Listen "Can journaling be toxic?"
Episode Synopsis
I've kept a notebook on and off for about a decade, and its hundreds of pages are full of happy and sad memories, thoughts, and feelings. Some people question if this habit of journaling can be detrimental.So can journaling be harmful? The answer is yes, there are instances in which journaling can be damaging, but these scenarios are readily averted. Just like anything, you have to moderate the amount of time you spend doing it. You simply have to know when to stop. Once you manage your journaling habit, you'll find it to be one of the most calming and pleasant habits you can create.This page offers all the data and figures you need in order to create your own opinion on the topic. Should you start journaling? Should you continue journaling? Give some concrete circumstances where keeping a journal proved to be counterproductive. I'm here to show you all the information.Before commencing this article, I'd want to introduce myself:It wasn't until I was in my twenties that I began keeping a journal. As soon as I completed the first page in my journal (I started with a hard-copy journal), I knew I was going to continue this habit.It was love at first sight.Despite the focus of this post being on the negative aspects of journaling, please don't get the wrong impression: I find keeping a notebook to be a really beneficial practice. In truth, journaling has helped me in a variety of ways. Despite that, I have done my best to uncover ways in which the habit of journaling might still be harmful to someone else.Maybe, in a few years, I will fall victim to my own journaling obsession as well. We'll see. All I know is that when that day arrives, I'll most likely journal about it.Preview A Checklist for Maintaining Good Mental Health Through Keeping a Gratitude JournalNever Lose Out On Joy!These 10 quick recommendations for your mental health can help you thrive under pressure and smash your goals in no time. On Our Blog https://lestallion.com/blogs/index/can-journaling-be-toxicLeStallion offers premium PU leather journal notebooks for writing, dedicated to all those who are pursuing their dreams and goals, or nurturing their personal development and mental health.For More Info on LeStallion, check out:https://lestallion.com/
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