Healthy Monday: Keeping a Journal

Although it may sound a bit second grade-ish, a journal offers more than just a place to doodle and write down mundane details of your day. Consider it a santuary for your thoughts and feelings; it aids in putting situations into perspective and, according to InboxJournal.com, it can act as a sort of meditative experience. For all you brides out there, a journal is a great place to jot down your ideas and inspiration, as well as release stress by expressing any frustration you're experiencing.

A few other thing Inbox Journal notes is how it can help you acheive your goals, simplify your life, clarify and strenghten relationships, learn about yourself, and become a better communicator. Although keeping an electronic journal is wonderfully earth-friendly, a unique hand bound journal where you can actually touch pen to paper can be extremely gratifying.


photo credits:
Top Photo - Justaplanerideaway
Second Photo - Incurable Hippie
Bottom Left - Ansy
Bottom Right - Spaz Du Zoo