Why I choose to journal everyday ✨

So I made a promise to myself I would start journaling everyday in 2023. Before this, I found journaling stupid and even a waste of time because I usually just talk to myself so I found no point.

The truth is it has helped so much just sharing my thoughts into a page. It’s almost like that page is a new person and everyday I share my day to a stranger and they say nothing but listen.

It’s nice and has really made my nights calmer since that’s when I do it. It makes me calmer to move into my next day and not feel as overwhelmed as before.

I do suggest trying it and see how you feel. If journaling isn’t your thing maybe try coloring about your day. Draw how you feel and what is on your mind. This also helps me too since I’m an artsy person! :)

2024/2/14 Edited to

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