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* 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>

* 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 and helps one see how much progress one is making in life via looking at earlier journal entries.<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> Individuals can use journals to create specific goals and to monitor their progress as they take various steps towards accomplishing those goals.<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 [[problem solving]] abilities. PsychAlive.com indicates: "Scientifically, we use the left side of our brain for problem-solving. However, some problems, whether logical or social, need a touch of creativity to help you move forward. Writing down these problems can help you think about them in a new light and even gain a new perspective."<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 [[problem solving]] abilities. PsychAlive.com indicates: "Scientifically, we use the left side of our brain for problem-solving. However, some problems, whether logical or social, need a touch of creativity to help you move forward. Writing down these problems can help you think about them in a new light and even gain a new perspective."<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>

* 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>  

* 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>  

* Increase one's [[self-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>

 

* 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>

*Increases one's [[writing]]/[[communication skills]].<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 [[writing]]/[[communication skills]].<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>

*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>

== Famous journalers ==

== 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]].<ref>[https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/number-one-self-awareness-habit the #1 self-awareness habit]</ref><ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref>

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]].<ref>[https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/number-one-self-awareness-habit the #1 self-awareness habit]</ref><ref>[https://www.developgoodhabits.com/famous-journals/ 9 Famous People Who Kept Journals]</ref>

==References==

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