Many people swear by Julie Cameron's technique.Ā
Benefits of Journaling
Overall, journaling/expressive writing has been found to:
Boost your mood/affect;
Enhance your sense of well-being;
Reduce symptoms of depression before an important event (like an exam);
Reduce intrusion and avoidance symptoms post-trauma;
Improve your working memory (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005).
Really great overview of the power of journaling here.Ā