What’s All the Fuss About Journaling and Can It Really Boost Happiness?
You don't need to be a writer to write
Did you know that writing about stressful events can improve our health and well-being!
They say a problem shared is a problem halved, and this also applies to writing down your problems. Most of us know that a gratitude journal can help improve our mood. But are you aware that expressive writing can actually increase your physical healing, as well as alleviate symptoms of mental health.
The best part of journaling is that anyone can do it. Grammar and spelling do not matter. It doesn’t even need to make sense. Ultimately, there are no rules.
The science of journaling
Writing a journal has profound effects on our mental health.
This article in PsychCentral looks at the way journaling alleviates symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. It suggests journaling helps us deal with negative and intrusive thoughts by releasing them through the written word. This release helps prevent rumination.
An interesting study looked into the impact of journaling on p…