Question: You can keep a journal in many forms, from digital to analog and aural to visual. The important thing is that you choose a journal medium which inspires you to write. If no medium leaps out at you as the right choice, try journaling in various ways until something sticks.  Use an analog notebook if you prefer to set your thoughts down with a pen or pencil. Jot down your thoughts in an old spiral notebook, if that captures your fancy, or buy a leather-bound journal so that you can start fresh. Use a small notebook for portability, or a large notebook to conceptualize big ideas. Make sure to choose a pen that feels good in your hand. Keep a journal on your computer or your phone, if you prefer to type. Use a standard word processor (like Word or Notepad) or anything other program that feels right. Save all of your journal entries into one document, or save each entry into a new document within a "Journal" folder. It may be most convenient for you to journal on your computer if you also work from your computer. If you like the idea of making your thoughts more public, consider keeping an online journal. Build a simple page on a free blog site like WordPress or LiveJournal. Post regular journal entries. You don't need to share the link with anyone, or try to amass a following – the very act of posting online may help you keep yourself accountable. Consider keeping an audio journal. If you are more comfortable speaking than writing, consider recording your thoughts to the voice recorder app on your smartphone or computer. Sit down with the recorder and talk through your thoughts for a few minutes – you may find that you process emotions better through talking. Consider writing at home, at a cafe, at the library, or out in the woods. Clear your mind of distractions. Try to remove your head from everyday life, however temporarily, and slip into a state of deep introspection. If you can't find physical space, try to create a mental bubble: listen to ambient music or white noise on headphones; shut yourself into a quiet, enclosed space; climb a tree, or find your way up to a roof. Consider meditating or sitting quietly before you begin to write. This can help silence distractions and focus your thoughts. Stretch, breathe deeply, light candles, or play gentle music – anything that puts you into a calm, reflective state. Introspection takes regular practice. Make a goal to write each day, whether you set down a few sentences or a few pages. Set aside 10-30 minutes to journal with no procrastination or delays. Be disciplined.  If you have an especially busy schedule, consider setting one specific time to journal each day. Journal just before breakfast, on the train to work, or at night before you drift off to sleep. Find a time at which your thoughts are clear. Try leaving your journal somewhere convenient so that it isn't a hassle to start writing. Take it with you when you leave the house, and always keep a pen handy! This way, it's easy to refer back to specific events and look for patterns in the things you've written. If you are writing a sequential journal, the entries will fall into a sort of loose chronology of their own accord – but a more precise log may help you reference concrete events. Try logging any information that you feel is relevant to what you write. This may include the weather, the season, the significance of a given day (birthday, holiday, etc.), or the reason that you're writing this particular entry.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a journal medium. Find a calm, quiet space to get in touch with your emotions. Make a habit of journaling. Consider logging the date and time of every entry.

Article: Some people develop a fear of mathematics because they believe things about math that aren't necessarily true. Statements like, “men are better at math than women” or “there is no creativity involved in math” are just a few myths that are commonly heard and believed.   While there have historically been more male mathematicians than female mathematicians, no evidence exists to show that men are innately better at math than women. Historically, men have had better educational opportunities than women, but this is changing. Some believe that math is all about logic, with little to do with creativity. Although logical thinking is necessary to work through the steps to solve a math problem, understanding where to begin in solving the problem sometimes requires a healthy dose of intuition. Some believe that to be good in math means being able to do all the calculations in your head. Counting on the fingers shows an understanding of basic arithmetic, and a form of finger calculation led to the development of the abacus. Some believe that being good in math means getting the right answer in the right way. While the ways taught to do certain calculations are the easiest and "best" methods, they're not the only methods. When adding 1/6 to 3/8, it's usually taught to convert to the equivalent fractions of 4/24 and 9/24 to add to make 13/24 because 24 is the lowest common multiple of 6 and 8. However, it's also okay to convert the fractions to 8/48 and 18/48 (6 x 8 = 48) and add to make 26/48, which reduces to 13/24. Finding the lowest common multiple simply means you have smaller numerators to add together. Related to the common myths about mathematical ability listed above are personal beliefs about one's inability to do math. People with math phobias may believe they can't get the answer fast enough, or that if they got the answer, the problem had to have been too easy. In truth, while a math test may be timed, mathematics is not about how fast you get the answer.  If the problem looked too simple, it's more likely that you are actually better at math than you think you are. When approaching math, take your time and take perfection out of it. Tell yourself that nobody is perfect and if you struggle with a problem, ask questions instead of giving up. Unfortunately, many teachers themselves suffer from math anxiety and accordingly do not teach math well. Such teachers usually fall back to teaching exclusively from the textbook, relying on memorizing facts, and employing only drill and practice to reinforce the lesson. Note that while many college education programs require future teachers to declare and be educated in an academic specialization or concentration, school districts may hire teachers for teaching positions outside that area of specialization. Thus, a teacher hired to teach mathematics may not have had a great deal of academic coursework in the subject and how to teach it. If you yourself suffer from math anxiety, you'll more than likely pass your fears onto your children if you don't address them. Although telling your child that it's okay not to be good at math because you weren't on the surface sounds supportive, it also lowers their expectations for themselves. Cultivate a positive environment relating to mathematics, especially when helping your children with their assignments.
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Answer: Know the myths about mathematical ability. Recognize perfectionist thinking. Consider the ability of the teacher who taught you or your child. Consider your own feelings about mathematics.