As we approach the peak time of potential seasonal depression, I thought I would share one of my most trusted resources to keep my mind clear: journaling. It is a cheap, yet really wealthy resource that helps me throughout the ups and downs of life.
Every week or month, I aim to write down at least one page about what is currently going on in my life. Sometimes it comes easier than others, but I also have a page of journaling prompts at the front of my book if need be. My favorite journaling prompts are as follows.
- What am I most grateful for?
- What is going well?
- What are the most present emotions I am facing?
- What areas of my life could improve?
- What am I most looking forward to?
These five simple questions usually can get me going if I am stuck. One thing that I love most about journaling is reading back on old entries. It is a tangible way to notice how much you grow in such a short amount of time. It also is a reminder that the feelings we may be feeling in the moment are not as big as we may imagine them to be. I encourage you to start small, and make a goal to write in a journal at least once a month!