#whyjournal

[nerdywordyblog]

"Even if you don't think there'll ever be a documentary that uses your journal for flavor commentary, there are plenty of reasons to keep one for yourself. Maybe you want to leave something behind for your children that tells your story and what you accomplished. Maybe you're more practical, and want a way to harness your creativity. Maybe you just want the cathartic release that comes with regular writing. Whatever it is, these are all great reasons. Let's look at each one, and why they matter so much."

[journaltohealthyme]

Why Journal?

Some of you may be wondering why I'm encouraging journaling and calling it healthy. For me personally it's a recording of my own self journey. I have always kept a journal or diary maybe not consistently but I have had one since I could write. Then my psychologist told me to try to write in my journal every day. She said it would help me learn what my anxiety triggers were.

However, you may need a journal for something other than anxiety. According to Michael Hyatt (michaelhyatt.com) journaling can come with the following seven benefits:

processing previous events

clarifying thinking

understanding content

notice your feelings

connect with heart

record significant lessons

allow you to ask questions and answer

C. Loran Hills (tinybuddha.com) adds that journaling can help with problem solving, stress reduction, improve mental and physical health and increase self esteem.