Going Through A Hard Time? Turn To Your Personal Diary
Everyone experiences both happy and sad periods in their lives. Whether the difficulty stems from financial difficulties, a strained relationship, the death of a loved one, or concern about regional or global issues, it's difficult to approach it in a positive, productive way. Currently, the globe is experiencing uncertainty in many new ways, and individuals all over the world are going through a difficult time.
Journaling is a great method to have an open, honest talk with oneself, and it can lead to personal growth and empowerment. Let's have a look at how journaling might assist you in getting through difficult moments.
Reflection and comprehension:
We constantly want to get out of trouble and cease suffering as soon as possible. However, trying to get out of a tough day without first understanding what it is like trying to patch up a leaking dam with a band-aid.
In truth, one of the greatest things one can do is to try to figure out what the problem is in the first place. What is it that actually concerns or saddens us? Let's begin by jotting down the sources of negativity in a single ruled notebook.
It could be a complicated matter with no obvious answer, so let's try to simplify it into something more manageable.
Thankfulness:
There's still plenty to be grateful for, no matter how tough things are. Always searching for something positive may sound cliche, especially when the world seems to be collapsing around us. However, give it another chance.
Make a list of one thing for which you are grateful. That's excellent if you have more! Make a list of just about anything you can think of for which you are grateful.
Remember that no one needs to read your journal; it's a private zone where you may be completely yourself.
So go ahead and list everything you're thankful for. That cosiness of a pair of socks. The ray of sunlight that came in through the window. A video that you liked watching. Anything, no matter how insignificant or significant it is, and regardless of whether you believe others will laugh or judge you. It is about you, not even about others, to be thankful.
Get yourself a Thought Journal that allows you to neatly jot down your thoughts briefly if you’re not looking for a dedicated effort when it comes to journaling.