The mental health community often highlights the positive aspects of journaling, celebrating its role in improving our mental well-being. But journaling can take a dark turn if we do it incorrectly.
Is journaling worth it? Is journaling good for you? Is journaling always beneficial? Can it have a darker impact on your mental health? We’ll dive into the psychology behind these issues, revealing how journaling can sometimes turn into a source of distress rather than relief and how we can prevent and overcome that. So today, let's talk about the dark side of journaling.
Disclaimer: We are not saying that journaling is bad or that you should avoid it altogether. Instead, we're exploring the potential dark side of journaling, especially when it's not done in a healthy way. Our goal is to highlight the importance of being aware of these issues so you can make the most of your journaling practice and avoid potential pitfalls.
#journaling #mentalhealth
Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Rebecca Chu
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
References:
Hugo (2024) Journaling Can Be Harmful? 5 Examples and How Keep It Positive: Retrieved from Can Journaling Be Harmful? (Answers, Examples & How To Avoid It) (trackinghappiness.com)
Robert Shields (diarist) Wikipedia (2024)- Retrieved from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Shields_(diarist)
Sound Portraits Production (1994) World's Longest Diary: StoryCorps. Retrieved from storycorps.org/stories/worlds-longest-diary/
Grateful Living (2018. The Dark Side of Focusing on Gratitude. Retrieved from grateful.org/resource/the-dark-side-of-focusing-on-gratitude/
Dr Caroline Leaf (2024). Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/55azSvZ6wSJVoSLYSAd02c?si=mWHu6GSXSDaV01ksxuZEGA
Healthline (2023). How to Change Negative Thinking with Cognitive Restructuring. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-restructuring#bottom-line
Leary Gates (2013). Dark Side of Journaling. Retrieved from www.learygates.com/2013/08/26/dark-side-journaling/
Is journaling worth it? Is journaling good for you? Is journaling always beneficial? Can it have a darker impact on your mental health? We’ll dive into the psychology behind these issues, revealing how journaling can sometimes turn into a source of distress rather than relief and how we can prevent and overcome that. So today, let's talk about the dark side of journaling.
Disclaimer: We are not saying that journaling is bad or that you should avoid it altogether. Instead, we're exploring the potential dark side of journaling, especially when it's not done in a healthy way. Our goal is to highlight the importance of being aware of these issues so you can make the most of your journaling practice and avoid potential pitfalls.
#journaling #mentalhealth
Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Rebecca Chu
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
References:
Hugo (2024) Journaling Can Be Harmful? 5 Examples and How Keep It Positive: Retrieved from Can Journaling Be Harmful? (Answers, Examples & How To Avoid It) (trackinghappiness.com)
Robert Shields (diarist) Wikipedia (2024)- Retrieved from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Shields_(diarist)
Sound Portraits Production (1994) World's Longest Diary: StoryCorps. Retrieved from storycorps.org/stories/worlds-longest-diary/
Grateful Living (2018. The Dark Side of Focusing on Gratitude. Retrieved from grateful.org/resource/the-dark-side-of-focusing-on-gratitude/
Dr Caroline Leaf (2024). Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/55azSvZ6wSJVoSLYSAd02c?si=mWHu6GSXSDaV01ksxuZEGA
Healthline (2023). How to Change Negative Thinking with Cognitive Restructuring. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-restructuring#bottom-line
Leary Gates (2013). Dark Side of Journaling. Retrieved from www.learygates.com/2013/08/26/dark-side-journaling/
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