Keeping a journal can help you understand the past, record the present and plan for the future. Even if a lot of what ends up in your journal is stuff you already know or feel, putting it on paper helps you reflect and examine your actions and reactions. After a while, you will start to see patterns. Ideas emerge that clarify your goals, help you identify positive and negative influences in your life and even direct you toward more positive life choices.  […]

Source: 4 Types of Journaling, Plus How to Find the One That’s Best for You