Writing - How to write a Journal Entry

Writing about your plans helps you clarify your thoughts. Before you choose your level below, read this simple example:

Date: January 7th  
Topic: My first week "This week was a mix of success and failure. I wanted to wake up at 6 AM every day, but I only did it twice. I felt tired on Wednesday, so I slept in. However, I am proud that I drank 2 liters of water every day. Next week, I will try to go to bed earlier so I can wake up on time. I won't give up!"

 

ACTIVITY

Choose Your Challenge Select the level that feels right for you today. You can do just one, or try all three!

🟢 Level 1: Easy (Sentence Builder) 

Complete the sentences below to practice the structure "Be going to".

1. This year, I am going to start ______________________.
2. I am going to stop ______________________.
3. My family is going to ______________________.
4. I am happy because I am going to ______________________.

🟡 Level 2: Medium (The Paragraph) 

Write a short paragraph (50-80 words) answering the following questions. Try to connect your sentences using words like "and", "but", "so", or "because".

• What is your Number 1 goal for this year?
• Why is this goal important to you?
• What is the first step you need to take?
• Keywords to use: Decide, Plan, Achieve, Difficult.

🔴 Level 3: Hard (Letter to the Future) 

Imagine it is December 31st, 2026. Write a letter to yourself (100-150 words) describing your year in the past tense.

• Tell yourself what you achieved.
• Describe a challenge you overcame (how did you solve it?).
• Describe how you feel now that the year is over.
• Grammar Challenge: Use a mix of Past Simple (I went, I did) and Present Perfect (I have learned, I have visited).