Journaling can have many benefits, such as helping to process emotions, better understanding difficult situations and how to handle them, providing a creative outlet, and helping to boost self-confidence and self-esteem.
Those are really just a few of the benefits. One of the true powers journaling has, is how easy it is to start doing this. All you really need is a pen and paper, and to start asking yourself questions that get your thoughts flowing.
Journaling is a practice, and like other practices, it can take time and patience to get better at, but once you find your way, the benefits this simple practice can provide are well worth the time and effort.