Most thinking problems don’t come from a lack of intelligence.

They come from unstructured thinking loops that never get resolved.

Journaling works because it forces thoughts out of your head and into something stable enough to examine.

The best journals don’t “improve you”.

They clarify you.

Look for:

• Simple layout
• Structured prompts (not overwhelming)
• Space for free thinking

Good reference: https://institute-academic-development.ed.ac.uk/learning-teaching/staff/assessment/online-remote/types/reflective-journals