Writing and drawing can be helpful ways of processing how you are feeling and why you are feeling like that. Journaling can help you to cope with difficult feelings by helping your reflect on what is causing these feelings, and then think about solutions. This can make you feel calmer, more in control and more positive about the future. It is also good to record your thoughts and goals to look back on.

• You can get ideas on how to journal here, or use this template.

 

• Wellington Mental Health and Wellness Trust have put together a journal  that you can fill out, colour in and then keep to document what life has been like for you during this time. Click the picture below to download and print it.

 

 

• Bow-Wowza have put together a positive daily journal page you can print off and fill in.

• Keeping Gratitude Journals, or writing lists of what we are thankful for is great for our wellbeing, and can help us to feel more positive. The Bow-Wowza website has a Gratitude Tree you can make, and a Thank You letter template you can send to express gratitude to others.