Why I Keep a Journal

Why I Keep a Journal

When I was a teen, I started dealing with a lot of anxiety and depression.And luckily not so luckily i was granted alot of solitude to deal with my emotions. Basically I had to figure out how to deal with my emotions by myself and thats so hard to do as a young adult, so hard. One of my cousins suggested journaling and said it might be something I’d like. So I went out and bought a blue, ruled spiral notebook and started writing. I wrote poems, stories, dreams, fears, hopes for the future... and it helped more than any mood supplement ever could. Honestly, even more than therapy.

Don’t get me wrong,therapy is great, and I’d go back if I felt like I needed it. But journaling hits different. Writing down my thoughts without being judged or analyzed is its own kind of healing. And it’s free.

I keep a journal to stay sane. My mind is always racing, and putting my thoughts on paper helps me feel somewhat normal. I’m constantly in a lowkey state of disarray 😂, and journaling helps bring me back to reality.

I still journal because it helps me sort through my thoughts and figure out what’s real and what’s not. When I’m writing, I’m basically doing one of two things: deciding whether or not an intrusive thought is valid or not or I'm manifesting. I manifest quite a bit. And even though my life isn't entirely where i want it , I know I’m getting closer. 

I’ve always been a daydreamer. I zone out a lot, even now as an adult, not as bad as when I was younger, but still. I think that’s why I’m so drawn to escapism. Writing helps me stay grounded. It keeps me in the moment just a little longer.

For me journaling is amazing, and I honestly recommend it to everyone. There’s no right way to do it either. You can write poems, draw, add photos, or even make a whole entry with just stickers 😂. It’s yours.

Anyway, yeah. I love to journal, and I don’t think I’ll ever stop. It’s helped my mental health in huge ways.

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