Journaling can be a powerful tool to express your emotions, your feelings, your ideas, and expand your creativity. The art of journaling is a simple way to connect with yourself and bring out the good, the bad and the ugly that is happening to you at some point in your life. Think of it as a first step to free your mind from certain issues that are going around in your head.
Studies show that journaling after a traumatic event can help you heal faster physically and mentally by allowing you to process and release your emotions freely. Even though the situation you are going through may be painful, this process of catharsis can become your best ally.
This practice is not only limited to painful or difficult moments, it also applies to those positive and exciting memories, as well as for those moments when you come up with "crazy ideas" that can later become a future project. There are different formats for journaling, from diaries, notebooks, loose-leaf notebooks, electronic, pre-established formats, etc.
During the process of habits change, I provide my clients with simple formats to follow up on their process, so that at the time of our meeting in the session they have more ideas to share, doubts to resolve and they realize what is working or not working for them. Definitely, when there is a daily follow-up, the process itself gives answers.
Writing down your thoughts can be a simple tool for your personal and professional growth, to realize and understand what is going on inside you.
There is no single way to journal your ideas, it's just about making the decision and doing it. You don't have to wait for the first day of the month or the last, any day of the year is perfect. If you put me to choose between writing with pencil and paper or electronically, I will always choose the first option, as I feel the words flow better and I like to feel the sound of the contact of the ink on the paper, however, whichever you choose is perfect.
A beautiful aspect of the journaling habit is that you don't need to have hours to receive its benefit; 5 to 10 minutes on a regular and consistent basis is enough.
Give yourself the opportunity to write freely, a landing strip, an emotional catharsis; you will see how it will heal and strengthen your inner self, something crucial for your mental health, self-love and the flow of energies in your body. Where to start?
Choose a format that works for you: a notebook, a pre-designed format for answering, loose-leaf paper, electronically on your computer or cell phone, etc.
Commit to a time in your day to do it: link this new habit to something you already have in your day, for example, as soon as you get up, while you drink your coffee, at lunch, before going to bed, etc.
Start writing remembering that it is only for you, just do it, the simpler the better: goals, thoughts, achievements, emotions, reflections, paragraphs, affirmations, etc.
Think of the art of writing your emotions as a safe space where you can record victories and learnings.
If you do not want to leave evidence of what you wrote, burn it or throw it away, it is a healthy way of letting go and venting.
Eventually, journaling proves to be an invaluable ally in the journey towards self-knowledge and emotional healing. Do not underestimate the power that lies in a few simple written lines; they hold the key to exploring your inner world, discovering new perspectives and charting the path to greater mental and emotional clarity.
I invite you to pick up pen and paper or slide your fingers across the keyboard and get started today. Allow yourself the freedom to explore, express and, if you wish, let go of the writing. Writing is your sacred space, your personal refuge where your words can dance free and without judgment.
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