Getting your feelings out of your body and onto the page has so many benefits. Sometimes it is hard to express yourself to others; because you are afraid of how they may perceive you or you feel more comfortable keeping certain things to yourself. A journal allows you a judge free space to let it out. You can also look back on what you wrote and you may discover you shared a thought or feeling you did not even realize was bothering you. 

SOME BENEFITS:

• Self expression 

• Stress Relief 

• Cathartic 

• Helps to manage anxiety 

• Organization 

• Memory 

• Ignites Creativity

• Add journaling into your daily routine, until it becomes a habit

• Write without rules (no grammer, no time limit, no corrections)

• If you are facing a particular issue, look up journaling prompts that are recommended to ease those particular feelings 

• Keep a pencil and paper handy so when you are inspired to write, you're ready to go!