Diaries are used to keep track of daily events but journals are used for much more than this. Using creative writing journals to write in provides a way of not just recording events but our reactions to them, the emotions they evoked in us and more. If we develop the habit of keeping a journal, this can have many positive benefits in our lives. Not only can it improve our health and promote emotional healing but it will also stimulate our creativity and improve our ability to express ourselves.
Throughout history, people have used journals to record their innermost thoughts. These thoughts usually remain private. However, if the person was famous, like a Winston Churchill or a Theodore Roosevelt, they may be published for us to get an insight into the way their minds worked. However, these writings are mostly only ever seen by the person who recorded them and never to stand up to judgment or ridicule. As the thoughts are uncensored by others, they may often result in fresh insights and inspirational ideas.
One way it helps us is by giving us the opportunity to look back and reevaluate past experiences. In hindsight we may begin to understand more and even receive insights that help us in our personal growth. Personally, professionally and spiritually, we can benefit from such a process that shows our progress.
When first beginning a journal, it is often quite intimidating to know where to start. At this stage one cannot think too much. It is better to just begin putting one word after another without any self editing. Just like a dirty well that has not been used for a while, it may take time to get a flow going. Just as clear water eventually appears, so one finds that thoughts and words become more fluid with practice.
When we begin to develop this habit, it provides a way of clearing out the mind. You transfer thoughts from your head to the paper, clearing out mental clutter. Once this happens, there is room for true creativity to be expressed. It is rather like having a dialogue with yourself and eventually may lead to insights you would otherwise have missed.
Many people love the idea of being able to play with ideas and express themselves freely without any judgment. They find relaxation in doing so that is beneficial to their health. Many people find that emotional healing comes from expressing their true feelings on paper. They release all their pent up rage and fear that they cannot express in any other way. It is a cathartic process for them, leading to greater emotional well being.
Putting pen to paper still has a vital place to play, in spite of the digital revolution that has taken place. Many people still find that wrestling with problems or exploring new ideas works best when physically taking up a pen and some paper and working with them. Many techniques and exercises can also be found on the internet to help people develop their creative muscles.
Journaling has many benefits including clarifying thinking, dealing with the past, asking important questions and stimulating creativity. When one writes simply for ones own benefit instead of for an audience, the process is cathartic and inspirational at the same time. It is worthwhile to develop this habit and experience its many benefits.
Throughout history, people have used journals to record their innermost thoughts. These thoughts usually remain private. However, if the person was famous, like a Winston Churchill or a Theodore Roosevelt, they may be published for us to get an insight into the way their minds worked. However, these writings are mostly only ever seen by the person who recorded them and never to stand up to judgment or ridicule. As the thoughts are uncensored by others, they may often result in fresh insights and inspirational ideas.
One way it helps us is by giving us the opportunity to look back and reevaluate past experiences. In hindsight we may begin to understand more and even receive insights that help us in our personal growth. Personally, professionally and spiritually, we can benefit from such a process that shows our progress.
When first beginning a journal, it is often quite intimidating to know where to start. At this stage one cannot think too much. It is better to just begin putting one word after another without any self editing. Just like a dirty well that has not been used for a while, it may take time to get a flow going. Just as clear water eventually appears, so one finds that thoughts and words become more fluid with practice.
When we begin to develop this habit, it provides a way of clearing out the mind. You transfer thoughts from your head to the paper, clearing out mental clutter. Once this happens, there is room for true creativity to be expressed. It is rather like having a dialogue with yourself and eventually may lead to insights you would otherwise have missed.
Many people love the idea of being able to play with ideas and express themselves freely without any judgment. They find relaxation in doing so that is beneficial to their health. Many people find that emotional healing comes from expressing their true feelings on paper. They release all their pent up rage and fear that they cannot express in any other way. It is a cathartic process for them, leading to greater emotional well being.
Putting pen to paper still has a vital place to play, in spite of the digital revolution that has taken place. Many people still find that wrestling with problems or exploring new ideas works best when physically taking up a pen and some paper and working with them. Many techniques and exercises can also be found on the internet to help people develop their creative muscles.
Journaling has many benefits including clarifying thinking, dealing with the past, asking important questions and stimulating creativity. When one writes simply for ones own benefit instead of for an audience, the process is cathartic and inspirational at the same time. It is worthwhile to develop this habit and experience its many benefits.
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