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.