There is a prejudice that journaling is an activity for teenagers. In fact, it is a handy journal of actions and thoughts. It is a great organizational tool that has health benefits as well. Why keep a diary?
- Each person can write down in a diary what is in the first place for him. For example, those who want to lose extra pounds can keep a food log, time and number of meals. Here you can also fix the parameters of the figure and weight. To keep the diary always at hand, it is best to keep it electronically. Today there are many themed apps (like DairyNutrition) with ready-made graphs, a calorie calculator, and a list of healthy foods.
- Journaling is a great way to talk. Therefore, we can safely say that this activity relieves stress. Those who do not want to write and are emotionally excited can use the services of a voice recorder. An audio and written diary is much better than antidepressants and sedatives in that you can reread and listen to them after a while and soberly analyze the information, or just laugh at the experienced situation.
- On a physiological level, journaling, with its sedative, even meditative effect, lowers blood pressure. Moreover, in the course of a number of studies it has been found that this occupation improves the response of T-lymphocytes and, as a result, strengthens the immune system.
- Experts say diaries improve memory. And it's hard to argue with that. Our life is full of various events. And the past is gradually blurring. Diary entries help not only to record these events, but also to calm and streamline thoughts and make our memory work better.
- It is easier for a person to admit his weaknesses and advantages, mistakes and victories to a piece of paper. Those that are difficult to tell a loved one or a psychologist about, but need to be told. This is how the diary comes to the rescue. He is the keeper of all aspirations and reflections, helps to quickly find the right solution, puts everything on the shelves, gives clarity to the mind.
- Not all people are naturally sociable and witty, not everyone is easy to formulate and express their thoughts quickly and easily. Keeping a diary will help to achieve communication skills. Already after a month of regular entries, a person has self-confidence and an increase in communication skills. And these qualities will be useful to everyone both in personal life and in the professional sphere.
- And finally, the diary educates its master. To-do lists and appointments, training records and their implementation discipline a person, strengthen their spirit and help them quickly achieve their goals.
