I do but not daily. I love it when I do and wonder why I allow the time pass between entries.
It allows me to more clearly understand how I feel. I can see patterns.
Most definitely recommend it as long as there is no self flagellation when it lacks consistency.
Yes, I felt self conscious and fake at first.
It helps me to identify stuck in the first place so I would say "Yes" to that.
Being raised in a family where many feelings were not allowed, writing allows me to get in touch with my feelings in a more meaningful way. I carry a feelings wheel and a picture of myself as a small child, a teenager and a young mom. I try to have compassion and understanding for the past.
The only drawback is the critical voice in my head when I skip time. I don't hear that much anymore but at first my critical parent was a real bitch.
I do but not daily. I love it when I do and wonder why I allow the time pass between entries.
ReplyDeleteIt allows me to more clearly understand how I feel. I can see patterns.
Most definitely recommend it as long as there is no self flagellation when it lacks consistency.
Yes, I felt self conscious and fake at first.
It helps me to identify stuck in the first place so I would say "Yes" to that.
Being raised in a family where many feelings were not allowed, writing allows me to get in touch with my feelings in a more meaningful way. I carry a feelings wheel and a picture of myself as a small child, a teenager and a young mom. I try to have compassion and understanding for the past.
The only drawback is the critical voice in my head when I skip time. I don't hear that much anymore but at first my critical parent was a real bitch.