Dallas Bragg explains how journaling reduces anxiety and depression within a month. Writing privately lets you process feelings without judgment, unlike sharing vulnerable thoughts with others. Sometimes writing reveals what you actually feel versus what you thought you felt.
Number 3 in my series of consistent journaling benefits is improved mood. And I'll put a link to a study in the comments, but studies show that consistent journaling, even after a month, can soften the effects of anxiety and depression. And I know for me, when I'm sharing something very vulnerable and personal to another human, I'm ultra sensitive to their reaction. Maybe their body shifts, their breath changes, they sigh, their facial expression, and maybe they want to join in and give their opinion where I didn't ask for Sure. These things can inhibit my sharing. It also, for me, makes me second-guess how I'm feeling and, and, and put myself small. And so there's something about getting it out on paper in a non-judgmental way that improves the way that you're viewing it. It improves your perspective. It gives you a fresh look at how you're feeling. And sometimes I get it down on paper and I'm like, that's not even how I feel. But I didn't know that until I got it all out. If you're a journaler, would you please contribute to this? Let me know if you agree or if you'd like to start journaling. Contact me. I'm starting a journal club and I'd like you to be part of it.
