Winter evenings often find me in front of the fireplace, writing in my journal. I like journaling on busy days as it forces me to pause, take a breath and think about the day. It’s a mindful activity that I enjoy.
Here are some benefits of Journaling:
1. It reduces stress. Writing down our negative thoughts, fears and frustrations help us de-stress as it acts as a form of release. When we are putting our anxieties and disappointments on paper, we are less likely to internalise them.
2. It promotes creativity. Expressing our thoughts and ideas on paper enhances our imagination and improves our creativity. It awakens our inner voice and provides insights.
3. It can sometimes help in solving problems. Writing about our problems often offers a different perspective on them and hence helps us to come up with a solution. Also journaling helps us to tap into our intuition, thus providing answers to questions.
4. It can help you lose weight. Keeping track of our diet in a journal often motivates us to eat healthier. Also if we make a note of our mood before we had junk food, we will know what triggers us to reach for unhealthy food which in turn will help us in controlling such behaviour.
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