| Do you ever find yourself wanting to write down your thoughts, but you’re not sure where to begin? When you have a million and one thoughts floating around in your brain, it can be intimidating to even think about starting to write them down. Journaling is a valuable practice, both for self-care and for supporting your overall mental health, but it’s tricky to journal when you can’t figure out what to write. It’s also hard to sift through the thoughts in your head and focus on one thought when you deal with anxiety. When you’re feeling anxious, it might feel like your mind is racing and that you can’t distinguish between different thoughts. Each time you think you get a glimpse of a feeling, it’s gone, replaced by the next one. |
| Here are some journal prompts to help you work through anxiety: |
| Describe a time when you felt fulfilled. Where were you? What were you doing? What about that moment felt so satisfying? |
| If I could make one promise to myself it would be… |
| Write a letter to your body. |
| What does my anxiety sound, look and feel like to me? |
| What is my first thought in the mornings? Keep a list. |
| I’m so sick of… |
| Today, I’m grateful for… |
| What is one thing I wish I could change? |
| What’s a quality I love about myself? |
| Make a list of 10 affirmations to repeat when your anxiety spikes. |
| What’s a way my anxiety has held me back recently? |
| Write a letter to your past self. |
| Brainstorm a list of activities to do to soothe anxiety. Reach for the list when you’re anxious! |
| What would it feel like to forgive myself? |
| What does my perfect day look like? |
| What is something I need to let go of? |
| What are some self-care ideas for when I’m feeling overwhelmed? |
| Keep a list of anxiety triggers. |
| When was the last time I said no to something? When was the last time I wish I said no to something? |
| List three things that scare you and why. |
| What is something I look forward to every single day? |
| What signs do I notice before an anxiety attack? |
| Think of a time when you failed at something. What did that experience teach you? |
| Keep a list of nice things people say about you. |
| Keep an ongoing list of worries that you want to let go of. |
Anna Godfrey 