How Journaling Improved my Life

Woman journaling for self-care

I had heard that journaling was an excellent form of self-care, so I decided to give it a try.  At first, I wasn’t sure what to write, but I kept at it.  Sometimes I would even write down that I didn’t know what to write.  

As the days passed, and I continued my daily practice, I began to write about what was happening in my life.  Sometimes I even wrote about my hopes and dreams.

My journal became the place where I went to process my feelings.  I found that I looked forward to my journaling time, and sometimes I even journaled twice in one day.  I was starting to understand why people recommended the practice.  I was hooked.

I noticed that I became more aware of the little glimmers that seemed to happen everyday.  Prior to journaling, I didn’t take the time to reflect on my day.  Now I took the time to reflect on all the good things that took place in my day.

I began to appreciate my friends and family more, and make time for each of them.  I also became more present, and truly focused all of my attention on them.