For many people journaling has positive benefits. Through journaling, people are able to gain insight regarding mood and behaviors, problem solve more strategically, reduce stress, and even increase self-esteem. All of these things can lead to an improvement of health and is often included as part of self-care activities. Your left brain, the analytical and rational side, is activated while writing. And while the left side of the brain is busy ‘being the brains’, the right si