Want to feel better in just 5-minutes? Journaling is a super-simple, self-care practice that helps stops thoughts that lead to feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed.
Think of journaling as an enjoyable journey of self-discovery (not a boring, have-to, homework assignment). Along the way, you’ll also quiet the mental chatter, gain clarity, organize your thoughts, and boost your self-worth.
Ready to give it a try? Great! Get yourself a beautiful, awesome, or fun notebook. Then, use pick a series of prompts based on what you’re going through. Start writing what’s on your mind. There is no right or wrong way to journal. Just get whatever’s in your head out and onto the paper.
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
- I am happiest when …
- I feel most peaceful when…
- My favorite inspiration quote is ...
- My happiest memory is ...
- The last time I was depressed was ... Things are different now because ...
- One goal I am/would like to work toward is ...
SELF-IMAGE & SELF-WORTH
- I like these 3 things about me ...
- Self-love for me looks like ...
- People who know and love me would describe me as someone who …
- When I want to be kind to myself, I can ...
- When I want to beat myself up mentally, I can say what else instead?
- If I could believe anything about myself, what would it be?
STRESS & OVERWHELM
- Today, was a good day because ...
- I am thankful for these 3 things ...
- One habit I would like to start is ...
- One habit I want to stop is ...
- One nice thing I can do for myself today is ...
- After I’ve accomplished something, the way I celebrate is by ...
HELPLESSNESS
- One thing I am willing to do for myself today is ...
- I am most proud of myself for ...
- What can I do to change my opinion of myself?
- I want to be the kind of person who ...
- What superpower would I like to have and why ...
- What are some things that ARE in my control right here, right now?
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