment to write because you will forget.
Allow me to share some good quotes about notes to self. Things help me and I hope it will help you.
Blast through your wall of self doubt and let your passion ignite you!
By Julie Hage
You cannot control what happens to you but you can control your attitude towards what happens to you. By Brian Tracy.
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. By Michael Jordan
This is something you need to do. And I find some friends fall under one category and others in a different one. With how to write notes to remember. Although it sounds more like journaling this post is about note to self meaning. It’s good when you do this without any struggle.
Important point
Make sure to determine your category of writing the notes and journaling. Which one makes you enjoy doing it? Because that will help you with doing this. If you are just starting, find what is best and the way that suits you. Start practicing slowly until it’s easy for you to write.
Two ways of writing notes to self
- Physical writing with your hand and book
- Digital writing and using apps on your phone or laptop
Note: Please, make sure to have clear lyrics and sentences when writing notes. Trust me, I’ve been into so many troubles because I couldn’t understand. Either for writing fast or not paying attention to what I write. However, if you use digital, you would be good and no need to worry.
Here starts the second part of this post. I’m going to share why and how it can help improve your life. It means reasons why you need to start doing it.
You will have less stress in your life
Well, the first one is very important. You will be able to have less stress. And you may be asking how can that happen. It’s easy because when you have something to remember if you don’t write it down. The anxiety and stress will get to you. Because you will be worrying too much about what you need to do. No matter what is it and either a short note or a long one. Ensure to write it down and don’t worry about anything.
This is something I have been through in the past. And trust me, it is not good to let yourself go through it. Although you would feel lazy to write in some situations it’s very important. You will end up worrying a lot and nothing good will come from not doing it, you know. It will just make you stay busy thinking of the things you want to do.
Always stay on track with things in life
Another cool part about the note to self is that it helps you to stay on track. How many times have you missed a task or done something important because you forgot? If you want to stay on track and never miss something. I highly recommend that you start writing notes down. This way, you will be able to know everything. Also, can be easy to get back to later.
It’s very good for busy moms and parents. People who have a lot of work and need to get it done. This will be a life savior for you and allow you to do them all. Because I’m going to mention soon what would happen if you don’t do it. Something you need to avoid in any business or anything in life.
Organize important things and maintain being organized
Next, written notes to self can help you also to keep things organized. And maintain it for as long as possible. This is very important because if your life is a mess. Things will start to go down for you. That is something no one of us wants. Therefore, I highly recommend doing it for the sake of organized life.
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And if you keep your notes organized, you will make life much much easier for you. Which is something I learned the hard way and had to get into trouble for this. I already mentioned another thing which is the font. You don’t want to have messy writing that you can’t understand. Focusing on both can help you. Having too many files, emails, or anything. Always make sure everything is easy to read and access.
Avoid setbacks and ruining the progress you do in life
Remember the stay on track. Well, if you are not on track or miss something. You will have setbacks and fall behind in the progress you do. However, if you focus on notes to self and pay more attention to them. That can help you to avoid that and it helps to make your life better.
I also struggled with this a lot. Because I used to miss some things. And skip important tasks that I needed to do. Later it resulted in me going back into the progress, This is something that I don’t want anyone to go through. For that, I highly recommend focusing on writing notes and reminders.
Being aware of what you and succeed
Let’s say that you are doing this. And avoiding setbacks and ruining progress. That can help you to succeed. And that one reason can be enough to be aware. Especially, being aware of important things in life. It’s not just notes to self meaning but more how things can help you in life.
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So, there are many things that can help you when doing notes to self. Therefore, I highly recommend having books or digital ways to write notes and reminders. Sometimes it may not be easy at the beginning but it will be so worth it when you start getting results and easy to do
Conclusion Note to self meaning and how it can improve your life
Thank you so much for reading until this point. Anyone who reached this point. Hopefully, you found this helps somehow. To understand the meaning and how it can help you. These are very important in life. I wish I knew these when I was younger and start doing it.
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82 Comments
This is such an important concept. Being mindful about what you are doing and where you are headed is something that we must do with intention and commitment. Notes and organization allow that to happen. These are such helpful tips! Thank you so much!
Yeah, it’s very important. Thank you for reading!
Love this article about making notes to yourself and the importance of incorporating it into your life. I look forward to reading more articles!
Yeah, it has good things. Thank you for reading!
I really like having notes to self – it can be a great way to have a consistent reminder of things you need to hear. Thanks!
That’s awesome. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
Making note to ourselves is a good idea. I am going to try it out. This post is really very motivating.
This is a great post. I would forget so many things if I didn’t make notes to myself.
when i have time, i also take notes in my phone and just write to myself. really allows me to organize my thoughts and think better 🙂
Oh yes! I am so in for noting to myself. It’s so good hearing from yourself about everything you are facing. It’s like “mini-therapy” of sorts.
Very valuable information. The note to self and organization ideas are fabulous Fiordland everyone. Thank you for sharing.
This post came at the perfect time. I’ve been so stressed! I’m going to have to start writing notes to myself.
This is an interesting concept. It’s like being your own mentor, your own life coach. Waiting eagerly for the next part of this post.
I like how you went into detail. Thanks for sharing!
these are very important concepts and can help direct your path in life!
I do keep notes for me in my phone, that is very helpful. These are all great tips. I definitely need to take more actions to be proactive in my mental health
I already put notes in my phone with reminders of affirmations. These are great suggestions to ensure I have proper mental health.
