What Is a Gratitude Journal For? A Modern Guide to Gratitude Journaling

Open gratitude journal with blank lined pages and a brown pen resting on top, placed on a wooden bench—symbolizing the start of a daily gratitude journaling practice.

Updated 11/2025 Have you ever wondered “what is a gratitude journal for?” It’s a fair question. You’ve seen the Instagram posts, promoting something trendy like the latest journal or maybe even bought a beautifully leather covered notebook only to let it sit on the shelf.  But a gratitude journal isn’t…

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Why Journaling Helps (and How to Make It Actually Work)

Illustration of a person journaling, symbolizing how writing thoughts on paper improves mental clarity, mindfulness, and emotional health — concept art for why journaling helps.

Updated 10/12/2025 Ever feel like your mind is juggling 17 spinning plates and you know one of them is going to have a mind of its own? That’s where journaling can help. (This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission…

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