To be a good caregiver and provide love, support, and help, you first need to feel good about yourself. Being a caregiver is a highly demanding and responsible task that requires you to be strong — both mentally and physically. Why? Because there will be days when you'll feel exhausted, ready to give up or think about not showing up for the person you're taking care of. And one great thing that could help you process and deal with all those challenges is journaling.

Writing a journal is something every caregiver should try doing. It can help you on so many levels if you just give it a try. If you're not sure why journaling is such a positive activity, just keep reading.

Here are 6 reasons to start writing a journal as a caregiver.