Besides the obvious career and job-search benefits job-seekers can receive from keeping a journal, you'll find there are many other benefits you'll receive from keeping a journal.

And if you haven't done so, be sure and read our article, Using a Career Journal to Further Your Career Development and Empower Your Job-Search.

Journaling Benefits

• Increased awareness
• Sharper focus
• Creative problem-solving
• Broader perspective
• Active thinking
• Empowers brainstorming
• Deeper level of analysis
• Stronger sense of self
• Generation of new ideas
• Clears the mind
• Life-changing potential
• Builds self-confidence
• Development of action plans
• Brings clarity of thought
• Greater honesty
• Self-paced learning
• Allows self-expression
• Integration of ideas, perspectives
• Uncovers unknown needs/wants
• Enhances self-expression
• Release of fears/tensions
• Awakens inner-self
• Stimulates self-growth
• Improved communications skills
• Better physical and mental health

Go back to the Journaling Resources section of Quintessential Careers.