Hi Juliana -- I started journaling when I was about 15. I am not journaling presenting, as I am exploring myself through teeny tiny art projects.

I have used role-playing in my journal. One T suggested I keep a special journal of nice things students say to me when I was very, very depressed. It was a good thing. Sometimes I felt so bad, I couldn't even relate to those nice things. There were no mere words to help.

Journaling can be used for many purposes: creative self-discovery, spiritual growth, emotional discovery and growth, to keep notes on nature, experiments, one's garden.