A Simple Mental Health Journal for Self-Awareness and Balanced Thoughts

As a dyslexic, simplicity and fun were very important to me when it came to journaling about my mental health. At first, I didn't even know where to start. Writing has never been my favorite stress-reducing activity, but this simple method of journaling has worked for me. And research has actually established that journaling has all kinds of benefits. Many neurodivergent people experience mental health issues from time to time. However, this way of journaling is a great way to gain clarity and improve our well-being. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a well-researched approach that helps a variety of people. Thought recordings are an essential part of this approach. Through this type of journaling, I have been able to help myself through mentally difficult situations, and it is a tool I will continue to use in the future. If you are new to journaling, you may want to try this method. As it doesn't involve too much writing, it's a good option for dyslexics or anyone with little time to spare.

Calendar:
00:00 – Introduction
00:09 – Benefits of Journaling
01:00 – How I Journal (Thought Recordings)
02:11 – Questioning beliefs
04:25 – Noticing trends

‍️ My name is Arije and I am dyslexic with a Masters in Educational Studies. My goal is to share all my tips for learning, coping, teaching and more on my channel. For dyslexics, educators and parents, I want to make videos that inform you and inspire you to reframe dyslexia.

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Here is some of the literature I consulted to create this video:
Dimitroff, Lynda J. et al. /"Change Your Life Through Journaling – The Benefits of Journaling for Registered Nurses./" Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 7.2 (2017): 90-98.
Satterfield, Jason M. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques to Retrain Your Brain. Grands Cours, 2015.
Satterfield, Jason M. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Everyday Living. Great courses, 2020

Video attributions in the intro:
ModernHealthMonk: /"I journaled every day for 365 days. Here's what I learned./" https://www.youtube.com/watch?vrCgck7K5KOs&t6s
Rich Bracken: /"Health Benefits of Journaling – Rich Bracken – Fox 4/" https://www.youtube.com/watch?vqmZQfCifosU&t5s
Eseo space: /"Jennifer's Brodcast Clips 2018 2/" https://www.youtube.com/watch?vK0bdj8g1KdU&t1s
Sarah Weber: //“Journaling Tips and Tricks – How to Start and Profit from Journaling️/” https://www.youtube.com/watch?vKkJKsvepk_A&t102s

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