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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?
Long ago –okay, for me, it was long ago!- it was common for a young person to keep a diary, a place to write down the heartaches and giggles of growing up, the trials and tribulations of school, friendships, sports and activities. Sometimes it was a locked book, so that we felt secure knowing our secret thought remained a secret.
How times have changed! While I no longer keep a classic diary, it is no less important for me to write down thoughts, ideas, and heaven-knows-what, on a regular basis. Nowadays, the common name is a “journal”, and seems to appeal to every segment of society. There are an abundance of ways to do this, and so many reasons why. Although I prefer longhand, many people use a computer, and there are any number of prompts/styles/methods.
Let’s explore this together!
Do you journal? What prompted you to start? What would you tell someone who wants to start?
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@judyandchloe I just went to their website. You are such an enabler! Now I need to wipe up the drool from my keyboard LOL
Ginger
@judyandchloe Nor is my therapist a Freudian thinker. She's CBT all the way.
I'm sorry to hear about your cat's cancer. I know how hard it is when you've got a much-loved pet in distress.
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1 Reaction@gingerw isn’t their stuff great???
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1 Reaction@ray666 thank you, I got news the same day I found out how long my sibling has to live-lousy day
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1 ReactionI use to journal religiously, but haven’t much in the last 20 years. I am trying to start writing again. Lately I have used the one on my recovery app. I think it is important to do for your mental health.
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1 Reaction@gingerw Where are ya’ll referring to?!?
@jjpayne Levenger is a high-end retailer of pens and journaling supplies.
@judyandchloe mentioned it in the ir post, so of course I had to check it out!
Ginger
I have a degree in Social Work & have also taught writing so I started in graduate school
& do find it very helpful in a number of ways. Reading past entries gives you a different
perspective on your life & concerns.
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What is "CBT " ?
@kayraymat cognitive behavior therapy-I have had this help for years-it is a key factor in stability and sanity-especially helps with stress