Welcome to the Anxiety Slayer series. Our mission is to assist you with creating more peace and tranquility in your life

through anxiety release exercises and supportive tools created to slay your anxiety.

During our last Slayer session, Ananga and I talked about some supportive exercises you can use when you are feeling sad. Journaling is a wonderful form of self-care,

and whether you are recording your stream of consciousness

or an internal dialogue,

getting your words on the page is quite powerful.

Here is a journaling exercise to help you through difficult times.

All you need is some time alone, pen and paper, and the willingness to heal your heart.

If you like, you can begin your session with a ritual, prayer, or affirmation.

You might say something like, All as well, I am safe.

I deserve to free my mind from sadness.

Or something like journaling will help me heal my heart.

Begin by asking yourself, how do I feel?

Then write your answer on the page.

Let your thoughts and emotions fly without judgment.

Through journaling your feelings on the page,

you can finally let go of some of the emotional pain

and sadness you're holding on to.

Your tears may even fall on the paper.

Your penmanship may be erratic. None of this is of any concern.

Just show up. Answer the question and you will begin to free your mind and heal the hurt.

When you have finished your response to how do I feel,

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