Journalism: Benefits of JOURNALING
Journalism by definition is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, news
websites, or preparing news to be broadcast.
IMPORTANCE OF JOURNALING
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To inform us of changing events, issues and characters. To bear witness. To serve as a watchdog
over those in power. To convey a sense of wisdom or context to current events.
BENEFIT OF JOURNALING
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Improve mental health
Helps you relax and have a deeper understanding in your everyday life
Inspires creativity and enhance your writing skills
Boost memory
Aids Goal achievement
WAYS IN JOURNALING
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BULLET
contains sections to log daily to-dos, keep a monthly or weekly calendar, jot down
notes, track both physiological and mental health, and record both short- and long-term goals
5 W’s
Gratitude Journal
Writing down 5-10 things that you are grateful for each day.
Idea journal
It's a place where you jot down daily goals, achievements, observations, ideas for
projects, quotes, or other bits of inspiration.