Research shows that journaling improves mental health and well being.

The simple act of writing down your thoughts and feelings helps you to understand them more clearly.

Journaling has been known to:

• Boost moods and positive feelings

• Improve self-awareness

• Reduce anxiety

• Improve memory

• Enhance a sense of well-being

Tips for journaling:

• Try to journal every day

• Keep a pen and paper handy or use a digital file that is easy for you to access

• Look at journaling as a way to relax, de-stress, and unwind

• Write in a space that is comfortable and soothing, maybe with a cup of tea