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Why you should keep a journal

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Journaling can help you manage stress (Photo: iStock)

Keeping a diary or a journal is a habit that many of us have abandoned. Sometimes we imagine that it's not an important practice or that it has no significant benefits but, that is not actually the case.

There is definitely a reason why journaling was practised since ancient times by everyone including royals and everyday people. There are tons of reasons why you should have a journal and on this list are six that you should know.

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