Working with different parts of ourselves in preparation or after a journey can be very useful. It can help us heal old wounds and address old stories so we can change the narrative to a more resourceful one.  It can also help us highlight areas where our work is not done and that require more attention.  These practices can support your exploration.

Benefits of Journaling:

Keeping a record of personal thoughts and feelings is particularly helpful in supporting mental health by:

• Reducing anxiety
• Breaking away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding
• Improving the awareness and perception of events
• Regulating emotions
• Encouraging awareness
• Boosting physical health

The positive effects of journaling can even be felt when not performed daily – helping the individual better understand their needs and boosting their wellbeing (Tartakovsky, 2022).

15 Benefits of Journaling and Tips for Getting Started

Journaling With Your Non-Dominant Hand:

Journaling With Your Non-Dominant Hand

Science of Journaling

Journaling for Emotional Wellness - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center