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When a person puts their heart into it, journaling can be a great experience. It can help them discover themselves and be comfortable expressing their own emotions. However, some people are not wired to like writing in a journal.

Journaling is known to be a relaxing experience where a person gets to be one with their thoughts and feelings. It has several mental health benefits, and physically, it is even scientifically proven to boost a person's immune system. But like any other hobby, journaling is not for everyone. Some people are not comfortable getting too deep into their emotions, while others simply cringe at even the idea of journaling.

If you don't have the time, try quick alternatives

Many claim that they do not like the idea of journaling because they are too busy. Some find themselves getting stuck writing down all the things they want to do instead of actually doing them. For them, journaling is a time-consuming activity. 

"Journal Your Way to Retirement" author Joan Gagnon says that narrowing down journaling to a one-minute task can be a good alternative. Simply grab any piece of paper and write down one thing you are grateful for, one thing to brag about and one desire. After that, it won't matter if the paper is thrown away or kept.

If you don't like to write, say it out loud instead

For others who do not like journaling because writing is not for them, saying things out loud can be a helpful alternative. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Nicolosi explains that speaking out loud forces the thoughts in a person's head to slow down and be processed differently from when simply thinking because the language centers of the brain are engaged. Talking out loud and speaking to ourselves will boost self-esteem and overall sense of worth.