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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?

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@colleenyoung

Hi @witsend000, such a good question. While I don't think there is a right or wrong way to journal, I agree that there are tips and tricks to make your method right for you.

You'll notice that I moved your question about journalling for depression and anxiety to this super helpful and fun discussion called:
- Journaling - The Write Stuff For You? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/journaling-the-write-stuff-for-you/

I did this so you can connect with other journallers like @gingerw @hopeful33250 @rely1ngonhelp @harriethodgson1 @paulalina @suzbyrne @yvilletom.

What tips would you share to get started?

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Jun 24, 2022

There's a difference between keeping a diary and journal. A diary requires daily entries, whereas a journal requires regular entries, which is easier. You may write in a journal several tines a week, every week, or every other week--whatever suits you best. The important thing is to keep at it.

Journaling has many advantages. If you read your entries several weeks later, you may pick up on problems and solutions. You may identify things you need to work on. Keep in mind that a journal is written by a very important person--you.

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