Alison Curtis: Keeping a journal really helps my daughter to figure important things out 

Joan instantly loved the journal, and the fact that it was hers to write in and read as she wants.

Over the past number of years, there has been a trend, and a market, for adults to journal. To have journals of gratitude and to have an outlet to express feelings with the hope that we are maintaining better mental health.

There are so many books on the market aimed at people who want to journal and use it as part of their mindfulness routine.