The Importance of Journaling -

Journaling is one way to express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences through writing or audio taping. Journaling is a safe, personal and private activity that may help you release stress and clear your mind.

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How to Journal

You do not have to be a writer to journal. Journaling is for you alone, so it is whatever you want it to be. Some suggestions for keeping a journal include:

Keep paper and pen nearby. You can write in your journal everyday or whenever you feel the need to express yourself. Do not pressure yourself to write. The words will come to you when you are ready to release your feelings and clear your mind.
Let your thoughts flow. Do not worry about grammar or punctuation. Remember, you are the only one reading your journal and it only needs to make sense to you.
You can write on any paper, in a notebook, a diary, a journal, and even on a napkin or on the back of cards, etc.
You can draw pictures if writing is not a favorite activity. You don’t have to be an artist.
Remember that your journal is yours alone, a private expression of your thoughts and feelings. No one should read your journal without your invitation or permission.
If you are unable to write or writing is not comfortable for you, you can record your thoughts and feelings on audio tape.