Wellness
TikTokers are onto something.
TikTok feeds are positively teeming with folks working on wellness journals.
But how exactly do you get started?
Want to go for more walks, improve your mood, orsleep better?
Put it in your wellness journal.
They provide a visual layout for individuals to get a well-rounded view of their health, she tells Bustle.
And they help you to stay accountable.
Orit could even be digitalif thats more your thing.
Dr. Christopher Taylor, a therapist with Taylor Counseling Group, adds to this.
This should give you the freedom to scribble, draw, and cross things out.
No one has to see this journal, so have at it.
Do you want totrack your hydration levels, your mood, orhow many steps you take per day?
Is there a goal you want to work towards, or are you looking toset intentions?
Research has shown thatbeing consistent with daily goalsyields greater success, Mahoney says.
Once youve gathered enough data, youll be able to start making changes.
Thumb through your journal to discern any noticeable patterns, says mindfulness teacherBarbi Schulick.
Whatever it may be, adjust your habits accordingly.
Jot Down What Youre Grateful For
If you still arent sure where to start, licensed clinical psychologistDr.
Melanie McNallyrecommends writing down three to fivethings youre grateful forevery day.
you could spend five minutes a night adding things from your day to the pages, McNally says.
It doesn’t have to be overly complicated to be helpful.
As psychotherapistNicoletta Heidegger, LMFTsays, there is no one-size-fits-all model for health and wellness.
Everyone works differently, thinks differently, and learns differently, she tells Bustle.
Make It A Habit
One of the nice things about wellnessjournalingis that it can add structure to your day.
We often have agendas and calendars for work, she says.
So why not have an agreed-upon space just for you?
And thats really what wellness journaling is all about.
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