Why do people avoid journaling?

27/01/2023 10 min
Why do people avoid journaling?

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Even if writing isn't your thing or the pressure of keeping a journal on a regular basis is stressful for you, there are still plenty of things you can do to self-reflect, process your thoughts and feelings, or get what's in your brain out into the world so you can examine it from a different perspective. One of these things is keeping a gratitude journal.What Other Activities Can I Participate In If I Don't Feel Like Writing in a Journal?Journaling may be a very helpful activity to engage in when our thoughts become overpowering or when we realize that we are dwelling on the past. When we crack open a new notebook and fill its blank pages with our thoughts and feelings, it can help us digest what has happened to us, clear our brains, and review our memories, behaviors, or habits from a new perspective without the feeling that we are being judged by anyone else.However, keeping a journal isn't for everyone. Some people have the experience that it is neither peaceful nor gratifying, and they find that the pressure of trying to find the "right" words to put on paper can be overpowering.When I was a kid, I would become extremely ecstatic whenever I got a new journal or notebook. On the other hand, I would get anxious if I went a few days without writing in it. I would pre-date each page of my journal in an effort to ensure that I would continue to write in it on a daily basis, and then I would beat myself up even more if I failed to do so. I also work as a writer!Even if writing isn't your thing or the pressure of keeping a journal on a regular basis is stressful for you, there are still plenty of things you can do to self-reflect, process your thoughts and feelings, or get what's in your brain out into the world so you can examine it from a different perspective. One of these things is keeping a gratitude journal.If you just don't enjoy writing that much, here are several alternatives to journaling that you might try. On Our Blog                      https://lestallion.com/blogs/index/why-do-people-avoid-journalingLeStallion 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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