# Plus Minus Next journaling  - The author of the article discusses the benefits of journaling, but notes that many people struggle to build the habit, despite knowing its importance. - The author tried various journaling methods, including one line a day, free writing, doodling, and the bullet journal, but found them to be either too time-consuming or not goal-oriented enough. - The author created their own journaling method, called "Plus Minus Next" journaling, which involves writing down what worked, what didn't, and what's next in three columns. - The method can be used with any medium, but the author prefers handwriting and recommends doing it on Sunday evening or Monday morning. - The columns are labeled with "+", "-", and "→" symbols, representing what worked, what didn't, and what's next, respectively. - The author fills the columns with events from the past week, including both professional and personal items, and allows their mind to flow without ranking or tying next week's plans to previous week's mistakes. - When the "next" column becomes too long, the author uses the Eisenhower matrix to prioritize tasks and discard non-essential ones. - The benefits of Plus Minus Next journaling include its speed, flexibility, and future-focused approach, allowing users to quickly reflect on their past week and plan for the next one. - The method takes no more than 5 minutes to complete, and its flexibility allows users to include all areas of their life without separating personal and professional items. - The author encourages readers to try the method and provide feedback.