A Simple Way to Understand Your Thoughts and Feelings Writing can help you slow down, process emotions, and better understand yourself. Reading time: 4 minutes Best for: Self-help, patients, families, therapists, teachers, and caregivers Includes: Printable Visual Guide • Types of Journals • Reflection Questions Have You Ever Had So Many Thoughts That You Didn't Know Where to Start? Sometimes our minds feel full. We worry. We replay conversations. We think about the past. We

Pros and Cons of Worrying When Worry Feels Busy, But Leaves Us Tired Worry can be sneaky. It often feels like we are being productive, like our mind is working hard to protect us. But sometimes that “hard work” looks like lying awake at 3 a.m., staring at the ceiling, and replaying the same thoughts over and over again. We tell ourselves we are solving problems, but often, we are only making ourselves more tired. Not All Worry Is Bad A little worry can actually help us . It c