One of the most common concerns of motherhood is the tendency to feel overwhelmed. Being at home all day with small children, attending to diapers and naptimes and mental meltdowns can make any adult feel at a loss of control. It doesn’t matter what you did before motherhood – ran a company, managed enormous projects, directed teams – but it was probably easier, and the path to success was clear-cut.
Journaling has long been considered a way to get one’s thoughts and goals defined. It can relieve stress, help you analyze your problems from another perspective, and get burdensome feelings off your mind.
If you have never kept a journal, it can be a very rewarding experience. It is fascinating to look back years later and see where you were in your life and to see how many of your goals you have achieved.
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Journals are relatively inexpensive and come in all kinds of styles. Or if you are paper-averse, you could even keep your journal on your computer. A good way to start is to journal each day for 20 minutes. Try it for a week and see if you feel more centered.