Changes

*Increases memory. Kaiser Permanente reports: "The Journal of Experimental Psychology published research that shows how writing your thoughts down can reduce intrusive thoughts about negative events and improve working memory.* Even the simple act of writing something down lets your brain know you want to remember it. That’s why note-taking is such an effective practice when learning something new."<ref>[https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/healtharticle.7-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal Why everyone should keep a journal — 7 surprising benefits], Kaiser Permanente</ref>

*Increases memory. Kaiser Permanente reports: "The Journal of Experimental Psychology published research that shows how writing your thoughts down can reduce intrusive thoughts about negative events and improve working memory.* Even the simple act of writing something down lets your brain know you want to remember it. That’s why note-taking is such an effective practice when learning something new."<ref>[https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/healtharticle.7-benefits-of-keeping-a-journal Why everyone should keep a journal — 7 surprising benefits], Kaiser Permanente</ref>

*Increase [[creativity]] and find inspiration. Kaiser Permanente states: "Leonardo da Vinci drew some incredible invention ideas in his journals. Like him, you can also use your journaling time to brainstorm or let your imagination run wild. The inspiration that may pop up while you’re writing or sketching might even surprise you."<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>

*Increase [[creativity]] and find inspiration. Kaiser Permanente states: "Leonardo da Vinci drew some incredible invention ideas in his journals. Like him, you can also use your journaling time to brainstorm or let your imagination run wild. The inspiration that may pop up while you’re writing or sketching might even surprise you."<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> The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences notes: "If you’re the type of person who constantly has ideas coming to them, a journal is a great place to jot those down quickly so you don’t forget. You can revisit your notes later and write a more detailed entry around your idea."<ref>[https://www.usa.edu/blog/ways-journaling-benefits-students/ 10 Ways Journaling Benefits Students], University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences</ref>

*Increases one's [[intelligence]]/[[IQ]]: PsychAlive.com reports: "Writing has long been connected with the ability to increase your own intelligence and even to improve your IQ. By writing through a journal, you’re actively stimulating your brain, putting thoughts into written form and expanding your vocabulary."<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>

*Increases one's [[intelligence]]/[[IQ]]: PsychAlive.com reports: "Writing has long been connected with the ability to increase your own intelligence and even to improve your IQ. By writing through a journal, you’re actively stimulating your brain, putting thoughts into written form and expanding your vocabulary."<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>