There are lots of reasons that you might want to keep a journal. For instance, it’s a record of your work or life or it could be a cathartic release.
There is evidence that regular writing can help with the stress within daily life. Regular writing makes you feel good and can help you re-live events both good and bad in a safe environment. It can be used as a tool to achieve your goals and there is a growing evidence that it has lots of health benefits.
For authors, it’s well established that the best way to get better at writing, is to write. I work with some people who cannot write and see first-hand how they struggle to remember information.
Regular writing can be a way to keep a record of mistakes and accomplishments. It can help you identify which direction you want to go in life.