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By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

The Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management

Wednesday December 28, 2005
pen and notebook-Diane Miller-stxch.jpg Have you ever kept a diary or a journal? Journaling is an effective stress management tool that provides numerous emotional and health benefits, and it's a great way for older adults to keep their minds sharp.
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Elizabeth Scott, your Guide to Stress, offers useful information on:

  • What journaling is
  • The benefits of journaling for your cognitive function, body health, and stress reduction
  • Potential risks of journaling
  • How journaling compares with other stress management practices

    • Read: The Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management

    Recommended Reading:

  • How To Begin Journaling
  • The Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
  • Try Crossword Puzzles for Relaxation and Memory Improvement
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    March 28, 2009 at 8:58 pm
    (1) RaiulBaztepo says:

    Hello!
    Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
    PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language ;)
    See you!
    Your, Raiul Baztepo

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