When I started AllSwell almost 5 years ago, there was a real “Dear Diary” stigma attached to the act of putting pen to paper. Journaling had a PR problem, more closely associated with adolescent angst than legitimate self-care. Over the past half-decade of proselytizing about the benefits of keeping a journal, I’ve seen the public’s perception shift. Journaling is now the new meditation which was the new yoga. There’s a full gamut of scientifically proven benefits to maintaining a regular writing practice. It manages anxiety and stress, helps cure PTSD, even speeds wound healing and curbs asthma. The list goes on and on. It’s good for you mentally, emotionally and physiologically. I began hosting