Wait, why should I journal?

Hi!

Today I'd like to share some ~research backed~ (I know how fancy) benefits of journaling. According to Positive Psychology, journaling promotes creativity, improves mental health, increases sleep quality, and helps with achieving goals. Incidentally, a 2013 study found that people diagnosed with depression reported significantly lower depression scores after only three (!!) days of expressive writing for 20 minutes (Krpan, Kross, Berman, Deldin, Askren, & Jonides, 2013).

Also, not to mention, journaling is a habit of highly successful people. Did you know that John D. Rockefeller, Thomas Edison, Emma Watson, Marie Curie, and Lady Gaga are (or were) all journal keepers? You could be included in that list someday, too ;)

For me, the greatest benefit I get from journaling is stress management and goal setting. Needless to say, if I didn't journal, this whole In Bloom project wouldn't exist! Through writing, I can compartmentalize my thoughts so I'm not swept away with the BS and can focus on what I actually want to do.

I know sometimes it's hard to find a community of journalers if your current circle isn't interested in this stuff, so I created a Discord server (a group chat) where like-minded people can connect. There, we share tips on journaling, exchange writing prompts, give music/book recommendations, life advice, whatever! Simply click on the hyperlink to join - let me know if you have any issues with it.

Talk soon,
Emily

Artist Feature: Arlo Parks
Arlo Parks is a singer-songwriter and poet from the UK. Her first album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, released February 2021. The album chronicles bittersweet, intimate moments over lo-fi melodies. Her sensitive lyrics and cool delivery reminds me of something you may hear in a coming-of-age movie. My favorite track is "Green Eyes". Check out Arlo on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube.

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