10 of the Best Tweets on Why People Journal

We all have a reason why we write. You’re probably aware of the many benefits of writing in a journal; perhaps one of those advantages encouraged you to start one. Here are a few tweets that indicate why others got started and what helped them keep going. Which reason resonates with you? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

1. It’s relaxing.

Writing down your thoughts in a journal is one of the best ways to relax.

— haybails (@haley_qualls) July 24, 2017

2. It’s like your own personal therapy session.

Writing in a journal is like my own personal therapy. I love it

— aly (@alyyykeating) July 23, 2017

3. It helps you keep track of things.

I’m starting a food/workout journal to keep track of what I eat/ate and my workouts.

— not ur bro (@Jhooptothe) July 24, 2017

4. It can help you feel more spiritually connected.

Just want to encourage those who pray… Do you keep a prayer journal? You really should try it if you don’t! Mine… https://t.co/C17uzy0jOo pic.twitter.com/Z1wMj1QCUY

— Lorah Kelly (@motherduck_uk) July 24, 2017

5. It helps you retain ideas.

Always keep a journal close, when you wake up you never know what ideas will come to you. #ideas #amwriting

— Shaylea Gallagher (@shayleaofficial) July 22, 2017

6. It helps you “tune in” to your subconscious.

Your dreams hold important messages about deep beliefs, fears, and areas that need to be healed. Keep a dream journal. Don’t ignore the msgs

— Amanda (@sold8230) July 20, 2017

7. It shows you how much you’ve grown.

Keep a journal now so you’ll have a record of your journey as a genealogist later. A message from you to your older self. #AncestryHour

— Jan Murphy (@packrat74) July 18, 2017

8. It helps you preserve your memories.

I need to start writing in a journal about this time in my life, I know I’m going to enjoy reading it 20 yrs from now

— Calah (@KAYALGIA) July 25, 2017

9. It helps you become more self-aware.

Writing in this journal has helped me figure out alot about me i never noticed

— Scoob Hefner (@ScoobHefner) August 7, 2017

10. It helps you stay focused on your priorities.

Writing everything in a journal! Keeping all my thoughts organized, & getting multiple things done in one day :)

— 👸 (@indigoflowerxx) October 16, 2017

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