219. The psychology of journalling

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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