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Is journaling toxic?
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My almost decade-long journal-keeping practice has yielded hundreds of pages rife with happy and sad recollections. Some worry that keeping a notebook regularly is counterproductive.
So, can keeping a diary do more damage than good? There are situations when it would be bad to keep a diary, but these are rare and can be avoided. You need to limit your exposure to it, just like any other activity. Knowing when to quit is all that's required. You'll discover that journaling is one of the most beneficial and restorative practices if you establish it as a regular routine.
All the information you need to form your own judgment is here in this article. What do you think? Should you begin a journal? Is keeping a notebook a good idea going forward? In what ways might journaling really backfire? I've come to show you every last aspect.
Mistakes that might be made when keeping a diary
Some of the negative effects of journaling include the following:
Sometimes keeping a journal is just too much of an emotional challenge.
Avoid writing about negative emotions or you may find yourself sinking into a pit of despair.
It's easy to get mired in your own journal.
This section is where I provide a quick explanation of these elementary cases. Some of these may seem familiar if you've been debating whether or not to start a diary.
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