Self-Care Activity
Journaling
Resources:
Journaling can be immensely helpful in processing events and emotions,
in understanding yourself better, and in setting forth plans that will
improve your life and help you thrive. Research suggests that journaling
even helps to manage anxiety, reduce stress, and cope with depression.
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If you’d like to make journaling a regular part of your self-care routine, Prompts
consider these tips: Page Flutter blog
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• Try to write every day. Set aside a few minutes every day to
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write.
• Write whatever feels right. Your journal doesn't need to follow
any certain structure. It's your own private place to discuss 50 Therapeutic Journal
whatever you want. Don't worry about spelling mistakes or what
other people might think. Prompts
• Use writing as relaxation time. This is when you can de-stress Nerd Knows Life blog
and wind down. Write in a place that’s relaxing and soothing. [Link]
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Select one of the following prompts and write on that subject (in a prompts-for-mental-health/
notebook or on the back of this page) for at least 10 minutes.
1. Unpack your day. What happened? What emotions came up?
What did you learn? What will you do now?
2. Make a list of the things you’d like to say “no” to, and a list of the
things you’d like to say “yes” to. What do you notice?
3. What do you enjoy most about your favorite hobby? How can
you incorporate that into other parts of your life?
4. What is your greatest strength? Describe a time this strength
served you well.
5. What is your greatest weakness? Describe a time this weakness
held you back.
6. In the next year, what are 5 improvements you would like to
make regarding your life? Create a plan to accomplish each one.
7. Write a letter to your future self, or to someone who has
positively impacted you.
8. Write the words you need to hear.
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