It's The Little Things: Journaling To Cope With Anxiety

Do you ever get so anxious that you can’t even sit still? It’s like your entire being is just so restless and unsettled. We all have moments when we feel anxious, but if you struggle with it more than others, it might be time to look into journaling. Anxiety is a tricky emotion because it can make you feel incredibly unstable. But the good news is that there are ways to manage your anxiety and deal with it in a more productive way. And if you want to ease up on your feelings of worry, find creative ways to cope with stress, and understand how your emotions affect your life... then keep reading!

There are so many little things that add up when we feel stressed out or anxious. It starts with the small (and sometimes unimportant) things we do every day—small habits that build up until they become something much bigger. These little things add up to create the perfect storm of stress and anxiety in our lives: a soggy marshmallow perched precariously on top of an angry thundercloud.

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Planning Is Key

If you’ve ever had trouble managing your anxiety, it’s probably because you don’t have a plan. If you aren’t planning how to cope with stress or anxious feelings in your life, then that is the key to feeling overwhelmed. Finding a way to manage your anxiety will require some research and trial and error, but in the end it will be worth it.

Start by identifying what stresses you out the most. It might not be obvious at first, but after a few moments of thoughtfulness, you'll figure out what really bothers you. Once you know what stresses you out the most, set up a plan for how to deal with these situations as they come up.
Some people like to use journaling as a tool to help them express themselves whenever they feel anxious or upset. For example, if someone is stressed about their weight or relationship status, they could write about their feelings in a journal and then cleanse themselves at the end of each day with writing prompts that help them process their thoughts and emotions.

Take A Break

Today is a good day to put your worries aside. You might want to start by taking a break from the internet or your smartphone. Sometimes we need a break from that constant flow of information that can sometimes feel so overwhelming and pressure-filled.

Take a walk outside and focus on all the little things you see around you. If you’re feeling particularly anxious, try focusing on something specific such as the leaves on the trees, or how the wind moves them in different directions. It’s easy to get lost in our thoughts, but it’s important to remember that everything else is still there—you just have to look for it!

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Talk To Someone You Trust

It’s important to talk to someone you trust when you’re dealing with anxiety.
It could be a friend, family member, or a professional. Talking to someone is the first step in managing your emotions and that doesn’t happen without opening up. Ultimately, it will make dealing with your feelings much easier. Find a way to share what you're feeling and letting go of the burden by talking about it.

Another way to help yourself manage your anxiety is through journaling. Not everyone likes to write out their thoughts and emotions, but journaling can help you sort out your thoughts and identify what's going on in your life that's making you more stressed than usual. Keep a journal nearby where you can jot down ideas as they pop into your head or when it feels like they're getting too heavy for you to handle them all at once. You'll find that writing them down will make them lighter so they don't weigh on you quite so heavily and leave you feeling drained and exhausted...

Plan For The Future

As a way to help manage your anxiety, it is important to plan for the future.
For example, if you have trouble focusing on the present moment because of anxiety, it can be helpful to plan for what you want in the future. It's important to take this time and think about how you would like your life to look. This can include things like career goals, lifestyle changes, romantic relationships, or health goals.

Whatever your plans are for the future... make sure they're written down somewhere or considered in a journal. This will allow yourself to focus on something positive that's coming up rather than all of the things you don't want but have no control over.

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

We often think that the small things in life are the important things. But, in reality, they're not. They're just little things that can add up and push us over the edge.
If you start to make a list of all of your anxieties, you'll realize that they're really just fears. Fear is what causes our thoughts and behaviors to change on a minute-to-minute basis. So, instead of worrying so much about these small things, focus on what's really important—the big stuff! Instead of focusing on the little tingles of anxiety running through your body, focus on everything that's right with your life: your loved ones and friends, your health, and even your career!

• It helps keep you accountable for reaching your goals
• It’s empowering
• It helps you understand how your emotions affect your life
• It will reduce anxiety
• It helps keep you calm

Stop Dwelling On The Now-ness

One way to help manage your anxiety and stress is to stop dwelling on the now-ness. Dwelling on the now-ness just keeps you stuck in one place mentally, feeling like you can’t move forward with your life. And if you don’t want that, try some journaling! Journaling is a very productive way to get things off your chest. You can write all of the thoughts, feelings, and worries that are weighing heavily on your mind—and it’ll feel great.

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Be Grateful And Connect With Others

One of the best ways to deal with stress and anxiety is to find ways to be grateful for what you have. It’s easy to get caught up in feeling like you lack something, but it’s important not to forget about all the things that make you feel good. Often, we need a reminder that our struggles won’t last forever. This will help you feel better about your life and allow you to enjoy the little things that happen every day.

Another way to connect with others is by reaching out and connecting with people. Too often, we can let certain circumstances consume us and take away from our relationships—especially when they don’t go as planned or we lose someone close to us. Try reaching out and connecting with friends or family members in order to get your feelings off your chest, relieve some of that stress, and put some smiles back on their faces. If a situation isn’t going as planned, try seeing the bright side of it!

Conclusion

Anxiety can be overwhelming and overwhelming, but journaling can help you cope with it. Journaling can help you get in touch with your feelings, confront your thoughts, and plan for the future. It might be a small thing, but journaling can help you cope with anxiety.