If You're New to Journaling, These Therapists' Tips Will Help You Get Started

"Journaling has been seen as a connection to your subconscious mind and will allow you to express yourself freely," Brittany A. Johnson, LMHC, told POPSUGAR. To get started journaling, she recommends writing about the highs and lows of your day "but more importantly, how you managed your emotions during the day." If you feel like you need guidance and want specific topics, Brittany said to use the following prompts to get started: "I deserve . . . ," "I would like . . . ," and "I am good at . . . ."