My Lonely Beginning
For me, being the only child of my mum was sometimes annoying and lonely. My mum worked hard, my grandmother was mostly at church, and my father was absent. As a result, I always had to be there for myself and also be my own confidant. I often felt overwhelmed, stressed, and mostly lonely.
The Day I Found Journaling
At first, I had many thoughts and perspectives each day but no one to share them with. My life revolved around my mother, my maternal family members, and myself. One faithful day, I decided to pen down my thoughts in my exercise book, and I honestly felt better and relieved. From that moment on, journaling became part of me. I wrote down my thoughts, vents, and ideas. Sometimes, I even wrote people’s names and their offences (lol).
From Reflection to Growth
In the beginning, my journaling style was mostly reflection and venting. I would write out everything that happened each day and how I reacted to it. However, when I became an adult, my journaling style changed. I started to write to-do lists, dream bigger, and record every idea that popped into my head.
The Benefits I Experienced
Along the way, I noticed some powerful changes. For example, I began sleeping better, I was able to let go of resentment, and I gained more control over my emotions. Furthermore, journaling made me self-aware, which led to self-trust and greater independence.
Journaling: My Favorite Padi
Today, journaling is more than a habit—it is my greatest confidant and trusted padi. Every single day, I use it to set goals, vent my anger, update my to-do list, reflect on my life, and reconnect with myself. In the end, journaling is not just writing for me; it is growth, healing, and my favorite Padi.
Journaling is not just writing—it’s a tool for self discovery, growth, and a lifelong friend.
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