Journalling is seen as one of the holy grails when it comes to trying to improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing, but what about it is so great? The people who love it, absolutely swear by it, but where do we even begin? How can we make it less like a chore, and more joyous? In today's episode, we break down the psychology and fundamentals of journalling, including:

The history of journalling and writing therapy
The physical, mental and emotional benefits
How to find the right journalling technique for you
The benefits of 'ugly' journalling
Why journalling can be so difficult to start
The FOUR fundamental principles for enjoying journalling
My favourite journalling prompts
Alternatives when writing isn't your thing

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219. The psychology of journalling