Do you really know? What benefits can we get from journaling?
Sep 14, 2025
Discover how journaling can boost your mental and physical health. Explore therapeutic writing's role in achieving emotional clarity and self-understanding. Learn about various journaling techniques and how famous figures have harnessed this practice for reflection. Plus, get tips on how to start journaling to enhance your well-being!
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Journaling As A Preventative Habit
- Around 25% of people may develop a mental disorder in their lifetime, highlighting widespread need for preventative habits.
- Journaling is presented as one accessible habit that can help reduce risk and improve wellbeing.
Start With Simple Tools And Purpose
- Use a pen and paper or an electronic device and set aside time to reflect and write.
- Write to understand yourself and sort through emotions rather than merely recount events.
Research-Proven Psychological And Creative Gains
- Regular expressive writing produces measurable psychological benefits like reduced depression and anxiety.
- Journaling also fosters creativity via drawings, diagrams, and personalised organisation systems.