Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth that men should not overlook. I might be under the impression that journaling is perceived as a female activity because I watched several shows where a teen girl writes “Dear diary” every day and then proceeds to write about her day. 

I never start my “entries” writing that cliché sentence (although I could do it just for fun one day), but I still think that portrayal might have influenced people into thinking that men don’t keep diaries or journals. Nevertheless, men can benefit as much from it as women. By putting pen to paper, men (everyone, to be honest) can gain greater self-awareness, explore their emotions, and achieve their goals.

It’s time for men to shed the stigma (if any) that they should suppress their emotions and avoid vulnerability. Journaling provides a safe and private space for men to express their thoughts and feelings, work through difficult emotions, and break down the barriers that prevent emotional growth.

Now, important men such as Bruce Lee and Leonardo Da Vinci kept journals, so maybe it’s ME who is biased and thinks that not many men journal. I hope that’s the case. If you are a man who wants to start their Journal Journey (haha), take a look at this guide about how to Journal (as a man).

Do you practice journaling? What do you write about? Share it in the comments. I usually journal about things I’m grateful for and how I feel and ponder what I should do next. I also journal about not being able to finish the Duolingo Portuguese course, but that’s another story.

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