Beyond Wordsmithing
The difference between writing and therapeutic journaling
I get asked this question A LOT!
What is the difference between writing and journaling?
It’s a very valid question and one I love to explore.
My passion and mission lies in educating as many people as possible, about the mental health benefits of therapeutic journaling. So I should know what the differences are, more than anyone and they are significant…
So if you’d like to learn about these differences, grab your cuppa and buckle up, I’m going in deep on this topic :)
Writing and therapeutic journaling may seem similar at first glance, both involving the act of putting thoughts and emotion onto paper. However, they diverge in their essence and purpose, making distinct paths towards self-expression and personal growth.
When I first started journaling years ago, I was so confused about what the differences were between journaling and general writing. I guess I thought writing ‘Dear Diary’ was my way of journaling but this was just one element of it. So if you’ve never been able to expla…