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== Benefits of journaling ==
== Benefits of journaling ==
* It improves [[self-distancing]] and [[self-awareness]].<ref>[https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123 The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine] By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com</ref><ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/ready-set-journal-64-journaling-prompts-for-self-discovery Ready, Set, Journal! 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery], PsychCentral</ref><ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/journal-prompts-to-heal-emotions?utm_source=ReadNext 12 Journal Prompts for Emotional Health and Awareness], PsychCentral.com</ref> Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.<ref>[https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123 The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine] By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com</ref> This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>
* It improves [[self-distancing]], [[self-awareness]] and [[mindfulness]].<ref>[https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123 The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine] By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com</ref><ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/ready-set-journal-64-journaling-prompts-for-self-discovery Ready, Set, Journal! 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery], PsychCentral</ref><ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/journal-prompts-to-heal-emotions?utm_source=ReadNext 12 Journal Prompts for Emotional Health and Awareness], PsychCentral.com</ref><ref>[https://archive.ph/QwSAt What’s All This About Journaling?], New York Times, 2018</ref> Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.<ref>[https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123 The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine] By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com</ref> This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>
* Improves one's awareness, perception and understanding of the relevance of events (Creating coherent narratives of what has happened, etc.).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health], PositivePsychology.com</ref>
* Improves one's awareness, perception and understanding of the relevance of events (Creating coherent narratives of what has happened, etc.).<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>
* Increase one's [[confidence]] and [[self-esteem]]. PsychAlive.com reports: "Since you’re writing down your thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative, you’ll be so much more mindful of how you react and deal with certain situations. Not only can this help you to become the person you want to be, but it can also improve your self-confidence and your self-esteem, which can lead to more happiness."<ref>[https://www.psychalive.org/10-life-changing-benefits-to-keeping-a-journal/ 10 Life-Changing Benefits You Can Enjoy By Keeping a Journal], Psychalive.com</ref>
== Famous journalers ==
== Famous journalers ==