There are so many things you can do with a notebook besides writing down what you did that day. So you've ever needed a little push and some inspiration to finally crack open that gorgeous notebook gathering dust on your shelf, this one's for you.

For anyone who works from home, lives alone, or is simply better at staying in than going out, this one's for you. Here's why I started forcing myself to leave the house every day, what I actually do when I get out there, and the quiet but real benefits that followed.

If you are one of the skeptical ones, you are probably wondering: how could something as simple as writing a few thoughts on paper be so good for you? Does it actually help? Read on to discover what I found to be the benefits in my experience, and maybe, why not, give journaling a try.