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Journaling as a Way of Living

By Arpita Singh

| 07 Feb 2022

I started journaling a few years back. Since then I am addicted to it. It brought all my thoughts in front of me on a piece of paper which brought clarity to the mind.

What is journaling?

Journaling evokes mindfulness and helps writers remain present while keeping perspective. It presents an opportunity for emotional regulation and helps the brain regulate emotions. It provides a greater sense of confidence and self-identity.

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

Manage anxiety
Reduce stress
Cope with depression
Helping you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns
Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that you can recognize triggers and learn ways to better control them
Providing an opportunity for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts and behaviors

SCIENTIFIC BACKING BEHIND JOURNALING

One study by Hasanzadeh, Khoshknab, & Norozi found that the simple act of journaling reduced anxiety in women who were suffering from multiple sclerosis
Another study found that journaling could help students effectively manage stress and anxiety, as well as improve overall classroom engagement
As researchers Karen A. Baikie and Kay Wilhelm report, those who journaled for 20 minutes per day on 3-5 occasions saw these benefits., fewer stress-related visits to the doctor, improved immune system functioning, reduced blood pressure, improved lung function, improved liver function
Researchers Provencher, Gregg, Mead, & Mueser also found that journaling can speed the recovery of those who are struggling with various psychiatric conditions.

The best way of journaling is to write on a paper. Digital writing can also be done. So all the viewers who are reading this, start writing and enhance your life. It will definitely help you to emerge as a person.

About the author

Arpita Singh has completed an M.tech in Electrical from Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. She has a keen interest in writing and expressing her thoughts. She is regular in writing blogs on Instagram and YourQuote. Any views expressed are personal.

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