Do You Even Journal?

It’s January! One of the most thought of time to start new habits. Of course, new habits can start every day. However, something is striking about the beginning of the new year, that makes us want to establish practices that are beneficial to our mental health. This month we are going to dive into a few of these. A series on journaling will be the first. Over this month, let’s see if we can find a great starting place for you.

Do you journal? If so, comment below to let us know what type of journalling you do.

If you struggle with sadness, depression, anxious thoughts, or a mess of unorganized ideas, then journaling may be something you could consider. I’m not strictly referring to the journaling that we did in our angsty teens, even though that type of journaling can be cathartic. I am referring to journaling with a purpose based on the outcome that you desire.

Do you want to sort out all the confusing noise in your head? A brain dump may be just perfect for removing the heavy feeling of not knowing which way to turn.

Do you feel like you don’t know who you are right now? Are you looking to find your meaning and purpose? Self-authoring and prompt journals may be the right step.

There are gratitude journals that can help you find happiness in your every day, cultivate mindfulness, and assist you in being present in your life.

Recap and feeling journaling all help you analyze and assess your patterns and process. After some time of regular writing, you can discover common themes (good or bad) or see how your grief is progressing or not progressing. Knowing your patterns or progression can be helpful when working with a therapist.

Journal of wins. This one is one of my favorites and one that I started this year. The results of a win journal can help develop and strengthen a “can do” attitude and heighten your view of self-worth and love.

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