How to Not Hate Journaling- A Guide to Embracing This Stress-Relieving Tool
Did you know our brains never actually stop thinking? Our bodies and our minds do so much for us every single day; but at times, all the movement can become overwhelming. There is a lot going on up there and sometimes we just need help processing the constant commotion in our heads.
Journaling daily can be a stress-relieving tool that you can incorporate into your routine to help you navigate through your thoughts.
Grab these simple steps to get started!
Not sure where to start? JOURNAL PROMPTS!
It could be as easy as taking five minutes to answer the question “what would make today great?”
Check out these awesome journals that will make writing about yourself feel a bit less scary.
If you prefer typing rather than taking a pen to a page, head to Pinterest for some prompt inspo.
GOODBYE TIKTOK. If you feel most anxious or overwhelmed right when you wake up or when you get into bed: Try swapping out your Tik Tok scroll with journaling! When the phone alarm goes off in the morning, most of us grab our devices, check our notifications and then begin our unconscious social media scroll.
Here are our favorite journal prompts to follow right when we wake up:
I am grateful for:
I am looking forward to:
My goals for today are:
How can I make today better than yesterday?
The same goes for the nighttime. There is a lot that happens between the time you open your eyes to the time your head hits the pillow later that day. When we get into bed, we often neglect our thoughts and forget to process all we did that day. Ditch the harmful blue light that our phones emit and grab a pen to start journaling instead. You might even get a better night's sleep!
Try answering these journal prompts at night to process your day:
What did you value most about today?
How can you make tomorrow better?
What were my priorities today?
What do I love most about myself?
MAKE IT LOOK GOOD. If journaling feels like a chore: invest in journal supplies you love! We know sitting down to write, no matter what the content is, can seem like we are back in grade school. But, if you give yourself an incentive to write, you might even be excited about it. Check out these cute journal supplies that will make you make journaling a fun (and aesthetic) part of your day.
Mindfulness is more than just breathwork and meditation; it is a state of mind. Pick up a notebook, a pen and write away; it is easier than you think!
ENJOY!
Brooke Matalon
