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The health importance of pen and paper journaling

Using a paper journal will help to improve your health and mood, helps to alleviate stress hormone levels and high blood pressure, it helps with memory and it improves eyesight

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Wednesday December 13, 2017 , 2 min Read

It can’t be argued that one thing which a lot of important historical figures have in common is that they kept detailed and in-depth journals of their lives. The journals which these people had two primary functions: a therapeutic release for the writer, and a life-long point of reference. These two functions pose the two biggest benefits of journaling. Life is busy in general, and it can go by so fast, so when you take out a few minutes every day to journal, it really helps.

Writing, in general, has a lot of benefits for your health. Writing regularly gives you a safe emotional outlet for all the stress that comes with daily life and living, and your journal provides a safe environment where you can relieve your burdens without fear of judgment which might come with pouring out your feeling to most people.

Your creativity is sparked: Journaling is mostly “freestyle writing”, and as such, your creative juices are flowing endlessly while you write. Your expressive muscles are loosened up, and it also helps cure writer’s block.

Dealing with traumatic experiences: Researchers have revealed that at least 15-20 minutes a day for at least 3 days a week has been very effective in dealing with stressful and traumatic events. It has been extra effective in helping people with terminal diseases such as cancer. There is a Center for Journal Therapy that is especially dedicated to both the therapeutic and personal mental and health benefits of regular journaling.

Paper journaling offers you more security and privacy: Your privacy is more ensured when you make use of a paper journal. Your paper journal can’t be “hacked”, unlike a journal that’s on your phone or laptop. As long as it’s safely locked in your drawer or hidden deep in your wardrobe, you can confidently let people use your laptop without being scared that they’ll go through your journal.

The list of benefits which keeping a paper journal offers is virtually endless. The sooner you purchase your leather journal and get started with regular journaling, the better for you and your health. Writing engages and stimulates your brain more than typing, and many people argue that writing by hand is an experience that’s more authentic and raw. To get the full benefit of journaling, opt for a paper journaling.