To most of us especially in this part of the world ,journaling seems like something alien. To journal means to take personal record of occurences, happenings, experiences and reflections kept on regular basis. A journal is simply a kind of diary in which you keep a record of events or progress.
Journaling is an ancient tradition as far back as 10th century japan. It is known that successful people throughout history have kept journals, presidents maintain them for posterity and reference.The famous 19th century playright oscar wilde said "i never travel without my diary, one should have something sensational to read on the train".
Somethink it is reserved for high school lovers or the awkward folks, others see writing as a tool, basically as a means to an end and without value itself. Well i am here to dissolve to dissolve that doubt and skepticism. For those who dont see a reason to have a journal well i bring you ten reasons why you should keep a journal.

Improve intelligence

Studies show that writing as a part of language learning has a lot of positive correlation with intelligence. Journaling helps you explore language by increasing the natural urge to search for new words and increase your vocubulary. Also it found that one of the best single measures of overall intelligence is vocubulary.
Get to know yourself better
By writing regularly you will get to know what makes you feel happy and confident, evidence from science shows the art of writing accesses your left brain which is analytical and rational. The simple art of writing removes mental barricades and allow you to use your brain power to better understand yourself, others and the world around you.
Eliminate stress
Writing serves as a tool to healing emotionally, physically and psychologically. Writing about feelings of anger, sadness or pain helps to remove the pressure of the feelings. Dr james permebaker, author wrting to heal explains "when we translate an experience into language we essentially make the experience garsable". studies show that the emotional exercise from journaling reduces anxiety, stress and helps us sleep better.
Accomplish goals
Your dreams and ambitions are often included in your journal, but then how does journaling relate to us achieving goals. Actually writing signals importance to the brain.
Bring out your creativity
Its not a question of whether you are creative or not, it is how to let it out. There is something called "streams of conciousness" by julia cameron , she recommends three pages of this powerful tool in the morning it is basically to write without thinking. It helps bring out the tnoughts and ideas you never knew you had in you and loosens up your expressive muscles.
Boosts your communication skill
Writing is connected to speaking, it is actually a written form of communication, when you write you most times trace your written thoughts in sub vocalization. Infact writing about misunderstandings rather than brooding over them willhelp you see another's point of view
Increases your self discipline
It requires commitment to set time aside to write whether its morning or evening, its an act of discipline. This is a very good habit to form which has positive spill over effects in other areas of your life.
Boosts memory and comprehension ability
I personally since i adopted this lifestyle noticed this nerdy feeling and quick grasp of concepts, there is actually a relationship between the hand and brain, words represent written thoughts .Writing boosts your cognitive ability.
Increases self Awareness
Writing helps you perceive and manage your emotions and also that of others. Journaling gives you platform to express and process your emotions thereby increasing your self awareness, intuition and emotional intelligence.

Help you keep tabs of your overall development
Stuffs happen to us and they happen very fast, sometimes we are even oblivous of them, journaling helps to see how we have changed over time and where we got it right or wrong and how far we have come and the grey areas we need to work on.

In conclusion journaling will be more effective when done daily for twenty minutes, start anywhere and don't bother about spellings and puctuation at least for now. Also pick a theme for the day, week or month. You will get to discover your diary is your that friend you can trust who won't kiss and tell.

source:http://www.voiceofaudacity.com/2016/09/benefits-of-journaling-10-reasons-why.html

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