Why Journal?

Journaling is a great way to reduce stress, improve your immune function, keep your memory sharp, boost your mood, clarify your thoughts and feelings, know yourself better, and solve problems more effectively’

How To Begin Journaling

Your journaling will be most effective if you do it daily for about 20 minutes. Begin anywhere, and forget spelling and punctuation. Write quickly, as this frees your brain from “shoulds” and other blocks to successful journaling. If it helps, pick a theme for the day, week or month (for example, peace of mind, confusion, change or anger). The most important rule of all is that there are no rules.

Suggested Journal Prompt: Thinking of the Week That Just Ended

• Who made you feel good this week?

• What was the biggest mistake you made this week?

• What did you do this week that moved you closer to reaching your goals?

• Is there anything you did this week that you wish you’d done differently?

• What did you most enjoy doing this week?

• How did you procrastinate on important tasks this week?

• What did you learn this week?

• What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this week?