Every New Year, I like to make promises to myself: This year I will go to the gym more often, we say. Or, this year I will stop texting Kyle. Or, if you're a writer-type, there's a good chance that ...

Self-discovery journal prompts that stimulate your reflection and creativity can help you transform yourself in sometimes surprising ways. If you're already a dedicated journal writer, you might be ...

Here’s why writing a compassionate letter to your past self benefits your mental health. “Rosy retrospection” refers to the tendency to recall past events more positively than you may have experienced ...

No matter your age, keeping a journal is a great way to think deeply about your feelings and reflect on your day. It can help you work through difficult emotions, develop gratitude, set goals, and ...

It's like a bubble bath for the soul. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve found myself increasingly overwhelmed by the alarming news stories, horrifying statistics, and endless stream of cautionary ...

“Are you sure this sounds okay? Not too harsh?” I handed my husband my phone, my hands clammy with sweat. “It looks great!” he smiled back, trying to reassure me that the work email I’d spent the past ...

Though running and writing at the same time may be physically impossible (or at least difficult), there’s good reason to incorporate journaling into your wellness routine. According to a 2005 study ...