Adulting is tough because it comes with so many responsibilities that can be super hard to keep up with.
So what do we even do in the midst of all of that stress?
Well, fortunately, there’s a pretty simple way to get started right nowby sayingthank you.
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So, a great stress reliever is writing in a gratitude journal.
Journaling and expressive writing can even help us process traumatic eventsand possibly improve our physical health.
Ultimately, journaling is a great way to center ourselves and ease into the present moment.
So what can we do?
A simple stress relief technique is writing in a gratitude journal.
How Do I Even Start a Gratitude Journal?
The following aresimple stepsto maintain a gratitude journal, which is a useful tool for stress management.
Some journals are super colorful and others are grayscale.
Some have motivational quotes splashed on the covers and others have watercolor images or famous cartoon characters.
Some journals are BIPOC-owned and represent aspects of different cultures.
it’s possible for you to choose between wide-ruled and college-ruled papers!
There’s really no shortage of options.
Just scan the store aisles and see which journal stands out to you.
One will catch your gaze eventually.
FYI: If you’re not much of a writer, online journals exist too.
you could even pop in out your thoughts in your phone.
Do you want to write in your bedroom before hitting the hay?
Would you prefer to write in the morning as soon as you wake up or when you eat breakfast?
So, let’s exercise that freedom and do whatever feels right.
Do what works best for you and change it up if you oughta.
The main idea is to get yourself into a place of reflection and gratitude.
There really are no rules when it comes to gratitude so just do you!
