How to Cope With Feelings Through Journaling

Whether you're dealing with the end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, a fight with a friend or family member or just feeling lonely and depressed, writing in a journal is a productive way to cope with your feelings. With journaling as an emotional outlet, you'll have a place to vent your thoughts and deal with these tough situations. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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  Purchase a special journal or notebook that you're drawn to so that you want to pick it up and start writing right away.

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  Keep your journal completely confidential. Always write as if no one will ever read your journal, and make sure that no one does by hiding it in a safe place where no one will find it.

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  Use your journal to let out your true thoughts and feelings. If you're angry at someone, depressed, lonely or sad, write it. Being true to yourself when journaling aids in the healing process and gives you a sense of relief.

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  Write freely. When putting your thoughts down on paper, write your thoughts openly as they come to you. It isn't necessary to think about what you're going to write before you write it. Let your instincts and impulses guide your writing so that you begin coping with your innermost feelings.

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  Listen to music for inspiration. You may be so conditioned to hide your emotions in daily life that you have trouble letting them out in your journal. Play a sad or angry song to draw out your feelings and inspire you to write.

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  Prioritize it. Whenever you're feeling difficult emotions, make time to journal. Frequent journaling helps you to deal and cope with your emotions on a continuous basis allowing you to feel less stressed and more relieved.