Every time I’m told to journal my thoughts and feelings, the inner child in me groans ever so slightly. Instantly, I’m having flashbacks of my seventh-grade diary or eighth-grade health class… where weekly journaling was a requirement. Despite those things, we somehow managed to get this far in life without ever being taught how … Read more
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues, and there are several types of anxiety. Some of you may already have a way of dealing with it; others may still be looking. Personally, we believe journaling is a great way to start. We have gathered 15 anxiety journal templates and worksheets you can … Read more
Both a diary and a journal are personal written records of thoughts, experiences, and reflections. However, the two have some differences – such as their purpose, structure, and frequency of use. The practice of keeping a diary or journal has been traced back to ancient times in many different cultures and civilizations. Some of the … Read more
I love journaling; it is part of my daily self-care routine, and since my daughter wants to be a mini-me, I wasn’t at all surprised when she wanted to start journaling, “just like mommy.” While free-writing is fun and has its place in the world of journaling, even I am stumped for ideas sometimes. What … Read more
Looking for the best mindfulness journals you can use to begin your journey of writing and journaling? Mindfulness means being in the present moment, savoring the taste of what is real and what is currently happening. It means being aware of what have you have, and how it affects your life. In this article, we … Read more
Are you looking for the right self-discovery questions to use as journal prompts? Journaling is one of the most powerful ways to understand yourself. It connects you to your inner core, helping you determine what you really want and what you actually need in life. One good way to do journaling right is by answering … Read more
Have you ever written something where every word was an unburdening of spirit? Perhaps you put pen to paper and captured a treasured moment in such detail that revisiting those pages is a vacation in itself? There are many benefits of journaling that you can tap into to bring mental peace and happiness. For this … Read more
Do you ever feel the need to record your thoughts? You may be reading this because you suddenly realized that recording your thoughts is an important practice for mental health. We’ve gathered 11 thought record examples, templates, and worksheets that you can use as inspiration for your thought record entries. Some of them are printables, … Read more
The pressure and encouragement to think positively and see the glass as “half full” is everywhere you look. We are constantly cautioned that negative thinking is one of the greatest causes of anxiety. To an extent, this can be true; however, it is more a matter of how you go about it and what you … Read more