In a busy and chaotic world, journaling is a valuable practice that allows you to clear your mind, organize your thoughts, and express yourself in a free and uninhibited space. Whether you’re a doodler, list-maker, or stream-of-consciousness monologue-er, keeping a journal can be incredibly helpful to your mental health.
It is because of the intimacy of journaling that looking through someone else’s diaries is SUCH a big no-no. After all, it’s practically having a peeping tom on the inside of your head. That being said, the estates of many famous authors publish their journals, and many writers even kept journals with eventual publication in mind. So with your conscience clear, let’s take a peek into the minds of the greats, with these beautiful, hilarious, and relatable diary entries.
