9 Journaling Practices That Can Enhance Your Life

Appreciating your life can be as simple as putting it in writing.

Through journaling, big challenges can seem more manageable. mvc_stock/Shutterstock

Keeping a journal can unlock a greater quality of life. It allows you to exercise your creativity, think deeply, organize your thoughts, define your goals, capture meaningful moments, and much more.

Here are nine specific and simple journaling practices that can make life better.

Gratitude

Taking a few moments each day to reflect upon and write down what you’re grateful for may seem frivolous, but there is magic in fostering gratitude.