Blog #292
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It might sound a little old school, but the benefits of putting pen to paper are timeless. Whether virtually or by hand, journaling can help you:
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Heal from the past
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Increase your emotional intelligence
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Achieve your goals
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Improve your memory
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Improve your vocabulary
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Strengthen self-discipline and routine
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Increase your levels of creativity
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Improve self-confidence
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Help you lose weight
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Helps clear your mind, so you can sleep
All of these reasons and so many more are the benefits of keeping a journal!
Start today! For your mind and for your health!