From viewing the world in more positive light to better understanding your own emotions and actions, we've outlined some amazing benefits that journaling can have on your well-being. And, while the idea of journaling is to write about whatever you'd like, it can be hard to get into the swing of it. So if you're a journaling newbie, we've also included some prompts to get your started too. 1. It helps you to be more mindful We're always hearing about the benefits of mindfulness, and it's definitely a great habit to get yourself in to. But if the usual mindfulness exercises, such as meditation, don't really work for you, journaling can be a great alternative.