The limbic system, which governs emotion and survival, often generates shifting inner narratives to reduce discomfort. These stories can feel real, but they’re not always accurate.
Writing interrupts this loop. It externalizes your thoughts, giving your prefrontal cortex—the part responsible for logic and structure—a chance to organize and evaluate them. Once your words are on paper, they stop morphing. You can see them, question them, and fact-check your own mind.
This is why journaling is more than reflection—it’s a psychological strategy for clarity, emotional regulation, and self-leadership.
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