{"id":795,"date":"2022-03-15T17:22:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T17:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomnews.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=795"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:53:03","slug":"why-you-should-keep-a-medical-cannabis-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bloommarijuana.com\/education\/why-you-should-keep-a-medical-cannabis-journal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Keep a Medical Cannabis Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The act of writing things down helps you to organize your thoughts, to improve your mental health, to set goals, to reduce stress, and to learn more about yourself and your cannabis lifestyle. In this article I will discuss the benefits of journaling as well as the importance of medical cannabis journaling. I will include suggestions on what information to track and will provide recommendations for the different types of journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of Keeping a Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. The activity of writing has a strong correlation with increasing intelligence through the learning of new words. It has a positive effect on vocal communication skills. It is a unique experience that connects the hand and the brain which improves your memory and your comprehension.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    1. Chronicling your thoughts encourages mindfulness as it allows you to actively engage with your thoughts. This forces you to be in the present moment which has been shown to increase happiness.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      1. Journaling encourages the setting of goals which your reticular activating system (RAS) deems relevant, making it much more likely for you to achieve them. The RAS is a bundle of nerves attached to our brainstem. Its function is to filter out useless material so that only information that is important to you gets into your consciousness.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        1. Your emotional intelligence, the ability to understand and control your emotions, is strengthened by journaling. It increases your self-awareness, allows you to work through your emotions and makes you more empathetic.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          1. When you commit to keeping a daily journal, it is an act of self-discipline. This strengthens with consistency and can spill into other areas of your life in a positive way.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            1. Writing down your thoughts, ideas and experiences is very cathartic. It can lead to emotional, physical and psychological healing. Studies show that it may improve immune function, reduce stress, lower anxiety and facilitate better sleep.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              1. \u201cStream of consciousness\u201d writing may bring out unexpected thoughts and ideas and increases creativity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                1. Writing down a positive experience may help boost self-confidence and self-esteem by allowing your brain to re-experience it. This may alleviate self-doubt in the future as well as releasing endorphins and dopamine which lifts your mood.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Now that we all agree that the activity of journaling will make you a better, happier and more confident human being, let\u2019s turn to the many reasons to keep a medical cannabis journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Benefits of Keeping A Medical Cannabis Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  While it is entirely up to you how detailed a journal you choose to keep, here are several suggestions on what to track. Pick and choose what is relevant for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n