Journaling is one of the best self-care activities you can implement into your daily routine.
Not only can it turn into a fun hobby, but writing down about your day and the feelings that come along with it can be a really powerful way to help you take control of your emotions, teach you how to deal with stressful situations, identify habits that are setting you back, and so much more.
If you’re currently looking for tips on how to become your best self this year, here are some of the reasons why turning journaling into a daily habit should be your goal for 2022!
Reasons Journaling Every Day Should Be Your Goal For 2022:
1. Journaling will help you identify and take control of negative thoughts
Keeping a record of your daily thoughts is one of the best ways to identify negative patterns in your thinking. By becoming aware of negative thoughts that pop up throughout the day and writing them down on paper, you’ll be able to get a better understanding of them.
By better understanding negative thoughts and emotions and learning to detect what situations cause them in the first place, you’ll be able to create tools to control them and change them.
For example: Do you have a hard time concentrating throughout the day? If so, what was keeping your mind elsewhere? Did you feel overwhelmed at work? If so, how can you organize yourself better in order to avoid the feeling? Did crippling doubts get in the way today? If so, there may be a chance you’re suffering from imposter syndrome.
By jotting down your feelings every day (no matter how unimportant they may seem) and getting honest with yourself, you’ll get better at identifying the negative thoughts that may be influencing you throughout the day and ultimately, getting in the way of you becoming the best version of yourself.
2. Journaling will keep you motivated
Aside from helping you keep track of negative thoughts and emotions, journaling can also be incredibly motivating.
Writing down your wins (both the small and the big ones) will help you keep track of your progress. By keeping a written record of your achievements. You’ll feel a sense of achievement that will inspire you to continue wanting to get things done!
3. Journaling will help you learn from your mistakes
As human beings, we tend to forget things. A lot.
By keeping a written record of your mistakes and acknowledging how you handled a certain situation, you’ll be able to identify similar situations in the future and, thanks to your newly-gained awareness, instantly know how to do handle them in a better way.
4. Journaling is incredibly therapeutic
There’s a reason why many therapists recommend journaling, and that’s because it can actually be extremely freeing. While I’m not suggesting journaling instead of going with a professional, it can act as a bonus tool.
Writing down your feelings knowing nobody will have access to them allows you to get vulnerable about your emotions and reactions to specific situations. Moreover, it acts as a tool to increase awareness and insight without external influences getting in the way.
Moreover, it can also help you instantly feel better when your emotions feel like too much. Think about all the times you felt sad or angry, talked it out with a close friend, and instantly felt better. Journaling is, in a way, somewhat like ranting to your BFF!
5. Journaling can improve your communication skills and strengthen your relationships
By making a habit out of journaling, you will learn how to express yourself in a more effective way. By clearly understanding your feelings, you will also be able to better communicate them with those around you.
Put in simple words, writing abstract thoughts down creates a clear image of them in your head, which, in turn, leads to more transparent communication.
Moreover, instead of either bottling up your feelings or reacting to a situation on a whim, taking time away to process your feelings can be incredibly beneficial. Not only will writing down your thoughts help you create a clearer image of the situation, but you’ll also be able to process exactly why you feel the way to feel.
I hope this list of reasons to keep a journal inspired you to grab a pen and get writing! Journaling every day is key to getting the most out of it, so make sure you make it your goal this year to make a habit out of it.
Looking for some journal prompts to get you started! Click HERE.
I’d love to know what you think of journaling. Are you new to it? Is it something that you already do? Tell me down in the comments below or feel free to send me an email at faye@yourmindfulbreath.com.
