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  • @rubyblu21
    @rubyblu212 жыл бұрын

    I had an incident where someone read my journal entries out in front of someone close to me and it was such a violating experience that I have not written again for almost 18yrs. I've been itching to write ever since and I just had the realisation while watching this that I can keep it lock in a safe! Im so excited it's actually ridiculous >.

  • @Mariamox

    @Mariamox

    2 жыл бұрын

    So sorry that happened to you and that's great that you want to start again.

  • @rokelle_2012

    @rokelle_2012

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had this happen to me when I was still living at home. I found out that a family member had been reading my private journal and was using what I had written against me and spreading it to everyone they spoke to on the phone. I personally enjoy writing in a notebook, but I can definitely understand why someone would want to type these things out and I honestly wish I had been told sooner that I could just type out my thoughts and I could have easily hid the file on my computer somewhere.

  • @pkmcburroughs

    @pkmcburroughs

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is going WAY back, but my mother used to enjoy finding things I'd written---stories, letters, etc.--and reading them aloud to the family so they could all have a good laugh. Good times, huh? And people wonder why I'm so secretive about everything I do now.

  • @mavvi3303

    @mavvi3303

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pkmcburroughs this brought up a memory of my dad finding a letter I wrote to someone and reading it in front of the whole family cause he found it cute, I remember sitting there feeling mortified and afterwards angrily tearing the letter up and throwing it in a trash bin. I am also a very secretive person now :P

  • @sciadredan5410

    @sciadredan5410

    Жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @daniqsaa
    @daniqsaa2 жыл бұрын

    For anyone who struggles with writing bc you're afraid someone will see, or you'll be judged for it later: the MOMENT you write it out, it might not even apply to you anymore. Maybe you will have changed your mind! Maybe that feeling never comes up again. Maybe you're just over it. So any judgement is pointless, and you get to have the freedom that comes with writing 😇 I hope this helps someone bc it's what allowed me to start journaling ~14 years ago

  • @niocelvn

    @niocelvn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @davestagner

    @davestagner

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think maybe if people ask themselves about their fear that someone else will read their deepest thoughts in a harsh expressive-writing form, they’ll find that it’s not fear that others will read those thoughts, but rather fear that THEY will have to read their own deepest thoughts, that writing them down makes the thoughts more real. What I found doing morning pages is that I have never, ever returned to read them. Not once. What’s important isn’t the record, but rather the act of structuring my thoughts on paper. I’ve seriously considered burning old morning pages journals, and a lot of people do exactly that.

  • @2371274

    @2371274

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try the Rocket Book to write and erase it with water.

  • @darkcreatureinadarkroom1617

    @darkcreatureinadarkroom1617

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davestagner At least in my case, I am 100% sure that my fear is that someone else will read what I wrote and judge me for it, I know because it doesn't just happen to me with expressive writing. Buuut a lot of things have changed since the last time I tried it, so now I want to try again and see what happens with that fear. Also seconding the Rocketbook suggestion 😁

  • @Butterfly_towards_jannah

    @Butterfly_towards_jannah

    2 жыл бұрын

    When i was 10, i was so stressed. My parents left me alone with my bro in my grand parents house who are abusive to us. I wrote my feelings on my diary. Until one day my aunt read it all, and beat the sht out of me cause of that. Said I was ungrateful etc. Thats the last time I ever wrote diary.

  • @rope9568
    @rope95682 жыл бұрын

    In school i wrote a lot about my feeling and I kinda stopped doing that. Now I rediscovered writing in therapy and and helps healing on some way nothing else can. I can be in touch with myself and i can process things instead of spiraling. Thank you for spreading the word ^^

  • @khalilahd.

    @khalilahd.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I couldn’t agree more

  • @directioner2122

    @directioner2122

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikr I did the same thing

  • @cont8155

    @cont8155

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why write when u can just type and vent on the internet

  • @davestagner
    @davestagner2 жыл бұрын

    Related to expressive writing is the idea of “Morning Pages”, as taught in the book “The Artist’s Way”, by Julie Cameron. Basically, morning pages are three pages of longhand writing, first thing in the morning before doing anything else, whatever thoughts pop into your head at the moment. No prompts! Write as fast as you can, do not pause to “think” (that is, make excuses or try to change the subject). It’s intensely confrontational and honest, and will make you cry sometimes, because you’ll ask yourself questions and then you HAVE to answer them, right there. It is the best technique I’ve found for getting at conflicts in my thoughts. (I no longer do it every day because it’s time consuming, about 40 minutes and 700+ words longhand. But I’ll do it for a day or three whenever I can sense an unexamined conflict in my head, so a few times a month.)

