How to Journal Through Your Struggles
“You seem to have lost your original identity and have identified with your thoughts” -Patañjali
Having an understanding of your emotions is important in maintaining overall wellbeing because emotions and stress have a mutual relationship. “A greater understanding of the connection between thoughts and emotions can help us learn to handle our feelings better and to cope with emotional situations with others in a more productive manner” (Arter & Ford, 2013).
⇢ What difficult thoughts or emotions come up most frequently for you?
⇢ Which emotions do you find the most challenging to accept? How do you handle these emotions?
⇢ What are three things that can instantly disrupt a good mood and bring you down? What strategies do you use to counter these effects?
Interested in sharing? I’ve love to hear your thoughts in the comments!↡
Jessica Kirschner
Jessica Kirschner is the founder of Mindful Modern Living, an integrative wellness brand dedicated to helping people manage stress, reconnect with themselves, and live with greater intention. After struggling with depression and anxiety in her early twenties, Jessica began exploring mindfulness and holistic healing as a way to navigate life with more clarity and compassion. She holds a degree in Psychology, is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a Certified Sound Therapist. Prior to launching her business, she spent over a decade in customer experience management, a background that now informs the care and intentionality she brings to her client relationships. Jessica blends evidence-based coaching with mindfulness and sound healing practices to support whole-person transformation.
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