The aftermath of sexual trauma is something that follows you over the course of your life. Expressive writing is an amazing tool that can help you let go and provides a space to reflect and accept.
By Clara Fortuna Sol Hello Darkness, My Old Friend Most of us probably aren’t workaholics. We reset our alarms and procrastinate on projects. We prepare quick meals and delay social plans, sometimes ghosting friends and family. As we neglect ourselves, we sometimes use others to get what we want, treating them as resources rather than people. We choose instant...
Journaling can mange stress by helping you process emotions through a narrative to prevent chronic stress from impacting your health.
Meditation journaling combines the calming and eye-opening aspects of meditation with the release that comes from expressing yourself through journaling. Meditation journaling helps you practice mindfulness and allows you to be more aware of your surroundings and the present moment. Take deep breaths and pour your heart onto paper. Let the tension from your body be released and lead a...
Journaling heals trauma through storytelling by helping you gain self-awareness, explore your self-identity, and process your emotions.
Self-esteem can be developed through journaling and expressive writing to heal symptoms of depression and anxiety.
By Clara Fortuna Sol Observations on the Relationship Between Technology and Self Social Media is used to connect, inform, advertise, share, and pass the time. We’re constantly entertained, or at least preoccupied, with a seemingly infinite amount of content. Many of us are more than willing to contribute our views and images. It’s fair to say most of us “do...
Wellness is a part of your daily routine to maintain your physical and mental health. Journaling contributes to boost and maintain wellness.
Battling depression, anxiety, and mental struggles is a fight that can be mended through many forms of journaling. In particular, expressive music journaling is an effective method when used to practice self-reflection and healing. Like other journaling methods, expressive music journaling can be the first step in the start of your journey of healing.
Digital journaling redefines journaling for mental health by allowing you to journal your emotions in an interactive virtual environment.
The gift of transparency through journaling brings us the courage to express our thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Journaling and expressive writing increases your productivity because it can reduce stress and anxiety while increasing your self-confidence.
Journaling or expressive writing heals PTSD by reducing symptoms of trauma and depression which also prevents the development of PTSD..
Processing emotions through journaling is important because it helps us clarify and define problems we experience.
Mindfulness is the practice of being actively aware of the present moment: accepting who we are, acknowledging our emotions without judgment, and being attentive to what's going on around us ("Mindfulness Meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stress"). How can we know what we want in life without moving forward from our emotional trauma to discover and establish our true...