I have always loved to write and journaling became a natural outlet for me in my teens. Sure, it was full of angsty teenage things, but it was a great resource for me to work out feelings and the drama that I felt like was my life.
Fast forward to being an adult, journaling allows me to put words on the page and get them out of my head which can be spinning sometimes with so much to do.
Journaling can be effective for many different reasons and help you reach a wide range of goals. It can help you clear your head, make important connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and even buffer or reduce the effects of mental illness!
Whether you’re keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it’s the same thing. What’s important is you’re having a relationship with your mind.
~ Natalie Goldberg
Journaling uses both sides of your brain. You can be creative with it, doodling and drawing along with writing. You can be analytical with it and write out lists if that makes you feel better. Or, do both! It can also help you detect those sneaky negative thoughts that creep in. You can use it to help shift from a negative mindset to a more positive one. It can even help filter any traumatic experiences you've had in the past. Somehow, getting it down on the page helps you start to heal and opens you up for more positive experiences.
Some helpful tips to get you started:
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