Females of all ages seem to be encouraged by literature to pick up a journal and document their lives. Indeed, the words diary and female seem to be synonymous with one another. Females everyday are exposed to the first hand benefits of keeping a diary or journal, but what sort of influences do males have to gain approval that journaling is acceptable? In recent years, American culture has begun to shift its efforts toward recognizing the difficulties males face (H?bert, 2002). Unfortunately, many educators are beginning to notice that years of neglecting the emotional needs of males in the classroom are now having detrimental effects (Pollack, 1998). Millions are realizing the benefits of journaling, but we may not be doing an adequate job of promoting those benefits to the market of males, especially gifted males who deal with emotional and psychological issues that surpass the average individual. A catharsis and self-inspection journal can be a powerful way of expressing emotions and solving problems gifted children experience. Utilization of a journal of this type can not only be effective in the classroom environment, but also can be a wonderful extension between school and home for a gifted child.