Journaling for Healing

Journaling is a powerful tool to aid the healing process. Putting pen to paper allows you to release pent up emotions to clear your thoughts. It provides a safe space to address unresolved memories from the past that influence negative patterns of behaviour.

By facing your trauma, you begin to heal, gradually letting go of the pain. It can be hard to open up to friends and family members. Writing down your deepest insecurities allows you to confront them in privacy. Acknowledging your past will also give you a powerful insight into subconscious patterns and traits.

You can comfortably let go of the little voices in your head that hinder your growth. Setting everything down on paper allows you to work through your stress. It will help with anxious overthinking as you give yourself headspace.

Don’t overthink what you’re writing down. Set aside ten minutes at the same time each day. Starting in the morning will enable you to set your daily intentions and goals for the day. Before bed, you can release your daily thoughts about life, noting improvements and celebrating the days wins. Clearing your mind will allow you to sleep better each night.

Select a journal with a design or texture that appeals to your senses. A5 size is ideal for carrying with you to note thoughts down during the day. Your journal can be an intimate confidant for releasing tension in the afternoon.

Select a pencil or pen with a smooth nib for ease of writing. You might find there is a lot to release. If you find it hard to begin writing, we have noted five exercises to help you get started.

Happy journaling!

Journaling exercises

1. Starting a gratitude journal is known to aid anxiety and stress. Every day, list everything in your life that fills you with gratitude. Focus on the feeling of joy as you note each thought down.

2. Note three traits you have that you deem harmful, and write down the positive opposite of each one. Before starting each day, write down how you can use the positive trait to achieve a set task or goal.

3. At the end of your day, write down the situations that have bothered you. Try to define each scenario objectively, noting what happened and how it made you feel. Trace the root of the emotion, process and release it.

4. List five things in the evening that you would like to achieve the next day. Commit yourself to complete each one and hold yourself accountable.

5. If you feel anxious about a specific problem in your life, write as many practical solutions that you can find. Use these points as a basis to create a concrete plan with steps to take.

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