Journaling is a very important skill every athlete should develop. It is an essential element in increasing your mental aptitude, not to mention that there are numerous benefits of journaling including reflection, controlling your emotions, improving communication skills, learning to write and reflect on your goals, building your self-confidence, and helping you cope with anxiety and stress. Additionally, journaling helps you track progress, improves discipline, brings your goals into focus, exercises your brain muscles, helps put ideas into words, and improves self-awareness. In your athletic journey you will discover a plethora of personal benefits that may emerge from your journaling