How many of you kept a diary as a kid, and still do today? With COVID-19 forcing us to stay at home more, being left alone with our own thoughts has inspired many to start journaling to process what they’re going through. We take a look at why writing down our thoughts can benefit our mental health and how you can start. 



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How many of you kept a diary as a kid, and still do today? With COVID-19 forcing us to stay at home more, being left alone with our own thoughts has inspired many to start <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21542132/journaling-bullet-journal-coronavirus-pandemic">journaling</a> to process what they&rsquo;re going through. We take a look at why <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/08/why-are-people-keeping-coronavirus-diaries/614977/">writing down our thoughts</a> can benefit our mental health and how you can start. 

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