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MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal well-being by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique goals.
Have you ever had a million thoughts swirling in your head, making it hard to focus or relax?
When life is busy and you’ve got a lot on your plate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Getting your thoughts and feelings out of your head, and onto paper, can really help.
It’s a way to process emotions, clear mental clutter, and boost creativity.
Journaling is not just about recording your day. Studies show writing about how you’re feeling can lower stress, improve mood, improve sleep, and even strengthen your immune system.
It helps you make sense of challenges, track patterns in your emotions, and find clarity in moments of uncertainty.
It’s also a great way to practice gratitude and mindfulness – two key ingredients for a happier life.
If you’re new to journaling, don’t overthink it. You don’t need a fancy journal, although when I started I bought a new notebook and a nice pen because I knew I’d be more inclined to keep it up if I made the act of writing enjoyable – you do whatever works for you!
Set aside five minutes a day, whether it’s in the morning to set intentions or at night to reflect. Don’t worry about grammar or making it sound good – this is just for you.
Pop a timer on and write, without censoring or editing your thoughts, and you can add drawings or doodles if you’re a visual creative type.
Not sure what to write about? Try these prompts:
- What’s one thing I’m grateful for today, and why?
- What’s been on my mind lately, and how does it make me feel?
- If I could give my past self advice, what would it be?
- What’s something I’m looking forward to?
Journaling may feel awkward to start, but it gets easier with practise, and you might be surprised at just how beneficial it can be to slow down, check in, and gain perspective.
- www.michellekeenan.com
