Have you ever utilized journaling as a way to cope with your emotions or feelings? One of the ways to deal with overwhelming emotions is to find a healthy way to release them and express yourself. Journaling provides a safe space to confess your emotions without judgement or punishment. You simply write down your thoughts and feelings to hopefully understand them more clearly, or maybe it will just act as a method of release. Either way, you should feel better for it!

Below I have provided journal prompts to help you practice these skills. The end result is for you! Give it a try and note whether or not it helps you express yourself.

TIPS:

• 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 in a computer file.

• Write whatever feels right. Your journal doesn't need to follow any certain structure. It's your own private place to discuss whatever you want. Let the words 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.