  • @StefanyDjuba

    @StefanyDjuba

    2 жыл бұрын

    can you shorten the amount of pages you write so you can spend less time on it and do it everyday?

  • @davestagner

    @davestagner

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@StefanyDjuba You COULD, but I think you’d be shortchanging the process. At this point, I write anywhere from 2-5 pages during a morning pages session, just writing until I feel “done”, but I don’t do it every day - just once or twice a week, really. But if you want to try morning pages, I’d STRONGLY encourage setting aside the time and doing the full three pages every day for a while, until you get a feel for it. And read The Artist’s Way as well. I don’t think it’s necessary to get the benefit of morning pages, but it helps understand where they’re coming from.

  • @davestagner

    @davestagner

    2 жыл бұрын

    And I should add that I did do morning pages every day for months. I don’t do it much now because I do other journaling as well, and I have a morning exercise routine occupying the same key block of time, and exercise is more important right now.

  • @jestkaa

    @jestkaa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@StefanyDjuba I have done this exercise, committing everyday to the full three pages for 12 weeks. I actually found forcing myself to do a full three pages felt very punishing and unhelpful. I would usually cap out somewhere before the three pages and then end up dwelling on negative thought patterns to run out the pages just to get them done. Day after day I ended up reinforcing those ideas and resenting the exercise in general and I have not gone back. Having this type of prompt she is suggesting to break through whatever is sitting idle in my mind and writing for one page or five would have been a much more helpful for me and I intend to practice this way instead. Obviously not everyone has the same experience and three pages might work great for you but I just wanted to share my take as well.

  • @sarahagen756
    @sarahagen7562 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to mention that Google and Notion and other notes apps collect our data. I decided to use an end-to-end encrypted notes app (I chose Joplin, but there are many) so that my data is secure. Nobody knows how they are using our data. Kind of the electronic version of being concerned about a physical journal being sanctioned.

  • @hay_bail1
    @hay_bail12 жыл бұрын

    Keeping a journal helped my high school experience so much. I kept a simple weekly to do list and wrote about my thoughts and what I did every day and I will swear that this helped me feel less anxious, get more things done, accomplish big goals, and helped me develop better attitude towards myself. Could not recommend more. Just buy a cheap, simple journal and use it as you see fit. If it gets too fancy you won’t use it

  • @risika
    @risika2 жыл бұрын

    I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (journaling) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my journaling habit. And to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. Because historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up.

  • @ThatOneLadyOverHere

    @ThatOneLadyOverHere

    2 жыл бұрын

    In middle school once I got in bed I would write in my journal every night even if I didn't have anything to write about or even if they were stupid things. I wasn't trying to get at an issues or anything, just writing to right down something. I grew comfortable with it and eventually started writing more or using it when I really needed to work through things. Just because I had formed a small habit it created something I naturally went to and I wonder if it is why I don't hold any trauma up until I had kids which is when I kind of stopped journaling all together unless I really wanted to record an event or work through something. I know I need to get back into it, but I'm not sure how to restart the habit. But basically, yeah, just something stupid little, and make it a habit. In her last video she talked about not being consistent or having habits, but some things you should and journaling should be like brushing your teeth, but for your brain. It's not a passion, just something you do at least every night on autopilot, ya know?

  • @risika

    @risika

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThatOneLadyOverHere Exactly that! It’s one of those things you only notice its value when it’s absent. I think that noticing its usefulness is the first step and you’ll start when youre ready. In my own journey of trying o take care of myself post bad depression episode - my only regret is how hard I was on myself, for how long it took me to start writing/working out etc. but I did eventually and shaming myself just made it unnecessarily harder.

  • @anetherealpursuit
    @anetherealpursuit2 жыл бұрын

    I was literally "journaling" as this video showed up. I've made this sort of writing a part of my daily practice the last few weeks, beginning my day with an emotional dump on the page, then writing 5 things I'm grateful for and 10 goals for the day (not referring to any plans, just general sense of what I want out of my day). Then in the evening I come back and reflect and dump my emotions again. It's an understatement to say this has been a game changer for my life. I've been novel editing more, exercising/eating/sleeping better and been posting weekly videos after months of procrastination! Highly recommend making this a habit in your life!

