Snackable Content #3: The Power Of Journaling

A growing body of research suggests that the very process of daily self-check-ins, journaling and expressing yourself is inherently therapeutic. It comes with lots of benefits for your body and mind. Even a few seconds per day can make a huge difference to your mental wellbeing.

Portrait of a male remote worker speaking into the Earkick selfcare companion app to log his day and express his feelings and thoughts. — _{Remote worker speaking into the Earkick selfcare companion app to log his day/express his feelings and thoughts}

Check out the following aspects and pick the most relevant to your current situation:

Improve your mental health by reducing the discomfort of stress, anxiety and depression (check sources at bottom)
Stay organized and focused on future goals
Identify, track and achieve your goals
Improve your communication with your coworkers, partners, family, friends or other people in your life.
Find inspiration, acceptance and even physical healing.
Overcome fears and improve self-confidence
Create a safe place to open up and let go of things that trouble you.
Collect data about yourself, your emotions, thoughts and actions.
Identify negative thoughts, self-talk and behaviors
Create a reliable data-base for coaching or therapy sessions
Practice gratitude and improve sleep

Closeup of the right hand of an Earkick member holding a smartphone and using the journaling/self-check-in feature of the selfcare companion app. — _{Hand of an Earkick member using the journaling/self-check-in feature of the selfcare companion app}

Journaling Made Easy

Journaling comes with no adverse effects, zero costs and only asks of you a minute of attention. All you need to do is type or speak into the app and adjust or add to the suggestions.

You can do it anytime and anyplace. The most important thing is to start now and make it a habit as soon as possible. The best: The Earkick selfcare companion app can make it really easy for you.

Make use of the customizable reminder function or check out the habit-stacking method to ease habituation. Maybe you want to reward yourself for keeping up the daily practice. Journal in a comfy position before drinking a refreshing beverage, reading a book or watching TV. Over time you will notice that journaling becomes the reward itself.