You may think of journaling as something that only teen girls do. There’s the whole “dear diary,” fuzzy pink pen association that makes a lot of people hesitate to journal. But the reality is that journaling every day is a fantastic habit that can benefit everybody, no matter their age or gender. Here’s why.
It’s Relaxing
Journaling requires you to take some quiet time to yourself every day to just sit and reflect. This can be an incredibly calming start or end to your daily routine. Just add a candle and some tea and you’ve got yourself a full-on self-care ritual.
It Helps You Remember
You probably already cherish your favorite memories as priceless to you, but what if you could relive them by reading exactly what you felt and what happened in a detailed written recollection of the experience? That’s exactly what a journal can do, giving you a peek into your state of mind in days past. It’s something you’re sure to appreciate once you get older.
It Helps You Process
Sitting down to write out your thoughts and feelings every day is a great way to work through them, helping you process, understand, and even accept your emotions better than you would otherwise. After all, there’s a reason journaling is recommended by therapists.
