Breakups, death, illness, job losses, rough days, and general sadness – we’ve all experienced these heartaches and the emotional wounds they create. Here are some ways that can help you heal your emotional wounds with journaling. Heal these wounds that have surfaced due to these normal, yet unpredictable and often difficult to handle situations.
Why Journal To Heal Emotional Wounds?
It may seem normal to want to avoid the things that upset us. It may feel normal to want to do the opposite of writing them down by hiding them away and not dealing with them. ( I tried this at one stage after my diagnosis with TNBC). However, these heartaches unfortunately stay in our subconscious minds until we can embrace and release the pain, which is where journaling comes to play.
I turned to journaling (a wee bit belatedly) as a way to clear my head and to enable me to declutter my mind and reflect. By writing down my emotions, I was letting go of those deep rooted feelings and the upset I was feeling. By expressing my sadness, rather than letting it boil up inside me, I allowed myself to heal and express myself on paper.
It really helped clear my mind and sort through all the information that I was given about my diagnosis. It helped me work out what was important for me to hold on to and what was not serving or helping me, which I let go.
I believed it worked wonders for my mental health which is one of the most important things you can give yourself. By journaling, I was helping to resolve my inner struggles before they overpowered my day-to-day life. Releasing these emotions was crucial to me at this time.
Purshase a blank journal. Then Journal for around 20 minutes per day.
Every day may not be accompanied by sadness. It’s normal to feel sad some days and happy other days. But by committing to 20 minutes per day, you are giving yourself the freedom to express yourself after a hard day at work or the most wonderful day you have had this week. Why do you think this habit has been around for centuries? Either way, journaling through the happy and sad times will establish a routine that is difficult to break. Before you know it, you’ll be established in your journaling routine and writing with ease, releasing your emotions, cleansing your mind and healing your emotional wounds with journalling.
Clearing up negative emotions will help establish a life full of self-love rather than self-pity. By withdrawing the negative from your life and healing your emotional wounds with journaling, you are brightening up your life and bringing strength into everything you do.
Journaling is the simplest and most effective way to tidy up your life. Tune into your feelings and be honest in your writing. Give it a try! Grab your favourite pen, a journal and a quiet spot. Just 20 minutes per day could make the difference of a lifetime of happiness and heal your emotional wounds.
For more happiness tips see my blog on 25 ways to live a happier life. https://www.lynleyclarkwellness.co.nz/25-ways-to-live-a-happier-life/
