Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health

Is journaling really that good for you? It turns out there are many benefits of journaling for mental health. I've been journaling on and off for years and had no idea, so I learned a lot researching this blog post.  Let's get into it.  What are the Benefits of Journaling? This a question with a multi-faceted answer, but I will try and simplify it into one list for you. The benefits of journaling can be boiled down into these points here: 1. Journaling is an Outlet for Feelings and Emotions Journaling can be a release for all those pent up…

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Reduce Your Anxiety through Preventative Practices

Reduce your anxiety through these practices I've been using for years! I can pinpoint the exact moment my anxiety started: during a math test in my senior year of high school. I panicked over an equation and ended up asking to go to the nurse's office. I've lived with anxiety since that point.  Since I don't want to take any medications, there are quite a few things I do in my routine everyday and tools I use to help me relax if my anxiety levels rise. For almost a decade, I've amassed quite a few tools and practices to help…

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How to Calm Down if You’re Feeling Anxiety

I get it, I've been there too. You need something to reduce your anxiety right now because you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious and antsy. Here's some tips and practices on how to calm down. Not every practice will work for every one. Some of these work for me sometimes, and sometimes they don't. That's why I have so many to draw from and try when I need it. I hope this helps you.   What If I have Anxiety Right Now? Here's How to Calm Down I've learned about a lot of techniques to help with anxiety or panic attacks in…

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