I used to be the person who bought a new journal every time I needed to “get my life together.” Think sleek leather covers, ...

Whenever James M. feels stressed, he logs onto his computer and writes it all away. He says that journaling has been a major source of strength and hope in managing his bipolar 1 disorder.

That’s where journaling comes in. When you have a life-changing goal, you need to step into a new version of yourself. There’s a gap from paper to person – a messy middle needs to be bridged.

Journaling helps bring order to your deepest thoughts and fears. It creates order out of chaos. Journaling acts as free therapy. It helps you have a conversation with the person who knows you best ...