Stress Management Strategies for
Journal Writing Your Stress
Journal writing is such a powerful tool when dealing with stress and anxiety and depression or sexual abuse issues.
It is very easy to start a journal. All you have to do is take the first step: buy a journal! When I buy a new journal, I pick one the "speaks" to me.
Such as with journaling about stress and anxiety I pick one that is light hearted. The one I have now has pink cats on the cover.
I have just about filled that one up, so I just bought another one with bright yellow cover and the markings of a smiley face on the front and back.It makes me feel happy inside, which gives me the courage to journal my feelings.
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One of the ways to manage stress is if something is bothering you or you are stressed beyond verbal words, get the journal out and just start venting.
Write out in detail what is stressing you and why. Then try to write what you can do to relieve the stress. Many times you can see the solution to the problem just by writing it out.
Journal writing your problem is much easier then just thinking about it. When you write something down it becomes so much clearer. When you write it down you will feel like you have had your say about the issue.
When you write it down your thinking becomes more logical and rational. This kind of thinking is productive. You will be able to map out the solutions step-by-step.
How to Get Started
Start by writing down what is stressing you. "I feel really stressed about___________________" or "I feel so stressed out about___________________".
Then write down the solution "I want to do______________ about this" or "I think if I do ______________ the stress will go away".
Then write down why you think your solution will work."I believe my solution will work because_________________".
When you have finished working it out on paper, top it off with a positive statement. "I will succeed" or "I will not let _______________ bother me any longer".
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Also, try the 15 Coping Skills for Stress . These can be of great help, too!
Finally, don't let your emotions win! Don't let them dictate your feelings!