Top Benefits of Journaling
- By Gina Agderian
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- 26 May, 2019
- Keeping a journal helps to relieve stress and can help keep your mental health in check. Have you ever noticed that you always feel at least slightly better after venting to a friend or family member about a problem you're having? Writing in a journal gives you that same feeling of relief. You can complain and vent about something as much as you want without feeling like you're draining another person or sounding whiny. Your journal will not judge you or ever get tired of listening to your problems. I always feel better after writing in my journal about something that is stressing me out or causing anxiety.
- Your journal can serve as a "brain dump." I know it's not the most attractive term, but I actually dump the contents of my brain into my journal every night. I write about my day and anything that went wrong or right, and I move on. Each journal entry at the end of the day helps me close the chapter on that day and see the next day as a brand new opportunity to start over.
- Journaling helps you to pause and reflect on your day. Sometimes, things happen in our lives that we don't quite understand. Maybe you got into an argument with a friend, or maybe something happened at work that made you bristle. Writing and reflecting on your day can help you work through your feelings and any issues that had come up during the day. Keeping a journal can also serve as a document for an ongoing event in your life to help you keep track of what happened and when. Writing in my journal has become part of my nightly routine and gives me space to pause and think.
- Your journal can inspire you. So much of what I write about is inspired by my life. If you're experiencing writer's block, crack open an old journal and start reading. You're guaranteed to find some inspiration from your own life. As the old saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction!
- Journals contain memories. This isn't so much a mental health benefit as it is a general benefit. Almost every important thing that has happened to me has been written in a journal. I have details from my first job, my wedding day, and the day my husband and I purchased our first home documented in various journals. It is impossible to remember all the incredible things that happen to us throughout our lives. Your journal is the story of you. Sharing details in my journal of important events in my life ensures that I never forget everything that has shaped me into the person I am today.
As a self-published author, I never dreamed that I would actually have the opportunity to do a book signing. It's quite humbling, actually. This opportunity came to me when one of my husband's friends attended an event at the Bergenfield Library and ended up speaking with someone about my book. They put me in contact with the person in charge of events, and before I knew it, my signing was scheduled! I'm hoping one day I will have a self-published best seller, but for now, I'm still in awe of what my dream of becoming a writer and a lot of hard work have brought me. It's still strange for me to see my name on the cover of a book!
If you're local, I would love for you to attend the book signing so I can meet you and personally thank you for sharing this journey with me. I hope to see some of you there!
CanvasRebel had reached out to me several weeks ago asking me if I'd be willing to share my journey as a self-published author. This publication features the stories of micro-creators and gives us an opportunity to shine. I was thrilled to share my experience and knowledge of self-publishing a book and how my upbringing shaped my creative journey and who I am today. I love sharing my story because it gives me a chance to inspire others. I would often look to other independent creatives as proof that someone could self-publish their way to success. I hope that this article inspires readers to follow their dreams and to not wait for a traditional publisher to give them the "ok" to share their work with the world. I am thrilled that the article is now live for the world to read!
Summer is coming, and my novel The Letters in the Old House is a great summer read! The story takes place down the Jersey Shore and is perfect for a day at the beach or lake. You can also check out my YouTube channel for book reviews and other fun videos.
Like most creatives, I am constantly dreaming up new ways to leverage my creativity, expand my GSellsSeashells brand, and connect with my readers. I’ve been working on some fun projects that I am excited to share with you!
First, I have published two journals on KDP that are now available on Amazon! These journals are 100% designed by me and have two very different vibes. THIS JOURNALis hardcover and has a tropical vibe featuring palm tree designs on the pages. There’s something about it that reminds me of the Beverly Hills Hotel, even though I haven’t yet visited…or maybe I’ve been watching too many of Josh Flagg’s scenes on Million Dollar Listing LA . Either way, this journal has a cool, swanky feel that will make you feel like you’re staying at a world-class resort hotel.
My second recently-published journal has a nautical vibe. THIS JOURNALis softcover and perfect for jotting down your summer plans and adventures. I am in love with the colors used in the cover design.
I’ve also started a YouTube channel, which is something I always swore I’d never do. There is something so cringey about filming myself. I feel awkward sitting in front of my phone and filming myself, but I’m slowly becoming more comfortable in front of the camera. My YouTube channelfeatures quick book reviews and a few YouTube Shorts for now, but my plan is to keep the full-length videos focused on book reviews and writing tips and have some fun Shorts of travel, life, etc. However, this could change, so we’ll see where it goes!
I’m keeping my 2023 mantra of “Endless Possibilities” at the forefront of everything that I’ve been working on. My goal is to connect with my readers in different ways, even if it means creating journals when I have absolutely zero design experience and filming myself awkwardly talking about books that I’ve read. Straying outside of your comfort zone is the only way you can grow. You never know what will resonate with someone or who is watching!
