Keeping a diary to write down secrets or struggles seems like a thing of the past, but this concept can help you if you’re struggling with your mental health. Writing down your thoughts and feelings in the form of journaling can help to understand them more clearly. It can also help you gain control of your emotions to improve. Journaling might seem hard at first so some common tips are:
- Try to write every day.
- Don’t worry about spelling mistakes or what other people might think.
- Use your journal as you see fit.
Journaling provides help with recognizing triggers by tracking symptoms everyday. When identifying what’s causing stress or anxiety you can plan on how to reduce it.