Author: Salena Kulkarni
A barrage of activities at home can make you feel a little wound up. Add to that the occasional discussions and issues between you and your partner, and you may find yourself in need of an outlet.
A daily journal is just what you need to jot down your thoughts and innermost feelings about things that transpired during the day. While the traditional way is to write on pages of a ruled notebook in a chronological order, you may also consider starting a personal blog, which is simply an electronic journal in the Internet. Tech savvy moms experience a lot of joy and relief from unleashing their creativity as they design and maintain their entries online.
If personal security is your concern, then you may choose to create a blog under a pen name that no one but you can recognize. The blog site, Blogspot, recently introduced a feature that blocks unauthorized users from viewing a blog's contents without the prior consent of the blog owner. Whatever floats your boat should be fine for as long as you remember the following guidelines for effective journal-keeping:
Regularity
All you need is at least five minutes of your time everyday. It is the same amount of time it takes you to wash your face and brush your teeth. Five minutes is shorter than the time it will take you to catch up with friends on the phone. But the therapeutic benefits of keeping a journal are tremendous. Think of it as your sounding board or your shrink at home minus the hourly charges.
Express your feelings
While you may not help writing down a major event of the day, it is more effective to express your thoughts and feelings about it rather than to dwell on the details of the day. When you write down how you feel, you tap into your innermost self and release what's inside.
Reflect on those feelings
Most of life's valuable lessons are not learned in the classroom but in deep reflection over experiences. Examine the causes of your happy, sad or angry reactions. Processing your feelings may lead you to a better understanding of yourself. Knowing what makes you tick is the key to avoiding negative triggers or seeking out productive activities.
Attitude of gratitude
Finding that silver lining behind every cloud keeps your hopes up and your spirits from sinking into depression. Your silver lining everyday can come in finding something to be thankful for. It need not be a major thing for you to appreciate it. Counting your blessings everyday promotes positive feelings as you begin to realize that your life is not as miserable as it may seem.
Keeping a journal can be a powerful but simple tool for promoting emotional wellness. To reap its benefits try to make it a habit for at least 40 days. After the 40th day, you will discover how your outlook may have gradually improved or how things may have resolved by themselves over time. All it takes is as little as 5 minutes everyday.
About the Author:
Salena Kulkarni is the creator of the 'Secrets of Extraordinary New Moms' program, which helps new moms feel energized, get back in shape, eliminate emotional overwhelm, and experience fulfillment in 30 days or less! Visit www.NewMommyMentor.com to get your FREE audio now.
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