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Journaling for Mental Health and Personal Growth — It’s the Small Stuff

Shire Lyon
7 min readJul 10, 2021

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Journaling often gets a bad reputation. On TV, we see it reflected as childish, girly, gossipy, or even egotistical. The truth is, journaling can be a stress reliever, therapeutic, self-reflective, and a recipe for a new and improved you. It’s one of the best ways to learn about yourself and how to achieve your goals and dreams, as well as finding your way to inner peace of mind.

Journaling is about getting your thoughts, feelings, and memories on paper because how could you possibly ever grow if you haven’t even had time to look back on where you’ve been? Learn more about how to journal for better mental health and growth.

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1. Journaling Can Help You Reflect

Journaling can help you stay organized and focused on your goals. It’s also a great way to deal with difficult emotions. One of the best ways for me to explore my feelings has been journaling. While it can be boring for someone who feels like they don’t have anything to talk about, I find it immensely helpful when I’m trying to exit…

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Shire Lyon
Shire Lyon

Written by Shire Lyon

I’m a Mom, a blogger & marketer. Spending quality time with my family is imperative to me. Sustainability, the environment & healthy living are my passion.

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