INSIDE: Looking for a daily ritual that will bring you peace, happiness, and the ability to manifest what you want? Journaling for self care is it, and it's easy, affordable, and efficient!

 

Journaling or keeping a diary can seem a little juvenile to us older adults. However, there's a reason why young kids who use diaries are generally more care-free and happy. 

Expressing yourself openly plays a key role in mental health. Whether your goal is to track your mood, process emotions or be more mindful, journaling is a helpful practice to pick up.  

Here's a closer look at journaling self care, why it's so valuable, and how you can get started...

Why is Journaling for Self Care So Beneficial?

The list of benefits that come from journaling is extensive. It improves memory, reduces stress, and can even help you grow as an individual, to name a few. Journaling for self care is as simple as putting pen to paper and writing what you did that day.

Don’t be afraid of the blank page. You can write anything that comes to mind because at the end of the day, you're doing this for yourself. 

Mental Clarity

Writing helps with mental clarity by allowing you to be as honest as possible. You can track symptoms or process emotions, both of which can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your needs. 

Improves Concentration

There are an endless amount of sources that tell us that writing is key for improving memory, promoting deeper thinking, and reflection.

Spending 10 minutes a day jotting down ideas, thoughts, and feelings takes discipline. Bring journaling self care into your daily routine and observe your concentration increase. 

Peace of Mind

Think of your journal as your free therapist. Once you finish writing, you’ll feel a weight has been lifted and you’re much more relaxed once you leave the notebook. Writing in a journal is an easy way to reflect, process, and overcome emotional or stressful events. 

8 Ways To Do Journaling Self Care

There are many ways to journal, and it looks different for everyone. Each individual has different objectives when it comes to self care routines. It's important to remember not to compare yourself to others. Just start by writing a few short sentences!

Now, let's look at some of our favorite ways to journal...

Flow Writing

This form of journaling is also called free writing. What it essentially means is that there's no real structure to follow. You are simply just letting the words flow onto the page. 

This is a great method of journaling self care because it allows you to think freely and openly. There is no worry about what or how you’re writing. It’s just you and your thoughts with some pen and paper. 

Flow writing can also turn into channeling, so it's a great way to develop your psychic abilities!

Make a List

Creating a list is a simple way to get started with journaling. There's no need to write full, complete sentences. Begin with a gratitude list — write down all the things you're grateful for. 

Try writing a to-do list. Unlike a regular daily to-do list, make this list about future goals and aspirations you’d like to achieve at some point in time. It can be ridiculous or serious, so don’t be afraid of getting creative!

Answer Journal Prompts

If you’re stuck with some writers block, buying a journal with prompts can help your brain get moving a little faster. You can even respond or answer previous journal entries.  

Doodle & Color in Your Journal

Doodling is a great way to relieve stress and help you feel more relaxed. If you’re stuck on writing, just color the page in your journal. 

Maybe you’ll write, maybe you won’t, but either way just have fun with it! Journaling self care is a way for you to express yourself and put your thoughts into something material.

Write About Your Feelings

Not only is a journal a great way to get creative, but you can also write about your feelings. Doing this will help you process, reflect, and even let go of the past.

If you feel the need to release some emotions but don’t feel comfortable talking to someone else, journaling can be very beneficial. Even consider tossing or burning the pages when you're done as an act of letting go!  

Morning & Night Pages

Writing in the morning is different from journaling at night, though both have their benefits. When you journal in the morning, you can set intentions that impact the rest of your day. Journaling self care as a morning ritual can set the tone for your whole day!

Journaling at night is an efficient way to reflect and decompress all the events of the day. Go over what happened and how you felt. This allows you to really understand what happened and why. Writing a journal entry as an evening ritual could even help improve your sleep.  

Write About Positive Memories

Think happy thoughts! This can be tough sometimes, but when we put in the effort to remember all the good things in our lives,  we can be sure to boost our mood. Journaling self care is about promoting healthy habits. Not only does writing about positive memories elevate our mood, it also relieves anxiety!

Plan Out Your Goals

Goals have to start somewhere, right? Well, using your journal to plan out your goals is a great place to begin. Think about what you want in your life and jot it down.

Get creative or be straightforward, it’s up to you! Journaling self care is private and you can express yourself in any way you want. 

Keep track of your goals or desires and check them off when you achieve them. This is a great way to feel relief and accomplishment. 

Final Thoughts

There's no right way to go about journaling self care; it is whatever you want it to be. But it is certainly one of the best self care tips we can give you!

Writing in general is a great way to improve memory and concentration, not to mention relieve stress and emotional pain. And it's a wonderful tool for self-discovery.

Overall, journaling self care is personal and private. Don’t worry about what you say because you’re the only person who will read it. Have fun with it and utilize this free tool in your daily routine to ensure a better, more thoughtful day. 

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