Medically accurate illustration of the vagus nerve. Source: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Shutterstock This Psychology Today blog post is phase four of a nine-part series called "The Vagus Nerve Survival Guide.

First things first: Journaling is only for you if you want it to be. If you’re not a pen-and-paper person, no shame—but if you are interested, we’ll extol the ways the practice can support you. “The ...

You might be amazed to discover that a simple journal ranks among your most effective wellness tools. Commonly dismissed as just a hobby, journaling harbors substantial, scientifically-supported ...

We know that writing with pen and paper is good for your brain. But it’s also good for your heart and soul. Researchers have found that people who practice expressive writing — that is, writing to ...

When I was eight, my sister bought me a notebook I’d been asking for on the condition that I write a diary entry in it every day. At first, the ideal of cool teenagers writing in pink diaries with ...

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people suffered extreme stress. People couldn’t work and faced financial anxiety, they felt lonely and isolated, they worried about catching a ...

GRAND FORKS - Sitting up at 3 a.m. with various thoughts circling through her mind, Kathleen Coudle-King turns to her journal - a teal, leather journal with the words "Write Your Own Script" printed ...

Some people swear by the benefits of journaling and guided visualizations. While these two techniques for learning more about ourselves may seem quite different, studies back the effectiveness of both ...