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<p>Hey Journal!</p> <p>Want to self-improve this year? Yes! Then I recommend journaling. &nbsp; In this episode, I will discuss how journaling is a helpful tool to free your mind, helps to boost your memory, deal with anxiety, stress, and mild depression. &nbsp;Start journaling now and boost your confidence, reach your goals! Let this year be your year! For more information about journaling, check out these resources I used: Ackerman, C. (2019, July 10). 83 Benefits of Journaling for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ Ackerman, C. (2019, June 19). Writing Therapy: Using A Pen and Paper to Enhance Personal Growth. Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/writing-therapy/ Utley, A. &amp; Garza, Y. (2011). The therapeutic use of journaling with adolescents. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 6:1, 29-41, doi: 10.1080/15401383.2011.557312 Baikie, K., &amp; Wilhelm, K. (2005). Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 11(5), 338-346. doi:10.1192/apt.11.5.338 Carpenter, S. (2001, September). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/sep01/keepdiary Crocker, J., Niiya, Y., &amp; Mischkowski, D. (2008). Why Does Writing About Important Values Reduce Defensiveness?: Self-Affirmation and the Role of Positive Other-Directed Feelings. Psychological Science, 19(7), 740–747. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02150.x Emmons, R. A., &amp; McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 377-389. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.84.2.377 Grothaus, M. (2015, January 29). Why Journaling Is Good For Your Health (And 8 Tips To Get Better). Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/3041487/8-tips-to-more-effective-journaling-for-healt</p>