How to write a dear diary

Express Yourself Freely. The whole idea of writing a diary is to exhibit your emotions, where it is private and no one can access it. Diary entry has to be made with an open heart without any fear of anyone reading it. It is one place where you can be yourself as it stays with you.

If you are writing the diary under an umbrella of fear of getting public, then it is pointless. You should be honest to yourself as it is your diary and your safe place to express anything you wish to. Being honest is the only key to catharsis while writing a diary. You should not manipulate your writing, thinking of someone else reading it.

For example, you might choose to write in your diary every night right before bed. Don't set an unrealistic schedule for yourself. If writing every day seems out of reach, plan on writing an entry 3 times a week instead.

Also it's your choice to not write “dear diary” just start your diary in your own way. Whatever you want to write in your diary entry. You can just simply name your diary and sey hello to her in every diary entry. Let's take an example: suppose you named your diary “Lily” so just say “Hey Lily” in every diary entry.