Journaling is a powerful self-care practice. Journaling helps with what is called cognitive processing, or in other words, figuring it out.
Like meditation, journaling can strengthen self-awareness, offset emotional triggering, and move you to a more balanced emotional state.
How To Journal
While journaling isn’t for everyone, it is entirely practical and not just for folks who like to write.
There isn’t a wrong way to journal. For some people, the emotional expression of getting out frustrations can be helpful, and it’s less noisy than yelling.
You may decide to take a more problem-solving approach to journaling. Regardless, most people find a journaling style that works best for them.
A good metric for analyzing your journaling practice is through a simple self-query—how do you feel afterwards?
Don’t be afraid to refine your approach. You will see more benefit as you practice. Your coach can give you some tips to get you started.
