When I was a kid, I kept a diary.  It was a small book with a little lock on it. In my teen years I had notebooks that I poured all that teenage angst into. Currently I use a site called 750 words, where you can write private daily entries and it keeps track of a number of metrics – words written that day, typing speed, themes in the writing, and words over time. I’ve written over a million words on that site.

Journaling can also be a helpful tool for reducing stress. When you write down your thoughts and feelings, you’re essentially creating a space to process and release them. This can help you feel more relaxed and less overwhelmed by your emotions. Additionally, it can help you gain perspective on stressful situations and find solutions to problems that may be causing you stress.

Studies have shown that writing about traumatic or stressful experiences can lead to improved mood, reduced symptoms of depression, and even better physical health outcomes. Journaling can also help you manage symptoms of anxiety and other mental health conditions by providing a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings.

750 words also helps me write daily – I have a goal to meet which means it’s a challenge. One of the most significant benefits of daily writing is that it can help unleash your creativity. When you make writing a daily habit, you are forcing your mind to come up with new ideas, think outside the box, and challenge your imagination. You don’t have to write about anything specific; you can write about your day, your thoughts, or even your dreams. The more you write, the more you train your brain to come up with new and original ideas. Daily writing can also help you overcome writer’s block, as you are training your brain to come up with new ideas on the spot, which can come in handy when you need to write something outside of your journal.