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Why keep a journal?
Journaling is a powerful tool that lets you stay in constant touch with yourself by translating thoughts into words. In our noisy world, where distractions are rampant, journaling provides a sanctuary for your inner monologue. Imagine a space where no one judges what you write or how you write it. This freedom from scrutiny makes journaling a safe haven for your body, mind, and soul, allowing you to heal through writing. Following the stream of consciousness and hearing your inner self heals you.
Just 15 minutes of daily journaling can change how you feel and interact with yourself.
Crossing mental barriers
In an era of constant surveillance, where people form perceptions based on your digital footprint, don’t you crave your own company? Continuous acknowledgment and acceptance are less critical when you've befriended yourself. Everyone is inherently articulate but often fears judgment. This fear keeps us from revealing our inner world, making journaling a less common habit unless one is a writer. But you don’t have to be a writer to write.
Life or a non-fiction novel?
Everyone's life is a non-fiction novel filled with diverse circumstances and characters. Our thoughts and emotions shape our journey. Journaling allows these thoughts to break free from pretense, emerging raw and unchained.
Handwriting vs Typing your journal
Choosing between typing and handwriting your journal is a personal preference. However, studies show that paper and pen benefit your brain more, enhancing focus and learning. Here are other advantages of journaling:
Stress Reduction: Writing about your issues lessens their power over you
Creativity Boost: Journaling enhances creativity and memory capacity
Improved Expression: Expanding your expressions makes you feel heard in a self-absorbed world. Your journal becomes a confidant, positively impacting your mental health. It directs random thoughts, leading to clear self-expression
My Personal Experience
I recently bought a 200-page journal and have begun unloading my life into it. Reading past entries brings a strange relief. It is okay to pen down thoughts relevant to your existence. I call it my Life Journal because everything written there is a slice of life.
Call to Action
Start your journaling journey today. Grab a pen and a notebook, and let your thoughts flow freely. Experience the benefits of journaling and find comfort in your own words.
Would you like to keep a journal?
Yes, I will
No, I don't think so
Can't say. Depends if I can make time.
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