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* It encourages [[goal setting]] and the achievement of goals.<ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref>  Journaling helps one categorize things one writes in a journal as important (Important enough to write down).<ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref> This helps also assist a person to be more receptive to opportunities that cause goal fulfillment.<ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref> In addition, it reinforces one's awareness of goal tracking in terms of the degree that one accomplishes goals.  
 
* It encourages [[goal setting]] and the achievement of goals.<ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref>  Journaling helps one categorize things one writes in a journal as important (Important enough to write down).<ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref> This helps also assist a person to be more receptive to opportunities that cause goal fulfillment.<ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref> In addition, it reinforces one's awareness of goal tracking in terms of the degree that one accomplishes goals.  
  
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* It helps manage [[stress]], [[anxiety]], and [[depression]] and the physical illness that they may cause.<ref>[https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123 The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine] By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com</ref><ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref> Reflecting on stressful events helps one think more constructively/positively on the events plus helps one emotionally vent (For example, focus more on [[problem solving]] or better ways to cope).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref> Studies indicates that time spent journaling about one's deepest thoughts and feelings reduces the number of sick days that people take off work (Sohal, Singh, Dhillon & Gill, 2022).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>  
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* It helps manage [[stress]], [[anxiety]], and [[depression]] and the physical illness that they may cause.<ref>[https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123 The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine] By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com</ref><ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref> Reflecting on stressful events helps one think more constructively/positively on the events plus helps one emotionally vent (For example, focus more on [[problem solving]] or focusing on better ways to mentally cope such as practicing [[mental toughness]] or [[psychological resilience]]).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref> Studies indicates that time spent journaling about one's deepest thoughts and feelings reduces the number of sick days that people take off work (Sohal, Singh, Dhillon & Gill, 2022).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>  
  
 
* Gratitude journaling helps increase [[positive thinking]] by helping people focus more on the positive aspects of life via capturing situations, events, and interactions for which they are grateful.<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>
 
* Gratitude journaling helps increase [[positive thinking]] by helping people focus more on the positive aspects of life via capturing situations, events, and interactions for which they are grateful.<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>

Revision as of 16:25, March 30, 2024

Statue of Leonardo da Vinci in Tuscany, Italy.

Leonardo da Vinci practiced journaling.[1]

A diary is a written and/or audiovisual memorabilic record with entries organized by date. The process of maintaining a diary is referred to as journaling. According to Sarah Bence, OTR/L, "Journaling as a therapeutic activity is different than keeping a diary."[2]

Benefits of journaling

  • It improves self-distancing and self-awareness.[3][4][5] Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.[6] This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.[7]
  • Improves one's awareness, perception and understanding of the relevance of events (Creating coherent narratives of what has happened, etc.).[8]
  • It encourages goal setting and the achievement of goals.[9] Journaling helps one categorize things one writes in a journal as important (Important enough to write down).[10] This helps also assist a person to be more receptive to opportunities that cause goal fulfillment.[11] In addition, it reinforces one's awareness of goal tracking in terms of the degree that one accomplishes goals.
  • It helps manage stress, anxiety, and depression and the physical illness that they may cause.[12][13] Reflecting on stressful events helps one think more constructively/positively on the events plus helps one emotionally vent (For example, focus more on problem solving or focusing on better ways to mentally cope such as practicing mental toughness or psychological resilience).[14] Studies indicates that time spent journaling about one's deepest thoughts and feelings reduces the number of sick days that people take off work (Sohal, Singh, Dhillon & Gill, 2022).[15]
  • Gratitude journaling helps increase positive thinking by helping people focus more on the positive aspects of life via capturing situations, events, and interactions for which they are grateful.[16]

Famous journalers

Famous journalers include: Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, George Sand, Virginia Woolf, John D. Rockefeller, Anne Frank, Louisa May Alcott, Bob Dylan, Dorothy Day, George Patton, Buckminster Fuller and Marcus Aurelius.[17][18]

References

  1. ↑ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals
  2. ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
  3. ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
  4. ↑ Ready, Set, Journal! 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery, PsychCentral
  5. ↑ 12 Journal Prompts for Emotional Health and Awareness, PsychCentral.com
  6. ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
  7. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com
  8. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com
  9. ↑ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals
  10. ↑ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals
  11. ↑ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals
  12. ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
  13. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com
  14. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com
  15. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com
  16. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com
  17. ↑ the #1 self-awareness habit
  18. ↑ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals
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