This one is a fantastic way of freeing up from stress and anxiety. It’s also simple and relatively quick, so what are you waiting for?

A study from 2006 showed that journaling could be just as effective as CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) in reducing the risk of depression in young adults. Another study by Provencher and colleagues found journaling speeds the recovery of people struggling with various psychiatric conditions.

You can do it in a lot of different ways.

Everything from goal setting and tracking to just laying out your feelings on a sheet of paper. Figure out what’s something you need the most at the moment, and start journaling!