In life, we are going to experience many emotions and feelings that we will bottle up inside of us, which can lead us to a much worse mental state. If you keep a journal, it will help you release those thoughts from your brain and will help you to let go of things that aren’t serving you. It can also help you keep track of your life, memorize things, make goals and helps achieve them. The act of reflection and journaling relieves stress, helps you reflect on where you were, where you are, and where you want to be in your life. 

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