The Science of Writing It Out: Why Journaling Eases Anxiety (Backed by Research)

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You know that feeling when your brain just won’t shut up? Thoughts bouncing around like ping pong balls, heart racing for no good reason and you just start sweating for no particular reason? That’s anxiety. And it’s exhausting. But here’s the good news: there’s a simple, research-backed tool that can…

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Keeping a Journal for Mental Health: Simple Practices for Stress, Reflection, and Emotional Awareness

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Updated 5/26 There’s a reason so many people start journaling when things start to feel overwhelmingly difficult in life. Sometimes it’s to help get through feelings of stress.Sometimes after burnout.Sometimes it might be during anxiety, emotional intensity, or periods where your thoughts just feel too loud to hold them inside…

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