Keeping a Journal & Diary to ease stress

[kama]

Hi all
Just a couple of little tips for anyone who may be feeling down about the move or upcoming move. ....
1. Journal.....I suggest keeping a Journal, write down all your fears and worries. Just writing them down helps to release some of the tension. After a couple of weeks have a glance back at the things you were worried about and note all of the things that have since been resolved or that didn't turn out as badly as you feared. The point is that eventually you will see how many things we worry about that get resolved without a problem and you may be able to let go and relax a bit more.
2. Diary..... When you are moving or have moved there is so much to keep track of and it can cause stress. keep a diary of everything that needs to be done and choose certain days to complete certain tasks. Don't try to keep it all in your head as you may find yourself going around in circles.
Hope this is of help to some
Kama

[moving2melbourne]

Hi Kama
What a great idea. I have a To Do List but unfortunately I get on here and get nothing done and then the list gets longer

[ali]

My tip if you're writing a diary or journal because you're feeling down is to ensure you write something positive in each entry too - it's all too easy to look back and find it full of negative feelings.

Ali

[Angie*mark]

Hi everyone, thats a really good idea about the journal/diary, i've just been reading some old diary on here which i think is another fab idea- write your thoughts and feelings on here so everyone can have a sneaky peek it will not only help others in the same situation knowing they are not alone it can also benefit you by getting some much needed tlc and advice from others.

Ang

[kama]

Hi Ali

Yes you are right it is also important to write the positive things.
Thanks!
Kama

[chellem]

jo kept a diary of her move and i think it really helped her - i wish i would have written one but i just didnt have the time!!! xx