how to journal

“I am from…” Journaling

A research-backed writing exercise reveals how specific childhood memories and sensory details construct your identity, and why writing about them can improve your mental health. In 1986 James Pennebaker conducted an experiment that would spawn thousands of studies over the next four decades. He asked undergraduate students to write for fifteen minutes a day across… Read More »“I am from…” Journaling

Nostalgia Journaling Makes You Happier

Nostalgia journaling, writing about happy memories, can measurably reduce depression and boost happiness within weeks, according to research. Turning old memories into joy You’re scrolling through your phone when Facebook hits you with a memories post from ten years ago. There you are, younger, maybe thinner, definitely more optimistic, at some party you barely remember.… Read More »Nostalgia Journaling Makes You Happier