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Journaling 101

Journaling is one of the ways to deal with any overwhelming emotion. Journaling is helpful as it creates a safe space for us to express ourselves. Journaling can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, and cope with depression. Journaling is helpful and must be made a habit to be most beneficial. It’s important to:

1) Make it meaningful to you. Journal, write and discuss what matters to you. Research journal topics if necessary.

2) Set aside time and make it happen. Create a time every day and/or week depending on your schedule to journal. Make sure it’s during a realistic time where you can sit and complete your journaling.

3) Select journaling tools that speak to your personality. Use special pens, pencils and notebooks or journals that match your personal style.

4) Create a journaling space/ environment. Create an environment for journaling perhaps with your favorite drink/cocktail, favorite pillow or blanket, or with your favorite candle burning.

 

When I initially engaged in journaling I didn’t properly utilize it. I would only journal during difficult times or when I was frustrated and in that moment it was helpful, but I needed to apply it to my daily life, to reap the full benefits of journaling.  I quickly realized that I was only utilizing the tools, I wasn’t allowing myself to fully reflect what was going on and what I needed to overcome what I was feeling. It took me some time to utilize this tool as a place for reflection and self-discovery which I learned could happen during exciting and happy times as well. Once I began to use this tool for the positive times in my life, I noticed that I began to document things as challenges and plans to address them. That is when this time of journaling became very transformative for me.

 

I hope you enjoy learning and utilizing tips and tools from this blog. However, it is NOT meant to be a substitute for a relationship with a Licensed Mental Health Professional.


xoxo TGT

 

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