'A five minute habit landed me my dream career - anyone can do it'

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From gratitude lists to keeping precious memories alive, there are many reasons why someone would want to keep a diary. Not only can writing in a journal be an important self-care practice, it can also help keep us organised by ensuring our future plans stay on track.

And there’s one mum-of-three who knows that more than most – seeing her love of journaling lead to a dramatic change in her career. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Becki Cross started writing just before the pandemic started in 2020, jotting down everything from daily Covid figures to her thoughts and feelings.

Though the 41-year-old took up the hobby as a chance to “pause and reflect”, her entries quickly allowed her to map out the future she wanted for herself.

With a dream of returning to university and becoming a full-time lecturer, she used her diary to plan out how she was going to achieve that goal.