" There is no friend as loyal as book " . One of the most popular quote said by 'Ernest Hemingway' .
And , there is no friend like a journal for sharing personal experiences.
As a human being it is our nature to communicate and express ourselves. In our lifetime , we learn lot of new things from books . It provides us information without expecting anything in return like a friend. In a same way a person can also share information and personal things to their own personal diary or journal .
A diary or journal means having a written account or details of events , special occasions and happenings in one's life. It can also contains personal thoughts , feelings , experiences and ideas . There can be different types of journal .Some of them includes travel journal , goals journal , personal journal , gratitude journal , etc.
Why to maintain a journal ?
Maintaining a diary an be a easy and comfortable way to share your feelings . It is safe and confidential . From psychological benefits to personal benefits , There are many benefits of maintaining a journal:
Enhance your writing skills - A journal can help you in improving your writing skills . It will be easy to express your thoughts and feelings through words.
Self realization and self observation - Sometimes , you may not realize and notice ordinary things around you and in your life . While writing you will find different perspective and ideas which can teach you a lot of things. Realizing your mistakes , your strengths and your weakness . Analyzing your own thoughts and feelings. Keeping records of your life events can also enhance your creativity . You can also improve your bad habits .
Goals and dreams - You can jot down all the dreams and goals you want to achieve . While writing goals it sends signal to your brain . You can easily visualize and get an idea about " How you can achieve your goal ? " . You can write down information and details about your goals. The opportunities and different ways to accomplish your goals which can bring you goals closer to you .
Heals your inner self - Your body may not feel good if you keep lots of secrets and stuff to yourself . When you write down all of your bad experience and thoughts . You will feel much better then before. Maintaining a journal can help in healing your mind , soul and body .
Learn and improve your personality - When you write you will observe and trace your mistakes . A journal can help you in learning from your experiences and mistakes . Which will also help in building up your personality.
Improves communication - If you know how to write , then it will be easier for you to communicate and express your feelings and thoughts to others .
Solution to your problems - Journaling eventually helps in self awareness . If you are aware then you will ultimately look forward for solutions and ways to solve it.
A stress buster - Journaling can help as a stress buster . Writing down your fears , failures and emotions in journal can make you happier and more positive . You can identify your fears and find out the ways to control it .
Helps in depression and anxiety - For depressed or stressed people , Journaling is the good for their mental health . It soothes brain and body nerves . It also improves person's mood . You can identify specific issues and thoughts which causes stress or depression. Journaling can help in reducing stress and anxiety.
If you will try to maintain a journal daily . You will definitely receive good results within few days . It will boost up your memory . You will also start appreciating small things . You will stay more peaceful and happy . You can become a good learner and better version of yourself through Journaling.
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