Why Journaling Calms Your Brain | The Neuroscience Behind Writing

Your brain isn’t overloaded because you’re overthinking.
It’s overloaded because your limbic system is in survival mode—pushing out emotions faster than your mind can organise them.

When you write, something powerful happens.
You shift control to the prefrontal cortex — the part of your brain responsible for clarity, logic, planning and decision-making.
That’s why journaling feels calming.
It’s not magic — it’s neuroscience.

✍️ Writing gives:
• Form to your feelings
• Direction to your doubts
• Peace to your inner noise

So the next time your mind feels foggy, pause, pick up a pen, and let your thoughts land gently.

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