6 Benefits of Keeping a Personal Journal
4. You learn from previous mistakes
They say with experience comes wisdom. People may realize their mistakes, but many a time they simply forget they occurred and end up doing the same thing again. If you wish to avoid the ‘once bitten twice shy’ syndrome, it would be wise on your part to start writing down things that have taught you a lesson so that you avoid committing the same errors.
5. It’s therapeutic
Writing your heart out relieves stress and is extremely therapeutic. This point should be considered especially by those who are living alone or feel lonely and have no one to talk to. The diary becomes the best friend in which you can jot down your wildest and craziest thoughts or plans which you can’t share with fellow humans.
6. You can see yourself grow over time
As people read through their personal journals from say, day 1 to day 112, they realize how much they have grown up over time. People don’t realize when and how they change, mentally and emotionally. They can understand such transitions by maintaining a personal journal. A personal journal helps you in more ways than one, especially getting to know yourself even better.
