Write About It, Part 1: Intro to Journaling

Recording Date: February 5, 2024

Keywords: journaling, writing, keeping a journal, stress reduction, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deeley, benefits of writing

Transcript: Download transcript HERE

Episode Summary: Over the next two episodes Gerry shares her writing journey – journaling. Journaling is a tool Gerry has long used as a means of personal expression, stress reduction, and problem solving. She feels journaling has provided her with a sense of clarity and perspective as she has travelled the Parallel paths of caregiving with her mother and friend, and continues to travel with her son Nic. Join us in this episode as Gerry introduces us to the gift of writing, and some tips on getting started. Gerry follows this up next episode with more tips on journaling as we navigate these Parallel Paths together.

Topical Index:

• Introduction [00:00]


• Holiday Stresses [02:04]


• Ruminating on our stressors [06:06]


• journaling - a long time habit [06:41]


• Caregiving for mom, Nic, and James [07:27]


• Writing as an outlet for emotions [09:07]


• From journal to memoir [10:26]


• Journaling is a story - your story [11:24]


• Benefits of journaling [13:16]


• Journaling is a safe space [16:52]


• More benefits of journaling [17:09]


• Closing [23:11]

Resources:

• Journaling for Emotional Wellness - Rochester Medical Center


• Your journal For Life - the Day One App

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