Thoughts on Keeping a Journal

If you don't already do so, I highly recommend writing in a journal about twenty minutes a day. Even just five minutes a day or so can give you a breather from stresses you might be encountering. Journaling is an ancient tradition, one that dates back to about 10th century Japan. Writing is a welcome relief from all the typing and texting we do. Journaling gives the brain a chance to process our anger, sadness, or other emotions we might be experiencing Journaling might even help our immune system out. Some researchers are saying that it could be strengthening our T-lympocytes, otherwise known as immune cells. Journaling is cheaper than taking vitamins or therapy. Writing could also be a way to help resolve disagreements with others. Instead of stewing about the problem or misunderstanding, writing might help you come up with an unexpected solution, understand another's view point and maybe save a friendship. So go out and buy one of those old marbled notebooks, the ones kids use to practice penmanship. They are cheap, you can collage them, and have a pretty journal that cost pennies. Your penmanship might even improve and you won't forget how to write by hand.