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Dear Diary
Journaling for your Mental Health Written by Jennifer Miller
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hat if I told you that I knew a place you could let it all out? Where you could say what you want to who, share your darkest secrets, deepest thoughts and most personal fears. Journaling is not just for the angsty middle schooler. It’s a true way to deal with overwhelming emotion and can help manage anxiety, reduce stress and help cope with depression. Your journal is a space with no judgement, no punishment and no limits. Journaling can help identify common themes or triggers in your day to day life which will in turn help you find more understanding of the issue.
28 sep • oct 2021
Helping clear your mind is the number one benefit of journaling. Leaving the thoughts on the page helps you take a step back and see the problem from a different perspective. Journaling can help prioritize problems, fears or concerns. It can also help you identify negative behaviors and thoughts. As you journal more consistently you;ll start to notice common patterns and stressors. Formulating a plan and finding resolve won’t seem so daunting after that. You’ll also find it easier to track moods and triggers to those moods which will help you better control them.
