“Expressive writing is helpful in many situations. Although difficult and upsetting, writing about the thoughts and emotions associated with traumatic life events, has been shown to increase our sense of personal growth and self-acceptance and decrease feelings of distress. Writing about a traumatic experience, and developing a greater insight into the event, can also increase our sense of personal resilience, meaning that we feel more optimistic and have greater control of the event and our emotions.” EmotionTraumaResilienceOptimisticControlDistressGrowAcceptExpressThough Book:Strong Minds: How to Unlock the Power of Elite Sports Psychology to Accomplish Anything Source: Strong Minds: How to Unlock the Power of Elite Sports Psychology to Accomplish Anything
“Journaling, a tool to help us express, rather than suppress, our thoughts, feelings, and insights. Journaling has been shown to lower distress and depression, enhance psychological well-being, and improve physical health. This is especially true when we try to make sense of a situation and deal with it constructively as we write about it.” DepressionThoughtMake SenseFeelingDistressJournalWriteExpressSuppress Book:Strong Minds: How to Unlock the Power of Elite Sports Psychology to Accomplish Anything Source: Strong Minds: How to Unlock the Power of Elite Sports Psychology to Accomplish Anything