Serenity Behavioral Health Services

There is no instruction manual for “letting things go,” but you may find help by journaling. Journaling is a wellness practice that can help you break the cycle of worry and help diffuse the intensity of a feeling or anxiety. The act of getting stuff out of you and onto paper can be very therapeutic. Journaling can help you understand your feelings and sort out problems. Habits for Wellbeing lists these nine reasons for why journaling is important: 1. To develop self-awareness 2. To pay attention to what is going on internally 3. To provide focus 4. To be uniquely you 5. To think things through 6. To work through limiting/negative thoughts 7. To listen to yourself 8. To connect with your heart 9. To put down the burdens you carry There are no rules to journaling. You can journal in the morning or in the evening; you can journal every day, once a week, or once a month. It is entirely up to you. Maybe you find it hard to start? What should I write about? Fortunately with internet access,...

  We are used to multitasking the requests of our boss, our teachers, our co-workers, and our friends and families; and generally do so without much thought. We block out time for these relationships every day.  And on many days, it feels like time is flying by at warp speed. We may not be thriving with bits of ourselves being accessed by so many. It is important to carve out moments of solitude to balance the needs of our inner self with our busy lives. Make it a point to block out 10 to 15 minutes of the day for just you. No phones, no computers, no tv, no book; no distractions, just you and your thoughts. You’ll find that embracing the practice of solitude is the best form of self-care. Over time, you’ll enjoy the long-term benefits of spending time alone including: reduced stress, better memory and problem-solving, improved self confidence, and you’ll experience less depression. And - you will be surprised at how refreshed and ready you are for facing a new day.