“Hello, I’ve never met you before, so it really is a pleasure. I hope the feeling is mutual.” So begins my grandmother’s ...

Keeping a daily diary doesn't come easily to most people, but it takes less effort than you might imagine. It could also become a meaningful way to reflect and grow as a person. For more than 10 years ...

Some call it a journal. Others say log, diary, chronicle, or notebook. Whatever the word, the key idea is that you create a written record of your thoughts, feelings, and memories at regular time ...

Whether you’re looking to release pent-up emotions, motivate yourself or simply clear your mind, keeping a journal can be great for your mental health. “We discover things about ourselves that are ...

The thought of keeping a journal probably takes you back to the old days, when having a journal was more like a hobby to jot down daily reflections and help keep up with self-awareness. A journal can ...

Keeping a journal can jump-start your working memory--which impacts attention and problem-solving—and may improve academic performance, according to Kitty Klein, Ph.D., a psychology professor at North ...

Mary Julia Koch’s op-ed “My Journal Preserved My Dad’s Last Days” (Oct. 23) is a lovely reminder that note-taking can be a gift to self. I also recommend writing for others, especially those who come ...