Hey Journal!

Want to self-improve this year? Yes! Then I recommend journaling.   In this episode, I will discuss how journaling is a helpful tool to free your mind, helps to boost your memory, deal with anxiety, stress, and mild depression.  Start journaling now and boost your confidence, reach your goals! Let this year be your year! For more information about journaling, check out these resources I used: Ackerman, C. (2019, July 10). 83 Benefits of Journaling for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ Ackerman, C. (2019, June 19). Writing Therapy: Using A Pen and Paper to Enhance Personal Growth. Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/writing-therapy/ Utley, A. & Garza, Y. (2011). The therapeutic use of journaling with adolescents. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 6:1, 29-41, doi: 10.1080/15401383.2011.557312 Baikie, K., & Wilhelm, K. (2005). Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 11(5), 338-346. doi:10.1192/apt.11.5.338 Carpenter, S. (2001, September). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/sep01/keepdiary Crocker, J., Niiya, Y., & Mischkowski, D. (2008). Why Does Writing About Important Values Reduce Defensiveness?: Self-Affirmation and the Role of Positive Other-Directed Feelings. Psychological Science, 19(7), 740–747. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02150.x Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 377-389. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.84.2.377 Grothaus, M. (2015, January 29). Why Journaling Is Good For Your Health (And 8 Tips To Get Better). Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/3041487/8-tips-to-more-effective-journaling-for-healt