Four years ago my sister got me something that would dramatically alter the direction of my life.

In fact, it was probably the most influential gift I’ve ever received.

It would help me find my true calling, become a writer at the Huffington Post, and go on a 5-month road trip across America by myself.

You know what it was?

One of these…

A journal.

A freaking journal.

Here are 4 Life-Changing Benefits Of Daily Journaling

You’d think that sitting down and putting pen to paper wouldn’t be that life-changing of a practice.

In this article you’ll learn four things..

1. Why journaling’s the secret to not getting angry/upset much anymore.
2. How it can show you why certain strategies work and don’t work.
3. How writing can teach you to be more “present” in your everyday life.
4. How journaling will help you become incredibly self-aware (the MOST IMPORTANT benefit by a long-shot).

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