Throw Light on 5 Powerful Health Benefits of Journaling

Journaling or keeping letters or diaries is an old tradition, one that dates back to at least the 10th century. Successful people throughout history have kept journals. Whether you suffer from an eating disorder, bipolar disorder, ADD (or ADHD), or even depression, journaling may be of benefit to you. All you need is a piece of paper and a pen or pencil and start putting your thoughts on paper.

The act of writing takes over the left side of your brain, which is analytical and rational. When your left brain is doing the work, your right brain is free to create, intuit and feel. Writing removes mental blocks and allows you to use all of your brainpower to better understand yourself, others and the world around you. Begin journaling and begin experiencing these health benefits like:

• Journaling can reduce depression and anxiety: Both depression and anxiety are often accompanied by negative thoughts. Journaling can get these thoughts down on paper, process them in a more analytical, non-emotional way, and then respond appropriately to them.
• Keeping a journal can improve memory function: Journaling is incredibly beneficial, both mentally and physically. It can help you to process the events you experience, which leads to a healthy and holistic view of yourself. It empowers you to work through traumas better, bringing healing to past wounds and insight into the way forward. It improves your memory of events and enhances your ability to see patterns in life more clearly.
• Journaling reduces stress: It is necessary to overcome the burden of stress that can be damaging to your physical, mental, and emotional health. Journaling is a stress management tool, a good-for-you habit that lessens the impact of physical stressors on your health. According to a study, journaling for only 15 to 20 minutes a day, three to five times for four months was enough to lower blood pressure and improve liver functionality.
• Journaling helps you sleep better: According to a study, bedtime worry about incomplete future tasks contributes significantly to people’s difficulty in falling asleep. Writing thoughts down in a journal before bed can help people recognize negative thoughts and behaviours, and find ways to deal with them and sleep peacefully.
• Journaling Boost Mood: Journaling allows your brain to relive it. And try to maintain your abilities when the ugly head of self-doubt appears. The release of endorphins and dopamine will boost your self-esteem and mood.

Some of the tips while writing a Journal:

• Create a writing routine that works best for you.
• Don’t punish yourself if you take a break from the schedule.
• Express yourself freely as no one is judging you.
• Protect your privacy if you want to keep things private.
• Avoid computer screens or ‘journaling’ on your phone as it might cause more stress.

Footnote:

Writing a journal has powerful health impacts on you. It will help to boost your mood, overall immune function, sharpen memory, and reduce stress drastically. So, start journaling now and enjoy its health benefits.