Quick Reference List of Benefits
- Benefit 1: A Record of Your Life & Work Events
- Benefit 2: Stress Relief & a Cleansing Process
- Benefit 3: A different Perspective on Challenges & RoadBlocks
- Benefit 4: A Roadmap to Progress
- Benefit 5: Ability to See Results and Progression
- Benefit 6: The Ability to organize your thoughts and improve problem-solving
- Benefit 7: Improved Memory
- Benefit 8: Self Reflection
- Benefit 9: Possible Improved Health & Wellbeing
Top 9 Benefits of Keeping a Journal & Planner
But Not Everyone Is Doing It
Exactly, truth is some people find journaling appealing while others try to avoid anything that even sounds related to it like the plague. If you are not currently among those of us keeping a journal or planner regularly, you might want to reconsider. Did you know that there are numerous benefits to recording your thoughts, life, and dreams on a regular basis? Well yes, there are, and I will share with you my top 9 benefits of keeping a journal.
A Record of Your Life & Work Events
Have you ever thought back on your high school or college days and thought, “What was his or her name?” Or have you ever wondered if a particular event happened in 2000 or 2005? A journal is a useful way to record significant events in your life.
Stress Relief & a Cleansing Process
When you get the tough stuff out on paper, you feel better. To me, there is nothing more therapeutic than expressing your thoughts feeling and emotions. Instead of holding them in, you are able to release them and even process what occurred, etc. This can help you figure out different ways to manage difficult situations, and emotions. Journaling gives your emotional health a quick boost.
Different Perspective on Challenges & RoadBlocks
Things look different in your head than they do on paper or on the computer screen. It’s a little less personal when you can see it. You might find that many of your challenges aren’t as challenging as you first thought.
A Roadmap to Progress
When you record your thoughts and your life, they’re right there in front of you. It’s easy to see how much your life is, or isn’t, progressing. Just looking back at your old entries can tell you a lot.
Ability to See Results and Progression
You will progress. When you record the most important happenings for the day, you’ll start to make new things happen. You’ll be embarrassed or annoyed with yourself if you keep recording the same old boring stuff each day. You’ll do new things in order to have something interesting to write about.
The ability to organize your thoughts and improve problem-solving
Journaling organizes your thoughts and improves your problem-solving abilities. You can clear some of the clutter out of your head when you journal and your subconscious can begin working on a solution to a challenge. I often consider my daily brain dump sessions in this as well. I love having the ability to get it all out and then see the ways that the ideas connect or show me other processes etc.
Improved Memory
If you reflect on your life at the end of the day and record it, you’ll be much more likely to remember it. It’s a great workout for your brain and an effective way to remember more of your life. It can be frustrating when you want to recall something that happened a few days ago, or even the day before and accessing it in your memory may not always be 100%. Journaling allows you to relive that day and your actions not only when you write it, but also when you go to recollect what happened as well.
Self Reflection
You learn about yourself. When you keep a journal, you quickly see your behavioral patterns and tendencies. Not only is this an opportunity to check how you react to given situations, but it is also an opportunity to see areas that you may personally want to work on.
Possible Improved Health & Wellbeing
Journaling can lead to improved health. One study at the University of Auckland showed that writing in a journal can lead to faster wound healing and minimize the symptoms of several ailments, including asthma and irritable bowel syndrome.
Final Thoughts
Consider using a pen and paper instead of a computer for your journal. While using a computer can be more convenient, writing engages your mind at a higher level.
There are so many benefits to keeping a journal, not giving it a chance would be a shame. Try journaling for a full month and then make an evaluation. Decide for yourself if you want to continue. A journal is a great way to organize your thoughts and record your life.
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Latisha E. Sample
Your Business & Products Success Consultant