📓 How to Keep a “Feelings Log” That Actually Helps
– Track your emotions without judgment or overwhelm – You’ve probably heard that journaling helps. But what if you sit down and… don’t know what to write? Or you end up ranting for pages, then closing the notebook with more confusion than clarity? Enter: the Feelings Log — a lightweight, powerful tool for building emotional self-awareness, without the emotional hangover. Let’s make one that actually helps . 🧠 What Is a Feelings Log? It’s a simple, structured way to track what you feel, when you feel it, and what might be behind it — no overthinking, no 3-page essays required. You don’t need to be a “writer.” You just need curiosity. The goal: notice patterns → understand yourself → make better choices. 🛠️ The Core Components of a Helpful Feelings Log Each entry can be as short as 3–5 lines. Include: Date / Time 🕐 Helps you notice when certain emotions spike (e.g., Sunday nights? After certain meetings?) Emotion Word(s) 😔 Name it clearly: anxious, grateful, n...