107. But Should I Journal?

Author: Sarah & Stef
Published: Wed 02 Aug 2023
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/360521/107-but-should-i-journal

Are you a journal-er? Do you want to be a journal-er? In this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of journaling from the perspectives of Sarah (a journaler) and Stef (an ex-journaler). As you might expect, this is not a black and white issue; what feels helpful for some might not be as helpful for others. We'll look at:

Stef’s journaling experiment
Can journaling make us more anxious? And if so, what else can we do?
Rambling, stream-of-consciousness journaling versus intention journaling
What if someone finds my journal??
Sarah pulls out one of her journal entries from the first time she met Stef in NYC
Handwriting versus typewritten
The pressure of journaling
Is it easier or harder to write when you’re feeling low/depressed?
Decreasing perfectionism around journaling as a way to decrease perfectionism in general
Art journaling; bullet journaling
The Artists’ Way by Julia Cameron
What journal prompt do you need right now?
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