Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - 6 Journaling Techniques That Will Change Your Life

Journaling is more than just putting pen to paper—it's a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. In this video, we're diving deep into the world of journaling to explore techniques that will truly change your life. Discover how to journal for self-growth and harness the power of journaling for personal development. If you're ready to take the next step in your personal development journey, hit play and let's dive into these journaling techniques that will revolutionize the way you see yourself and the world around you. #journal #journaling #mentalhealth Writer: Clarisse Delos Reyes Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera ) Animation: Anilzeah (new animator) Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong DISCLAIMER: This video’s primary intention is for providing spiritual and light-hearted content but is backed up by science. We've included all the references and studies used in this video in the description below, so you can check them out and read more about the research if you're interested REFERENCES Pennebaker, J. W., Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., & Glaser, R. (1988). Disclosure of traumas and immune function: Health implications for psychotherapy. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 56(2), 239-245. doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.56.2.239 Emmons, R. A. (2007). Thanks! How the new science of gratitude can make you happier. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. King, L. A. (2001). The health benefits of writing about life goals. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(7), 798-807. doi.org/10.1177/0146167201277003. Matthews, G. (2015). The impact of commitment, accountability, and written goals on goal achievement. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83(2), 248-257. doi.org/10.1037/a0038233 Bluth, K., Gaylord, S. A., Campo, R. A., Mullarkey, M. C., & Hobbs, L. (2016). Making friends with yourself: A mixed methods pilot study of a mindful self-compassion program for adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 58(5), 489-495. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.12.004 Naiman, R. (2015). Dream Journaling: A Pathway for Self-Discovery and Emotional Healing. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-healing-arts/201503/dream-journaling-pathway-self-discovery-and-emotional-healing