Jot your thoughts

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October 27: Jot Your Thoughts One way to deal with negative thoughts and feelings through uncertain situations is to identify positive lessons and outcomes, no matter how small. Looking for silver linings can make challenging times more bearable. Try journaling to explore uncomfortable feelings and find bright spots amid uncertainty.   Use Journal Prompts to Reflect Use the journal prompts below to reflect on this past year and the COVID-19 pandemic. If journaling is “not your thing” just take a few minutes to simply think about one or two of the prompts. Allowing yourself time to ruminate, even without writing it down, can be beneficial for your overall mental health. What is one new thing that has come out of this that I want to keep in my life even after this is all over? How has this forced me to develop new healthy habits? What silver linings, even if very small, have presented themselves because of this? What goals and dreams has this motivated me to prioritize? How has this taught me to be more careful with my resources, whether they are physical, emotional, energetic, or financial?   Finding Gratitude in Even Dark Times / Journaling for Mental Health / COVID-19 Journal Prompts