{"id":7651,"date":"2022-06-22T19:12:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/journaling-for-health-why-and-how-to\/"},"modified":"2022-06-22T19:12:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:12:50","slug":"journaling-for-health-why-and-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/journaling-for-health-why-and-how-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Journaling for Health: Why and How-To"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

Some very important people have famously kept a personal diary: Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinca, Marie Curie, and Charles Darwin, to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And some modern \u201cimportant people\u201d<\/span>\u2014<\/span> i.e., social media influencers<\/span>\u2014<\/span> have made the \u201cTHAT GIRL\u201d morning journal <\/span>a thing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know the facts, it can be difficult to determine if taking time to write down your thoughts and feelings is actually worth the time. What\u2019s better for your health: a 5-minute journal or doing something else more action-oriented?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to our investigation, the answer is journaling. Writing in a life journal optimizes your mental and physical well-being. Here\u2019s why, and how.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Table of Contents
<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Practice doesn\u2019t make perfect; practice makes flow.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s what the new\u00a0Discover Yoga Series on the adidas Training app\u00a0is all about: bringing you to your flow state. Perfection doesn\u2019t matter: whether you\u2019re new to the practice or a seasoned yogi, our\u00a08-week series\u00a0puts you on the path to grace, mobility, and bliss. From\u00a0pranayama<\/em>\u00a0to\u00a0vinyasa<\/em>, OM to namaste, our professional yoga instructor leads you through every pose. All you need is a mat, a sense of curiosity, and a desire to get stronger, from the inside out. Get your flow on!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Benefits of Journaling<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Journaling has been scientifically proven to make our lives better by\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Improving memory<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Creating a positive outlook<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Reframing negative emotions<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Aiding focus and organization<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Boosting immune function<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Increasing personal awareness<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Providing a sense of purpose<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Building productivity levels<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Helping with sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    But how does something as simple as journaling actually cause such a profound change in our wellness? Let\u2019s explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Gratitude Journal Your Way To Health<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The expression of gratitude has been proven to create better mental and physical health. Journaling helps us to analyze both the positives and negatives of any day, situation, or thought process. The mere act of slowing down to process an idea usually decreases its perceived pressure. And taking time to reflect upon one\u2019s day inevitably reveals something unexpectedly delightful. Thinking about what was, what is, and what is to come creates a certain sense of optimism, appreciation, and hope. Even women suffering from extreme depression show better mental health when tasked with writing a reflection journal.<\/span>(1)<\/sup><\/p>\n

    \"<\/p>\n

    Increase Your Motivation and Productivity<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Whether you\u2019re trying to start a new wellness practice or finish your thesis project, a fitness journal or mindfulness journal might be the ticket to <\/span>overcoming a plateau<\/span>. University students who were provided a two-week online journaling task showed higher levels of academic motivation<\/span>(2)<\/sup>. Taking time to write down tasks related to your work or your progress toward a goal can help you to enjoy the journey and creatively handle any obstacles along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Get Better Sleep<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Many of us know the feeling: lying in bed, drained and craving respite, but unable to fall asleep because of nagging thoughts and worries. <\/span>In one study<\/span>, participants suffering from this ailment were given two different journaling assignments: one, to write down the tasks that they had completed during the day; two, to write down the tasks they planned to complete the next day. The participants who wrote down the next day\u2019s tasks fell asleep markedly faster than those who wrote down what had already been done. If you struggle to fall asleep at night, try making a to-do list diary.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"