There are several different ways to do this.
It can be a verycatharticand healing experience.
Journaling can help youclarify your thoughts and feelingsbecause it is no longer all jumbled up in your mind.
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As a result, you may gain valuable self-knowledge and insight.
This process helps us learn tomanage our emotionsin a healthy way.
you’re free to also practiceacceptanceof the negative emotions that come up in your writing.
As for the health benefits of journaling, they’ve been scientifically proven over the past few decades.
Others may get tired hands.
If you already have a favorite journaling habit, by all means, keep it up!
But you may want to try something new in addition to it.
And if you’re new to journaling, here are several practices to try.
See what works best for you.
Takeaway
you might buy pre-made journals.
Some of them include writing prompts.
Or, you’re able to just use a notebook to keep your journal.
It doesn’t have to be fancy.
Over time, you might find journaling helps decrease your stress.
If not, however, don’t be afraid to seek professional help.
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