There are no rules to journaling in terms of content Here’s some opening lines that you could start with for example which sway away from the traditional “Dear Diary, here is what happened today…”: “Today I learned something very important from the weirdest person…”“I’ve finally de...
Ourthoughts.Feelings.Emotions. Thespecifics. Theevents. Themoments. Thehappenings. Everything we can. Even if in the moment we think it might not be important, we need to include it in our journal. The songs playing on the radio. The movies we watch. The sounds in the background. It ...
Journaling: A classic self reflection technique where a person writes down their perspective, thoughts, feelings and/or experiences. It can also be considered an ‘emotional photograph’ that captures an intimate view of a period in your life. Talking with a friend: This can occur within the c...
Lastly, self-discipline is a building block to sustain the individual against distractions. The most common habit is the “shiny-object syndrome”, whereby the individual is constantly making decisions based on the belief that the next opportunity is better than the last, this could be in terms ...
This practice not only hones your skills but also turns journaling into a mindful ritual. And that's a large part of why journaling is important, not just for your creativity but for your mental health in general. 4. Gather your art supplies The next thing to do is to gather a bunch...
care of your body, mind, and spirit. Love begets love so you’re drawn to give to others. You have the energy to give and in turn, giving energizes you. Everyone benefits. As cliché as it sounds, self-love is the gift that keeps on giving. And what’s more important than that?
It’s important to understand that empathy isnotsympathy. When we’re sympathetic, we often pity someone else but maintain our distance (physically, mentally, and emotionally) from their feelings or experience. Empathy is more a sense that we can truly understand, relate to, or imagine the dep...
How and Why to Start JournalingRead More If your emotional pain isespecially difficult to manage, you might considerfinding a good therapist or counselor. If youcan’t really afford one,try dialing 211, the FCC’s line that connects you to local community services. ...
Why it’s important to journal your thoughts The reason I journal is to declutter my mind. Instead of letting all of those ideas and fears and worries run around in my brain, I leave them on the page. Sometimes they stay there and sometimes they don’t but usually if I keep writing ...
Once the stress is out and resting on paper, they’re not quite so bothersome. If you have something on your mind that’s causing you stress, grab a notebook and a pen, and let the emotions flow out of you. You got this:How to Get Past Day 1 of Journaling. ...