Benefits of Journaling
One of my favorite things about journaling is… (hey, that could be my next journal prompt) that it helps to stop repetitive thoughts and slow a racing mind.
Did you know that there IS a wrong way to journal?? Keeping a gratitude journal really helps boost happiness and overall satisfaction. However, writing angry thoughts actually maintained feelings of dissatisfaction, anger, and so forth.
I love to get my thoughts on paper, even if they’re angry or unpleasant. If you’re using journaling as a means of emotional transformation, I’d recommend ending a journaling session with three gratitude points, or purge an unhappy entry and the next day or next entry, focus on other areas of your life that you’re thankful for.
Benefits of Journaling:
deepens self-discovery
aids in processing emotions
may contribute to greater well-being, improved mood, lower blood pressure, and more
helps to reduce stress
You’re in control of your thoughts, so if you’re stuck in a negative loop, try to think of one thing you’re thankful for and expand from there.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8
This is not toxic positivity; this is mental health care. You can learn to control your mind and thereby affect your health in a positive way.
In Wholistic Health,
Natalie
SOURCES:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/spotlights/journalinghealth.html
https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling#future-moves