Journalling is your first step toward self-care. It can be a low-cost way of improving your mental health. This can be done through writing, drawing, or typing, whether on paper or on your computer. Journaling has been around for a long time, originating in ancient China when Ma Dubo wrote about his traveling adventures to Mount Tai to perform a ritualistic offering to the emperor. This helps us get a perspective on how journaling can be historically significant, uncovering the daily truths of people from different eras and corners of the world.
Importance of Journaling
Research has shown that journaling can be highly beneficial for individuals suffering from various psychological conditions, such as ADHD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and PTSD. Tracking thoughts and conditions, and creating daily structures through journaling, aids in self-reflection. According to researcher James Pennebaker, it reduces the impact of stressors on our T-lymphocyte cells (white blood cells). Furthermore, science indicates that writing activates the left brain hemisphere, our rational headquarters while allowing the creative right brain to freely express emotions. Moreover, journaling works as a stress management tool, it helps in Emotional well-being: Journaling allows you to gain better self-understanding and release daily stress and confusion. Mental and emotional clarification: In our busy lives, taking a few minutes to write down our thoughts helps us reconnect with ourselves. Stress reduction: As previously mentioned, a journal is a fantastic anti-stress tool that helps you feel calmer and more organized, which in turn boosts your immune system. Problem-solving: Is it easier to solve equations in your head or on paper? With an endless array of journals available, you can spend time sifting through all your options to find the right one for you. Or, if you’re a hobbyist journaler (we know there are a few out there), you might enjoy trying a few on for fit. Different types of journals can assist you in tackling various life challenges.
- Gratitude Journal:
Many successful celebrities keep a gratitude journal. Tim Ferris has shared that journaling and note-taking inspire his brainstorming sessions, improve his focus, and help reduce anxiety. Matr Boomie’s gratitude journals are designed for anyone wanting to start journaling. These are curated with 100% tree-free recycled paper. Artisans collect cotton waste and turn it into a pulp to create a rich textured paper with a uniquely soft feel. If you're not a fan of extensive journaling, this structured mini notebook journal by Matr Boomie can guide you toward becoming your best self. It only takes five minutes each day to write down what you're truly grateful for. The main goal of gratitude journaling is to cultivate positivity and appreciation. It's a fun activity for the whole family.
- Planner Journal:
With the advancement of technology, people are leaning more towards online task lists, taking notes on their laptops, and setting alarms and reminders on their phones. However, these digital tools have their drawbacks. Alarms can fail, and important reminders can be accidentally erased. There is something steadfast and reliable about a piece of paper and a pencil.
Carefully writing down tasks, events, and goals provides a sense of empowerment and clarity that many individuals find deeply resonant. Keeping a planning notebook is more than just a practical habit; it’s a pathway to building a healthy relationship with time, productivity, and self-awareness.
Matr Boomie has an exclusive collection of compact planners that features a unique floral celestial, constellation design and pages to plan months, days of the week, and to-do notes. These planners do not include dates which makes them more sustainable and can be used from year to year. Matr Boomie’s planner journal is a great gift for your mom, coworker, bff, student, teacher, or anyone who appreciates staying on top of their busy life.
- Pocket Journal:
A pocket journal is a collection of personal memories, moments, and experiences, capturing the small stories of your travels. These journals can be personal or casual, containing the most cherished details from your adventures. They are compact enough to take anywhere yet spacious enough for all your creative ideas and adventure notes—a perfect companion for both adventure seekers and stationery enthusiasts.
Matr Boomie’s handy pocket journal is ideal for jotting down travel plans and thoughts on the go. Many use diaries and journals to collect train and museum tickets as mementos of beautiful places they've visited. Others turn them into scrapbooks, adding photos of friends met along the journey and writing messages.
With a touch of creativity, your pocket journal can become an excellent travel companion, allowing you to revisit cherished memories and relive the good times.
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- Leather Back Journal:
A personalized leather journal is exactly what it sounds like—a high-quality leather-bound notebook customized with your name or initials on the cover. These journals come in various sizes and designs, offering endless customization options.
Leather journals are renowned for their durability and resilience, ensuring that your memories are preserved for years. The addition of leather brings a touch of sophistication and elegance to any item. Opting for a personalized leather journal not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also distinguishes it from other generic notebooks.
Matr Boomie’s Indukala journal collection embraces the traditional Indian art of cotton papermaking passed on for generations in Rajasthan, India, featuring enchanting, lunar-inspired designs. This journal applies combined local art forms of paper making and traditional techniques in Indian leather craft and tooling, utilizing ethically sourced, cruelty-free leather. This handcrafted, soft leather journal features an embossed, gold metallic lunar phase design, 96 soft cotton pages front and back, and dual tab closures.
Beyond Just Penning Down the Thoughts
Journaling enables you to establish and sustain a conversation with yourself regarding your goals—defining them, strategizing how to achieve them, and documenting your progress and obstacles. By articulating and recording your goals, you transform them into tangible objectives, enhancing your motivation and personal responsibility. Matr Boomie’s unique journal collection serves as a canvas for your life's memories and milestones.