Many people struggle with stress and anxiety these days, and it's becoming a common problem. Journaling can help calm the mind, clear your thoughts, and reduce anxiety, especially if it's made a daily habit. Today, we'll explain in detail whether journaling truly reduces anxiety and stress.
What is journaling?
Journaling means putting your thoughts, feelings, experiences, or problems down on paper. It's also called "expressive writing," meaning putting your feelings into words.
Does journaling reduce anxiety and stress? (Journaling for Stress Relief)
Yes, both science and research show that journaling has a positive impact on mental health.
Scientific Evidence
1- According to a study by the University of Texas, when people write down their feelings, their stress levels decrease and their immune system improves.
2- Harvard Medical School reports also state that journaling helps clarify a person's thinking, allowing them to make better decisions and calm the mind.
3- According to a study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, journaling for 15–20 minutes daily reduced anxiety symptoms within a few weeks.
How to start journaling?
1- Start with just 5–10 minutes a day.
2- Ask yourself these questions: How am I feeling today? What is my biggest concern today? Did anything good happen that I want to note?
How does journaling help?
Identifies emotions: When we write, we become aware of what we are feeling and why.
Lightens the mind: What remains in the heart becomes a burden. Writing reduces the burden on the mind.
Negative thoughts are released: Journaling provides a safe space where we can express ourselves without judgment.
It helps to look at problems objectively: When we write down our problems, we begin to see them from a different perspective and may even begin to think of solutions.
31.png)
1.png)
.png)
