7 Solid Reasons to Start Journaling and 10 Tips to Get Started!

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Journaling is all the rage. There are stores dedicated to perfect journals and journaling supplies, websites designed to help you organize your thoughts into a neat journal, and thousands of resources and guides available to help you journal right.

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What is Journaling?

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7 Reasons to Journal

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Setting Intentions and Affirmation

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Self-Care

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Organize Your Thought

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE!

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