Journaling to the Rescue in 2021!

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January is National Journal Writing Month-a great time to start something new. Plus, we’re all about to turn the page into a new year. Many of us are enthusiastic about welcoming in 2021, hoping that it will bring new miracles and opportunities.

We are still in the midst of the pandemic, but the hope is that life will return to some semblance of normal. However, it may be more likely that we’ll all need to get used to “a new normal.” Whether this involves continued stay-at-home orders, new remote job prospects, or simply more of the same, it’s vital that we maintain a sense of perspective and recognize that this is a temporary situation. It’s also important to try to tap into our inner child and focus on wonder and awe, and journaling can definitely help.

Following are 7 reasons why journaling is something to consider in 2021:

1. A journal acts as a container for sentiments, hopes, and dreams.
2. Journaling provides an emotional release and gives a voice to feelings that may have been suppressed.
3. Writing in a journal builds self-awareness and helps to create a narrative.
4. As you put your thoughts down on paper, you may find that you feel more grateful for your life as a whole.
5. The act of writing in a journal fosters exploration and…