Does using journaling make it easier to mentally relax?

Whenever you are stressed, or thinking about items throughout the day, does it help you to use a journal to write things down in order to understand why you feel the way you do? In a way, does this also help you become more relaxed as you “let go” of the items that were bothering you since in the bigger picture they are kind of small in size compared to the rest of the day?

I think it does help as you get stuff off your chest and out of your head. It is also good as you can make a list and mark it off as you achieve them.

Yes, because it helps you avoid carrying things around in your head; if you have negative thoughts or are feeling stressed, writing them all down in a journal will definitely provide mental relief—it’s highly recommended.