Journaling

Journaling!! It's simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and improve your mental health. 

How to journal

Try these tips to help you get started with journaling:

• Try to write every day. Set aside a few minutes every day to write. This will help you to write in your journal regularly.
  
  

• Make it easy. Keep a pen and paper handy at all times. Then when you want to write down your thoughts, you can. You can also keep a journal on your smartphone.
  
  

• Write or draw whatever feels right. Your journal doesn't need to follow any certain structure. It's your own private place to discuss and create whatever you want to express your feelings. Let the words and ideas flow freely. Don't worry about spelling mistakes or what other people might think.
  
  

• Use your journal as you see fit. You don't have to share your journal with anyone. If you do want to share some of your thoughts with trusted friends and loved ones, you could show them parts of your journal.

Beginner Journal Prompts

• What happened today?

• What was the best thing that happened today?

• What was the worst thing that happened today?

• What was the most interesting thing I saw or heard today?

• What was the most challenging thing I faced today?

• What am I grateful for today?

• What did I learn today?