18 Benefits of Journaling

Strengthens your immune system and leads to better physical health (source)

Improves emotional intelligence (the ability to perceive and understand emotions)

Soothes anxiety and increases feelings of calmness (source)

Promotes individuation (the maturing of the self/identity)

Enhances mental health (source)

Helps you to deal better with depression (source)

Encourages spiritual growth and integration

Reduces symptoms related to panic, PTSD, and addiction

Increased self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-compassion

Improves your ability to communicate with others (source)

Increases happiness (source)

Promotes mental clarity and problem-solving skills

Helps you to deal with stress and intrusive thoughts more effectively (source)

Increases creativity

Improves your work efficiency (source)

Can help to improve your IQ (source)

Speeds up emotional recovery after romantic breakups (source)

Promotes emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual healing