How Gen-Z finds clarity with pen and paper


  • Living
  • Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Journaling has become a therapeutic way for Gen-Z to find solace. — AFP Relaxnews

On TikTok, the "journaling ideas" hashtag counts more than 400 million views. The secret diary or journal, which used to be carefully hidden from sight, has become a new ritual among Generation Z on this social media platform.

This trend for journaling involves writing down your thoughts and feelings on paper every day. It has become a new mental health haven for many social media users.

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