The benefits of writing your daily thoughts in a journal can be very beneficial. Daily writing can reduce stress as well. Helping you move forward in your personal and academic growth.

IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH

The act of taking pen to paper can help you relax. manage anxiety and cope with depression. For those who can put thoughts on paper, you can gain a deeper understanding of the causes of your own internal conflicts. You can also explore the external challenges you are facing. Your problems, fears, and concerns will come to the surface so you can start to address them and visualize solutions.

Humor is a healer. Writing down the events of your life in a funny way, or recording amusing overheard bits of dialogue, can help you feel less anxious, since laughter can relieve stress.

ENCOURAGES SELF-CONFIDENCE

Journaling can boost your self-confidence in a few ways. If you journal to keep your thoughts and schedule organized, you may find that being prepared reduces anxiety. Properly managing your time so that you can consistently check off those boxes on your to-do list can help reinforce for yourself that you’re a capable, intelligent student.

If you use your journal as a place to actively practice positive self-talk and combat negative thoughts, you may find that being kind to yourself also improves your overall relationship with yourself. Caring for yourself is very important to bringing kindness to others.

BOOSTS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Journaling can help you make sense of how you are feeling about a certain person or situation that is troubling or inspiring you. It can also help you understand your triggers. The process of writing down your thoughts, honestly and with as little judgment as possible allows for self-discovery. When you get to know yourself better, you can develop an environment that helps you thrive.