Do you keep a journal? Many people use journaling to relieve stress, capture treasured memories while they are fresh, record the historic times they are living through, and ass a way to make use of some found time. Keeping a journal is an important way to record the stories of daily life today for the generations of tomorrow.
Let's look at some of the benefits:
1. Reducing Stress and Anxiety. Journaling has been shown to help handle stress. It gives you time to make sense of thoughts and emotions that come with anxiety.
2. Preserving Personal History. Our thoughts and daily lives can be preserved for generation to come by telling stories that can help our great-great-grandchildren navigate their own lives.
3. Telling Untold Stories. Everyone has a unique experience, even during a globally important event. There are always articles about important events, but just as important are the stories of those who lived through it.
4. Personal Reflection. You are writing for yourself, and you can choose if and how you want to share those memories later. [Side note: the first time I read this I thought it said Personal Revelation. The same advice applies.]
-- this article was taken from a familysearch instagram post.
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