We live in a world that’s often focused on productivity. So we tend to overcommit and prioritize achieving things in our lives over taking care of ourselves.

Mind have over 150 shops across England and Wales raising money to fund vital mental health support services. Self-care takes practice, and the exercises will vary depending on what is important for you, your personality, and the things you want to work on. And, that's all! I hope you really enjoy journaling with these prompts. You deserve to care for yourself. I wish you a wonderful time with your thoughts and inner self. Take care! The way it works is like you see, I assigned every little flower to different things I should be doing, and then I’d color it on the days when I actually do this habit. Since the overall topic of self care journaling is taking care of yourself, the topics can be anything related to this.I believe that the way you journal is dependent on what works best for you.

There isn’t really a wrong way to do this. The important thing is that you do it. What do you write about in a self care journal? It might help to put together a box of things that can comfort you when you're struggling. For example: The response sections are unlined, which may make staying within the paper text box more challenging than it needs to be. What is one skill or trait that you admire in others, and why? How can you cultivate that quality in yourself?

Sleep is probably the most neglected way of self-care. It’s definitely the first thing to go when we need some extra time.

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I must say it’s really amazing that she wakes up at 5:30. I used to wake up that early when I lived in China, and it really feels amazing to be up before the entire city. Thank you for this article. It has been most helpful. I haven't journaled in a long time but am looking forward to starting again and hoping to get more out of it. Thanks again. Reply Kind of made me want to create an actual jar and add their little notes with things I like. Wouldn’t that be a fun idea! Finally, if you’re choosing a self-care journal for mental health purposes, Dr. McElroy says it’s a good idea to avoid additional stress by purchasing an item that suits your budget. She explains that some people may feel pressure to buy an expensive journal. While this is fine for anyone who won’t experience stress from spending a few extra dollars on a higher-end journal, there’s no harm in keeping it simple and opting for an option that’s less expensive.