365 Days of Self-Care: A Journal

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You will be a better caregiver and, generally, a more pleasant person to be next to if you take the time to do some self-care. When you’re full of energy yourself it will be easy to help others. Journaling has long been a dependable tool for introspection, but incorporating self-care into this habit takes it to another level. Reflect on a time when you overcame a difficult challenge, and write down what you learned from the experience. Write about a recent situation in which you felt triggered or reactive. What was the trigger, and how did you react? What can you learn from this experience?

Doing something creative can help with managing depression. It doesn’t matter what activity you choose. Some ideas you could try include:

So if you have any recommendations – leave them in the comments! I’m always on the lookout for the next show to watch. In this study, college students were investigated on how they use personal writing to reduce stress and anxiety, and it has been concluded that journaling is the go-to writing medium when processing emotional hardships. Don’t judge whatever you’re feeling or thinking. It’s okay to just release your thoughts as if you’re spilling the tea to your best friend. It might feel hard to talk about how you’re feeling. But many people find that sharing their experiences can help them feel better. Having someone listen and show they care can help in itself. My approach to a self-care bingo was much more simplistic; just make it colorful and easy to follow. And that's ok! You should always remember that your journal has your own rules, you don't have to be super artistic with every spread.

Write about a time when you felt truly authentic and true to yourself. What did that feel like, and how can you cultivate that feeling in your daily life? And having a list of ideas for your date night will be helpful for you to work on your relationships as well.And, that can’t be cohesive. We are all jumbled up with thoughts, feelings, memories, fears, and hopes. And, when you write, all of this is going to come out, and not in sequence. So, it’s okay to say you’re tired of life and then say that you want ice cream. Write about a time when you felt truly happy and content. What were the circumstances, and how can you recreate that feeling in your life now?

Self-care goes together with self-love. Sometimes we all need a little nudge in that direction to remind us how awesome and worthy we are. Create the little compliments spread and write them down every time somebody says something nice about you. Brainstorm 10 new exciting ideas you might want to try- this could be as simple as a new hairstyle or as daring as skydiving! Nafousi is a proponent of daily journaling, calling it a ritual rather than a habit. She explains that a daily practice becomes something you crave and can have a grander impact on mental and spiritual health when done daily. However, it's important not to get down on yourself if you can't do it every day. "Do what you can; best to do it a little more than not at all," she says. That’s when it hit me: as much as I love my job and enjoy being a part of a fantastic Bullet Journal community – I need to think of myself and take some time for self-care.When have you experienced a significant loss or change in your life? What did you learn, and how can you use that knowledge to move forward? This template helps you embark on a transformative journey with its self-care challenge designed for 18 days. Set against a stimulating blend of brown and orange themes, it is a feast for the eyes and a catalyst for positive change.

Feeling overwhelmed with emotions or stress is something that most of us experience every day. And, if we want to take better care of ourselves, it’s important that we take the time to pause and examine our feelings. Creating this spread really reminded me of all the good things treats I have and really cheered me up. Do you want to try journaling to destress, relax, and do something kind for yourself? Not sure where to begin? Self-care journal prompts are a great starting point to begin writing!

Types of Studies - Qualitative studies included, but were not limited to, designs such as phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, action research and feminist research.Types of Participants - Individuals and/or their families who engaged in self-care activities, or were assisted with their self-care activities, or provided support for self-care.Types of Interventions - Individual experiences of self-care in response to an intervention or where no intervention was introduced.Types of Outcomes - Individual experiences of self-care through self-report. Reports from family members who assisted or provided support for self-care were included. What's one activity or practice that always makes you feel better? How can you incorporate it more into your routine?