Morning or Night? When to Write in Your Gratitude Journal

Side-by-side images of morning and night gratitude journaling routines—one with a sunrise and coffee, the other with candlelight and a warm drink—highlighting the contrast in writing gratitude journal entries at different times of day. Perfect visual for exploring the benefits of morning vs night gratitude journaling.

If you’re new to gratitude journaling (welcome, by the way!), one of the first questions that pops up is: When’s the best time to write? Should you start your morning with gratitude? Or wind down at night and reflect on the good parts of the day? Short answer? Yes. Longer…

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5 Signs You’re More Stressed Than You Think – and How Journaling Can Help

Woman journaling at a cafe table with a thoughtful expression, illustrating the connection between quiet signs of stress and reflective writing for mental wellness.

We all know what stress looks like when it’s obvious. Panic, burnout or snapping at your partner over the wrong kind of milk. But what about the quiet stress? The kind that creeps in slowly, hides in your habits, and makes itself comfortable in your every day routine? Chronic stress…

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Guided Shadow Work Journal: What It Is and How to Start

Forest path with light streaming through trees and the text “Guided Shadow Work Journal: Start Your Journey Within” — symbolic imagery for introspection, emotional healing, and shadow work journaling.

If you’ve ever been curious about using a guided shadow work journal to deepen your self-awareness and emotional healing, you’re in the right place. In this post, I explain what a guided shadow work journal really is, how it works, why it matters, and how you can begin your own…

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5 Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management

A person journaling for stress relief at a desk with a coffee, promoting mindfulness and emotional wellness.

Let’s face it. Stress is pretty much a second language for most of us. Between work deadlines, social obligations, and the occasional existential spiral, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: one of the most effective tools for managing stress can fit right on your nightstand. I’m…

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Does Journaling Help with Stress? (And How to Actually Make It Work)

Updated 11/2025 How pen and paper (or even keyboard) can be one of your best stress‑management friends When you’re feeling bogged down with too many tasks, too many thoughts, or too much pressure, one might ask: does journaling help with stress? The short answer: Yes! In many cases journaling can…

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