I’ve kept one for about 6 years or so. Never really found it helpful. It’s just a record of my miserable moods at this point, that I don’t quite bother to read. Because my life has been going from suffering to suffering - there is no upward trajectory and all happiness is a mirage - and there’s nothing to look back on with some sense of happiness or progress from a difficult place, because life is a bottomless pit of suffering.
Hello @BBFA thats alright too if it doesnt work for you personally I dont like writing too heh Seems like something is bothering you perhaps it would be good to share a little more? Im here to listen too if you want 
hey @BBFA, i’m sorry to hear that you have been struggling a lot. i’ve personally also tried journaling multiple times myself, thinking that it can help me reflect and feel better, but i can’t ever commit to it and i didn’t find that it helps much. however, i’ve been seeing journaling and mental health care apps that provide prompts depending on what you are struggling with, and the aim is that answering those prompts can help with your emotions. 2 that looks good is “Clarity - CBT Thought Diary” and “stoic.”. have you tried such apps? if not, you can check them out and see if that is more helpful than fuly unstructured journaling!
i hope that things get better for you 
What isn’t bothering me, might be a more appropriate question. The things that bother me now: work, health, family, constant loneliness and the stubborn persistence of suffering in a meaningless existence to name a few broad areas.
Hey its been ahwhile how are you? Have things improved?
What kind of journal? Ive been assigned to do emotions journal, i started in 2021. My therapist said this process wil help to process why and how i feel to the events
@BBFA For some, journaling can be a therapeutic outlet, especially for those who find it difficult to talk about their emotions. It’s not just about recording events or feelings—it can be a way to externalise what is happening inside, giving it a form that can sometimes be easier to examine. Looking back on patterns in journal entries might offer insights into triggers or cycles in your moods, even subtle ones, and this could help in finding ways to navigate through the challenges.
That said, journaling doesn’t work for everyone, and that’s okay. If it feels like it’s just reinforcing your pain or not providing any solace, you can try other ways to process and express your emotions. Creative methods like art, music, or even exercising can sometimes touch parts of us that words can’t. For some, seeking connection with a trusted person, whether a friend or a professional, can create space for those feelings to be heard and held.
This process of exploration might feel daunting but giving yourself a chance to try different approaches can sometimes bring a sense of discovery or even relief in unexpected ways. 
@bubumi Its ok, maybe u can try other stuff like art ?