Using Journaling as a Tool for Emotional Healing
- Hannah Church
- Jan 30
- 1 min read
Journaling is often recommended for mental health, but staring at a blank page can feel intimidating, especially when emotions are complex or overwhelming. Journaling for emotional healing doesn’t require long entries or perfect wording.
It simply requires honesty and gentleness.
Why Journaling Helps Mental Health
Journaling can:
Improve emotional awareness
Reduce mental clutter
Help process unresolved feelings
Create distance from overwhelming thoughts
It offers a private, judgment-free space for reflection.
Types of Journaling for Emotional Healing
There’s no single “right” way to journal. Some supportive approaches include:
Stream of Consciousness
Write without stopping or editing.
Prompt-Based Journaling
Use questions or themes to guide reflection.
Visual Journaling
Combine drawings, symbols, or color with words.
Emotion-Focused Journaling
Write from the emotion instead of about it.
Journaling When You Feel Stuck
If words feel hard:
Write single sentences
Use bullet points
Draw instead of writing
Describe sensations instead of thoughts
Journaling adapts to where you are.
Creating a Gentle Journaling Routine
You don’t need daily entries. Even a few minutes a week can support emotional healing when done consistently.
The goal isn’t insight, it’s presence.
Start with something gentle.
If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some resources I use to support mental health through simple, pressure free art practices.
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