This is a fantastic article…so many times it is said but I love the writing down part as it is often just used verbally…writing it down compounds it
Great motivational points, such a detailed post..
I enjoyed the structure of this post and the breakdown of the tips. And I loved the quotes. Thank you for sharing!
Love this! We all need daily reminders. Some deep and others not so deep but either way, notes to self really can help us be successful in so many different areas of our lives. Especially in self-improvement.
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve saved myself a few times with a note to self.
I am a tried and true note taker. I always have scraps of paper around me and try to make daily lists the night before. It really helps the mental health care for myself. Love your ideas here. Excellent post!
I like leaving notes to myself. Although paper and pen is my go to choice – I utilize the note feature in my phone often.
Taking notes and being organized allows you to be mindful and committed to your goals. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.
I think everyone can learn from this. A physical note of encouragement may seem silly, but it’s really not, in the face of your personal mental health. This is a great practice of the Law of Attraction.
This is a very important step in improving one’s self. I have a lot of notes to myself. Everything will be fine for example or Believe and everything will turn out well.
It’s great to have notes. Thank you for reading!
So true that writing notes for ourselves – for things to do, even happy things that happen that we need to remember, and more – helps so much
..thanks for this uplifting post
Yeah, this is a great way to improve our life. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
I always do this! It truly helps to be less stressed and have a clearer mind. I recommend it to everyone.
Right? it does keep less stress. Thank you for reading!
Some great tips here, self-improvement is an important and ongoing process.
Thank you for reading and commenting!
I started using self-notes after I got married and we got kids. It helps me to stay on track with things in life. Especially is very helpful when going to the market store 🙂
Great, that is good to use them for you being a parent.
I write notes to myself a lot. I keep a notebook with me for quick notes but most of my list is on my white board in my office since I look at it every day!
Great, nice to write notes and use the notebook. Thank you for reading!
This is a really interesting and very helpful article. Taking notes and being organized are part of the foundation to achieving your goals.
I’m glad you find it interesting. hank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
This is something I enjoy doing, I often leave myself notes and to do lists to help myself stay on track.
Great, it’s good to use them to keep organized and track things.
It is very important to be aware of our successes. Sometimes I look behind and feel sad because I wasn’t productive. But later, I understood I had achieved my goals. Thank you for the cool tips!
Glad to know that you find them cool tips. Thank you for reading!
I use my phone, post-its, and pieces of paper. It depends on what the note is for and when and where it is required.
A great way, this is a nice way to keep them organized. Thank you for reading!
I’m always writing notes to myself about thoughts, writing ideas, art ideas, tv shows to watch etc. I’d be lost without my notes section.
That’s great and it does help a lot. Thank you for reading!
Great post Fransic! You reaffirmed why I like to keep notes (digitally or on an erasable notebook). My memory is not that long and I need to these notes to remind me and keep me focused! Thanks for sharing.
That’s awesome, notes are helpful. Thank you for reading!
I completely agree! Taking notes and keeping reminders can really help stay organized, so that you never miss a deadline or forget an important task. Keeping track of your notes and reminders in a book or digital way makes it very easy to access, making it so much more convenient than trying to remember everything. It may take a bit of getting used to at first but in the end it’s definitely worth the effort!
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts on this. Tracking is important.
I can understand how this could be helpful. I have never done this before, but I am more of a calm, composed nature
That’s awesome, glad to know that. Thank you for reading!
Ah, yes! I like this! I write sticky notes all day to stay organized. Just last week I wrote 25 positive affirmations on sticky notes for my students to choose from. Sometimes all you need is a positive note to self to motivate and encourage yourself.
That’s awesome, it does help to stay organized. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this.
I send notes to myself, almost always the old- fashioned way, using pen and paper. It’s too easy to forget things. I rely on these notes as reminders.
That’s awesome. It does really help to send notes to oneself. Thank you for reading!
Great article. I have always found success from a stressful mind which is to get it out of my mind. Notes help by putting those thoughts on paper.
I appreciate you reading and sharing your thoughts about this. Thank you for your feedback!
I keep writing notes to self. I love to use my laptop. But if in a rush, I use a phone app like Evernote or even Whatsapp to record a thought that I may lose.
I see, that’s awesome. Using that way can help in many situations.
Such a useful tips! I do keep notes for me in my phone, that is very helpful. I like how you went into detail. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!
I always use a Note To Self Secvtion in my self-development journal. It does help to decrease my anxiety when I set myself up for a challenging task.
That’s great, it helps a lot to improve ourselves.
This is one of my new year resolutions, to encourage myself and boost myself up, as well as to remember tasks and stuff. I really want to take charge of my goals this year.
That’s great, it helps a lot when you make it a habit. Thank you for reading!
Personally, I use note pads for in-person meetings but the NOTES app on my phone if I’m attending a presentation.
That’s awesome, it helps a lot. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with us!
Such a useful tips! I do keep notes for me in my phone, that is very helpful. I like how you went into detail. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts about this.
Good idea! All I need know is to have time to deeply think about self meaning to me.
Yeah, it’s important. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Such a useful tips! I do keep notes for me in my phone, that is very helpful. I like how you went into detail. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for reading and sharing your lovely comment about it.
Self-meaning is something we need to think about a lot ourselves. Those are some great points to keep in mind.
Yeah, it’s good to have in mind. Thank you for reading!
I do practice writing notes to myself, especially with the advent of technology digital ones. They are easy to access and store.
Great, it’s good to practice that.
Lovely little way of journaling. Great tips..
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!