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Why keep a journal ?
Enhances Self-Awareness and Emotional Well-being
Boosts Creativity and Observation Skills
Journaling helps individuals reflect on their thoughts and experiences, promoting emotional clarity and self-understanding. This process is especially beneficial in older adults, helping them cope with daily situations and nurturing a sense of inner discovery (Brady & Sky, 2003).
Supports Academic and Reflective Learning
Maintaining personal or professional journals can stimulate creative expression and sharpen observational abilities. Scientists and artists alike report improved attention to detail and idea generation through regular journaling (Williams, 2020), (Williamson, 2009).
Promotes Better Coping with Work Challenges
Journals facilitate deeper engagement in learning by encouraging students to reflect on their experiences and understanding of subject material. They foster metacognition—thinking about one's own thinking—which enhances comprehension and critical thinking skills (Pleschová, 2018), (Neill, 2005).
Journals serve as a tool for professionals to process stress, document their thoughts, and find meaning in their work. This practice can increase job satisfaction and facilitate personal growth (Dickson, 2002), (Cooper & Dunlap, 2017).