From newsrecord.org
By Anna Carlson
“Dear diary” is a statement many have written at some point in their lives, but the power behind keeping a journal can be underestimated. The ability to express our emotions through words is such a gift, because in doing so, we can release, rebalance and restore.
Finding a journal that is appealing is the first step. There are so many different styles out there and choosing one that suits you is the fun part. Writing becomes easier when you enjoy the space you’re writing in. If you pick out a journal that spikes your interest, you will be more likely to use it.
There are several different methods to journaling, such as keeping a diary. Writing about your day and getting it all out on paper is beneficial and can be interesting to look back on. Writing in a daily journal is great for your mental health as it gets out a day's worth of thoughts and clears the mind.
Expressing yourself through words rebalances your energy and there is no wrong way to do it. There are a number of methods to journaling and all of them are beneficial. Obtained from Pexels
Writing out what you are grateful for is also beneficial. Stating all that you're grateful for will help attract those things further. It can also help when you have had a tough day, because you are able to remind yourself of all the good in your life and will begin to feel and think more positively.
Writing letters that you will never send is a great way to release built up emotions. This is extremely useful for me personally because it is not always easy or even the right situation to fully express how you feel to someone. When you journal out these emotions, there are no limitations as to what can be said, which is why it is so freeing. The people you are writing to never have to see the letter but writing out how you feel helps diminish intense emotions.
A creative approach to journaling includes writing poems, as they can be very expressive and metaphoric. There are really no rules when it comes to writing a poem, which makes this not only enjoyable but also flexible.
Self-reflection can also be found in journaling. Reflecting upon your own actions and the outcomes they have produced calls for self-growth. It is difficult to replay situations, especially when there may have been mistakes made. However, it is important to do so in order to learn from those actions. By doing this in a journal, you are not only documenting it but are also taking the thoughts out of your head and putting them on paper, unbinding and organizing your feelings.
Setting goals for yourself in your journal helps to hold you more accountable to achieve them. When you write something down, it proves to be more prominent. You may hold yourself more accountable to reach your goals if you have them stored down in a journal.
All in all, there are so many different methods to journal and no one way is better than the other. It is extremely beneficial for your mental health to keep a diary or journal so that your emotions, wants and needs are expressed thoroughly and to the fullest extent.
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