The pandemic brought about many trends: baking innumerable loaves of sourdough bread; Zoom parties with friends; knitting, from scarves to sweaters; and keeping a daily journal as a narrative of one’s life.
At first, facing the blank pages of a journal might seem daunting. But there’s something to be said for diving right in. Write about the fear of failing. Some words, any words, begin the journey.
What can journaling do for you?
It can relieve stress. Writing about your daily stress factors can put them in their proper place.
It can define goals. Think of it as a to-do list for your life. Setting the parameters of what you want to accomplish, whether on a daily, monthly, or yearly basis, keeps your life plan on track.
And it can actually have an impact on your physical health. It’s been shown that keeping track of an illness through a journal can encourage faster healing.
Remember, no one other than you is reading the sentences, paragraphs, and pages you’re compiling. Be brave; be bold.
