When you think about daily writing, most likely you’ll conjure and image of a young girl scribbling “Dear Diary,” followed by her recollection of her day. Journaling and diary writing aren’t that much different but they both have different purposes. Diaries are structured, sectioned by day, month and year. Journals on the other hand are unstructured leaving you, the writer, to shape it in any way you like. Journals are great for jotting down random thoughts, ideas or experiences that you come across in life. You can also use them for creative writing, poetry, prose or to expand your thoughts. Here are some benefits of daily journal writing that may encourage you to start journaling.
Journaling Improves Your Writing Skills
Daily writing helps you to write better and not just your handwriting style. Maintaining a journaling habit helps you to eventually become better at articulating your thoughts or relaying events and experiences on paper. You become a better writer, even if you never did much writing before.
It Helps You to Destress
If you are feeling stressed out or overwhelmed by things in your life, write it down. Journaling is a way to release some tension, blow off steam or relax. Jotting it all down can feel like a weight has been lifted and is a wholesome way to manage your stress.
You Can Improve Your Memory
Sometimes, you can be a bit scatter-brained or find it hard to remember simple details such as the name of a song you enjoyed in your teens. Journaling can help you boost your memory because your brain makes a stronger connection with information you have written down. It’s kind of like re-affirming what you already know so that it sticks with you.
Journaling Helps Keep You Organized
Whether it’s a diary or a journal, both will help you be more organized. With a journal, you can write down daily goals you want to set for yourself, reasoning behind each goal and how you hope to achieve them. Going back to your list of goals can help you stay motivated and on track with getting them done. You will be more inspired and productive towards reaching your goals, bucket list or resolutions.
You Learn How to Self-Reflect
Daily journal writing allows you to stop and smell the roses. You can unwind for moment in time to write down your inner most thoughts and feelings. Then, you can look back on these entries to see how much you’ve changed and what you can do to improve yourself.
Start Journaling Today
You don’t need to be a gifted literature student to be able to journal. Journaling unlocks a creative side in each and every person once they give it a try. All you have to do is journal what makes sense to you, the things you want to record and the experiences and lessons you learn in your day-to-day life. It all helps to shape you into the best version of yourself.
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