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Omg I hate journaling too, I hate reflecting on my own emotions. When I have to I write long hand in one of those bound notebooks I bought in a bookstore πŸ˜‚ No lie. Though I’m very much drawn to the idea of impermanence, so much paper accumulates in my house, I could write on it and then throw it away. I also have a shredder πŸ€”

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Jun 24Liked by Lani Diane Rich

I'm with MacKenzie on this one. I detest journaling. I've given it a genuine effort several times, in and outside of therapy. I'll acknowledge that it helps, but I fucking hate itπŸ˜†

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I very much hate it, too. But it's SO helpful. :)

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Jun 24Liked by Lani Diane Rich

Back when I was in therapy/PSR,(PsychoSocialRehabilitation-learning to play well in the sandbox,[all the social rules I never learned as a child]), I had to journal, every week. I hated it. Still hate it; but I’ll do it for you,(and I suppose, me.

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You can make journaling impermanent. You can write it on paper and burn that paper in a fireplace or fire pit. I find that helps with how much I hate it. :)

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My favorite way to journal is either through a journal app like Goodnotes, or blindfold journaling on my computer. For deep feels, usually blindfold journaling is most helpful.

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