Some people think writing down their ideas is a stupid way to manage anxiety, and that only people who know how to write poems and books are capable of journaling. That's a misconception almost everyone has. You don't have to be fluent in English or any other language to write. It's YOUR book, and it can be whatever way you want. You can draw, write in several languages, write incomplete thoughts, use words that only make sense to you. It can be whatever you want it to be. And there's no right or wrong way to do it. So it's up to you whether you decide to jot down your thoughts or not. But it does come with a few benefits.
Manages anxiety
Reduces stress levels in the body
Helps coping with depression
Prioritizes problems, fears and concerns
Can identify anxiety triggers, making it easier to overcome anxiety
When you're ready, click the button below to access your virtual journal, in case you don't have any notebook you can use or just want to be able to carry your journal around with you wherever you go.
Figure 10: an example of a journal