Research shows that to help alleviate stress and anxiety, journaling can lessen intrusive thoughts. In a study, participants who journaled for seven weeks found that consistently writing thoughts in a notebook or journal helped with anxiety. Confused on where to start? There are some recommendations on what to ask, according to The Good Body.
- What are your top stressors? How do you react when these occur?
- Are you aware when you're anxious? What feelings often come up?
- What do you need at this moment?
- What are three self-care practices you can readily access when you feel anxious?
- When do you feel the most anxious? What are your triggers?
- What is your anxiety revealing about you?
- What are ways to treat yourself more kindly?
- How has your anxiety helped you?
- Where in your body do you feel anxiety the most?
- List at least five things you are grateful for.
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