Comment by knighthack
2 years ago
I disagree.
I find journaling a bit like physical exercise: It feels like _work_ in the moment, but you never regret writing it after. And you feel a lot better - there's a therapeutic effect to it. There's studies on this.
And dumping it out by journaling is much better than letting bad thoughts swirl in your head, which leads to even more rumination.
That still sounds like you're describing work & labor - but instead of being paid in dollars or a clean kitchen, you're being paid in feeling better.
It doesn't mean it's not worth doing, but it is an effort, yet another thing to add to the pile.