Why is Journalling Worthwhile?

Anecdotally people benefit from the process of keeping a journal and journal therapy has also been used by psychologists and counsellors for many years. Benefits include:

• Improved health and wellbeing, reduced anxiety 
• Coping and resilience, joy of discovery, and nurturing of voice and spirit
• Self-therapy 
• Reflection, critical thinking and professional development 
• Learning and improved academic attainment
• Business improvements/performance
• Goal setting

Journalling or diary keeping is an age old pastime that remains relevant and popular more than ever today.

In recent years, there appears to have been a resurgence in this traditional pastime. This apparent renewed interest was been most evident during the Coronavirus pandemic, signalled by a number of media articles, an increase in Google and YouTube searches and increased activity dedicated to journalling on social media.

Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms are a great way of connecting with others in the journal community.