As always, I am eternally grateful for your support! You can p urchase my novel The Letters in the Old House on Amazon in paperback or Kindle, and you can visit my YouTube channelto learn more about what I’ve been reading.
As a self-published author, I never dreamed that I would actually have the opportunity to do a book signing. It's quite humbling, actually. This opportunity came to me when one of my husband's friends attended an event at the Bergenfield Library and ended up speaking with someone about my book. They put me in contact with the person in charge of events, and before I knew it, my signing was scheduled! I'm hoping one day I will have a self-published best seller, but for now, I'm still in awe of what my dream of becoming a writer and a lot of hard work have brought me. It's still strange for me to see my name on the cover of a book!
If you're local, I would love for you to attend the book signing so I can meet you and personally thank you for sharing this journey with me. I hope to see some of you there!
CanvasRebel had reached out to me several weeks ago asking me if I'd be willing to share my journey as a self-published author. This publication features the stories of micro-creators and gives us an opportunity to shine. I was thrilled to share my experience and knowledge of self-publishing a book and how my upbringing shaped my creative journey and who I am today. I love sharing my story because it gives me a chance to inspire others. I would often look to other independent creatives as proof that someone could self-publish their way to success. I hope that this article inspires readers to follow their dreams and to not wait for a traditional publisher to give them the "ok" to share their work with the world. I am thrilled that the article is now live for the world to read!
Summer is coming, and my novel The Letters in the Old House is a great summer read! The story takes place down the Jersey Shore and is perfect for a day at the beach or lake. You can also check out my YouTube channel for book reviews and other fun videos.
Like most creatives, I am constantly dreaming up new ways to leverage my creativity, expand my GSellsSeashells brand, and connect with my readers. I’ve been working on some fun projects that I am excited to share with you!
First, I have published two journals on KDP that are now available on Amazon! These journals are 100% designed by me and have two very different vibes. THIS JOURNALis hardcover and has a tropical vibe featuring palm tree designs on the pages. There’s something about it that reminds me of the Beverly Hills Hotel, even though I haven’t yet visited…or maybe I’ve been watching too many of Josh Flagg’s scenes on Million Dollar Listing LA . Either way, this journal has a cool, swanky feel that will make you feel like you’re staying at a world-class resort hotel.
My second recently-published journal has a nautical vibe. THIS JOURNALis softcover and perfect for jotting down your summer plans and adventures. I am in love with the colors used in the cover design.
I’ve also started a YouTube channel, which is something I always swore I’d never do. There is something so cringey about filming myself. I feel awkward sitting in front of my phone and filming myself, but I’m slowly becoming more comfortable in front of the camera. My YouTube channelfeatures quick book reviews and a few YouTube Shorts for now, but my plan is to keep the full-length videos focused on book reviews and writing tips and have some fun Shorts of travel, life, etc. However, this could change, so we’ll see where it goes!
I’m keeping my 2023 mantra of “Endless Possibilities” at the forefront of everything that I’ve been working on. My goal is to connect with my readers in different ways, even if it means creating journals when I have absolutely zero design experience and filming myself awkwardly talking about books that I’ve read. Straying outside of your comfort zone is the only way you can grow. You never know what will resonate with someone or who is watching!
As always, I am eternally grateful for your support! You can p urchase my novel The Letters in the Old House on Amazon in paperback or Kindle, and you can visit my YouTube channelto learn more about what I’ve been reading.
EXCITING NEWS: I have released the title of my second novel! I had already sent an email blast to my subscribers, so please sign up for my email list if you want to be the first to know of any updates or fun announcements. Simply visit my homepage and scroll to the bottom where you’ll be able to enter your email address. And now for the fun announcement!
Drumroll, please…
The title of my second novel is…
The Faceless Woman ! I had this title picked out almost from the beginning of the outlining process, unlike The Letters in the Old House , which received its title after going through revisions. It has been interesting to see how different the entire process has been from my first to my second novel. I’m now able to take what I learned when writing The Letters in the Old House and apply it to The Faceless Woman . I don’t think writing a novel will ever become any easier, but I feel more equipped to handle everything this time around.
I’m also happy to share that I have COMPLETED my first draft of The Faceless Woman ! I had the luxury of recently spending a month in the Poconos with my husband and I was able to get some writing done during our trip. I sat myself down on our last night there and didn’t move for three hours while I finished the first draft of the novel. It is far from perfect and a complete mess, but at least I now have something to work with when revising and editing. The story is slowly but surely taking shape!
As always, thank you so much for your interest, support, and love. I write because I want to, not because I have to. Writing and creating is a labor of love for me, and it makes me so happy when someone tells me that they enjoyed my work.
You can purchase The Letters in the Old House on Amazon by clicking HERE . As always, happy reading!
