The new year is right around the corner. So naturally, we begin to think about New Year’s resolutions and self-improvement.  If you do not yet journal, then perhaps you will want to try it out in 2025. There are many different approaches to journaling but all of them can have benefits for the wellbeing of older adults.
What is Journaling
Journaling is a timeless activity that offers a multitude of benefits, especially for seniors and baby boomers. Whether it’s capturing daily thoughts and feelings, expressing gratitude, or unleashing artistic talents, journaling can be…

Are you familiar with the story of Robert Shields? Probably not– but his life’s work is expansive, and frankly, amazing.

Robert Shields journaled his life and that’s a huge understatement. He took journaling to an insane level, chronicling every moment of his life for over 25 years. He recorded the food he ate, the places he went, the things he bought and every single mundane detail of his existence. It’s estimated that Shields spent up to four hours a day recording his day.

Mr. Shields is the extreme case (he actually had a sickness called hypergraphia), but t…