Memoirs of a Wise Woman

Author's name: Oprah Winfrey

It's not necessary to write down your most private thoughts every day, but you should make sure to write them down at least three times a week. After that, read what you wrote every month or two. This will help you become more self-aware and see the general outlines of your thoughts and behavior. It will also help you know how far you have progressed in building your self-esteem. You should keep this thought in a safe place... that can be locked and has a key. Don't write these thoughts down as if someone else will read them. You are not writing these thoughts to publish them and get a return on them! They are simply a writing down and practice that helps you grow personally, and it should remain strictly private and confidential.