What do Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Frederick Douglass all have in common? Each of these famous figures kept a journal or diary to record their experiences, thoughts, or feelings. Kahlo and da Vinci even used illustrations to express emotions and sketch out ideas. From scientific geniuses to thoughtful artists — and everyone in between — keeping a journal can be a beneficial self-care practice. In fact, journaling can help you: Now you can listen to this article via Spotify click on the player below: 1. Achieve goals. When you use your journal to write down your goals, you can keep better track of your intentions. This will help you stay accountable and serve as a reminder of what you need to do to accomplish them. Be sure to get specific. 2. Track progress and growth. If you make journaling a regular habit, you can see how much progress or growth you’ve made by revisiting previous entries. 3. Gain self-confidence. Seeing your progress ca...