When it comes to what is the best setting for journaling, it is very much the choice of the individual. What will suit one person will not necessarily be good for another. Nevertheless, choosing somewhere that is private is important to many people. If you are overlooked when you are writing, then it can prevent you from putting all of your most intimate thoughts into words. Even the possibility of someone reading or commenting on your writing as it is being done is likely to be detrimental to the therapeutic outcomes you are seeking. Choose a time when you can allow your thoughts to roam freely. For this reason, it is often best to write away from distractions, such as the TV or social media. Typing or handwriting your words are equally as good as one another.