Real Life of an MSW

Research shows that to help alleviate stress and anxiety, journaling can lessen intrusive thoughts. In a study, participants who journaled for seven weeks found that consistently writing thoughts in a notebook or journal helped with anxiety. Confused on where to start? There are some recommendations on what to ask, according to The Good Body. 

• What are your top stressors? How do you react when these occur?
• Are you aware when you’re anxious? What feelings often come up?
• What do you need at this moment?
• What are three self-care practices you can readily access when you feel anxious?
• When do you feel the most anxious? What are your triggers?
• What is your anxiety revealing about you?
• What are ways to treat yourself more kindly?
• How has your anxiety helped you?
• Where in your body do you feel anxiety the most?
• List at least five things you are grateful for.