Many scientific studies have shown that writing a journal or diary has numerous benefits. A simple
act of putting your thoughts to paper has shown to have both mental and
physical health benefits. You do not have to worry about grammar, punctuation,
spelling mistakes – all you need to do is just spend 5 to 10 minutes writing what’s
on your mind.
Help
managing anxiety levels. If you suffer from anxious feelings then writing about
your fears and concerns can help you cope with anxiety levels.
Help you
cope with depression. You are writing your thoughts down on paper hence you are
relieving yourself of the burden of carrying your thoughts in your head.
Reduce
stress. Many studies have shown that journal writing reduces stress levels.
Help
prioritize issues. If you aren't sure what you should be doing then writing it on paper can help you prioritize things.
Help
with sleep problems. Sleep studies have shown that those who are writing a journal have
better sleep patterns compared to those who don’t write.
Improves mood, increase general psychological well being along with help with other mental
conditions.
Improve
immune function. This might come as a surprise but a study showed that those who write had a better immune function.
If you not sure how to get started on journal writing then take a look at some of these pre-made journals (with questions);