  • @sarahd1706

    @sarahd1706

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this, thanks for the ideas😊

  • @youknow8293

    @youknow8293

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is writing so important and how does it make a difference? I really wanna know. Plz tell me!

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd.2 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t agree more with how important writing is. I spend 10 minutes before bed every night writing and wow has it made a difference. Also your editing style is so incredible and unique. I absolutely love it 💜

  • @justabout6979

    @justabout6979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Youre under every video I watch

  • @Hello-rq9yx

    @Hello-rq9yx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justabout6979 same, literally almost every video

  • @vaibhavi.singh.

    @vaibhavi.singh.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Helllo again, Khalilah

  • @youknow8293

    @youknow8293

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is writing so important and how does it make a difference? I really wanna know. Plz tell me!

  • @awarevic
    @awarevic2 жыл бұрын

    I`ve been writing in my notebook for 3 months already. It`s worth trying 100 percent. I started to understand myself much more, and it helps me a lot to deal with anxiety. Just try it. Even if you don`t know what to write - you can start with 2-3 sentences. And then it would be easier. It`s life-changing, seriously

  • @rokelle_2012
    @rokelle_20122 жыл бұрын

    I personally prefer to physically write in a notebook or journal, but I understand why typing is convenient and important as well. It's definitely more environmentally friendly, easier to hide from prying eyes, and you can get really creative with fonts and pages depending on the word processor you are using. I do agree though, everyone should take 5-10 minutes each day to write down or type out their thoughts and feelings. It will drastically help improve your mental health.

  • @sonikakamble9
    @sonikakamble9 Жыл бұрын

    I also draw eyes when I'm doodling in class! Also, I've kept a diary/journal since 2016 and I highly recommend it to everyone. It is never too late for you to start.

  • @abbyhoskins
    @abbyhoskins2 жыл бұрын

    Your editing has gotten so good!!!

  • @elizabethfilips

    @elizabethfilips

    2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOUU ABBY!

  • @JuneStay
    @JuneStay2 жыл бұрын

    I just read this story of the fox and the grapes in class with my student 🍇 I’ve always seen journaling/ writing as beneficial for my mental health. It puts everything into perspective. I like to read back entries from months ago and see how much things have changed. I wish I could type on a laptop 💻 but I don’t have enough storage! But yeah it does terrify me to think someone could find my journal 📓😂 xx

  • @themanylivesofciara738
    @themanylivesofciara7382 жыл бұрын

    Love journaling in the morning, and also I journal if I’m having a hard time going to sleep. And i always free write all my thoughts.

  • @dreamland7078
    @dreamland70782 жыл бұрын

    I have different notebooks for different things, I kinda have an obssession (more accurately OCD) with writing and how to write stuff, so when I'm very busy or in a situation in which I can't write or even record a voice I get very anxious, but at the end of the day when I fully empty my mind, the relief that comes with it and that silence peaceful atmosphere that I find myself in after that is not comparable with anything, Thanks for this great video Dear Elizabeth, I really enjoy watching your videos💙

  • @shruthiswaminathan2907

    @shruthiswaminathan2907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey you can just use a travellers journal with multiple note inserts in it and carry it with you wherever! You can use each insert of a diff purpose. Problem solved!

  • @dreamland7078

    @dreamland7078

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shruthiswaminathan2907 thanka for your suggestions but then I need to get more than one then😅 I feel more comfortable knowing everything is in its seperate place

  • @hannahriddle3770
    @hannahriddle37702 жыл бұрын

    Elizabeth, in a world full of bad takes you give us only the good ones. Really appreciate your videos!

  • @hauntedfairyyy
    @hauntedfairyyy11 ай бұрын

    kinda late to this video lol but it popped up in my recommended just as i started journaling again! it really is so therapeutic. it’s so nice to have a physical memory of how i was feeling, my thoughts, my day, etc. i remember when i journaled five things i was grateful for in the morning every day before school and it made such a difference in my mood. i recently listened to a podcast with dr daniel amen on it (i think) and he talked about doing a mental “treasure hunt” for the good things that happened during the day - i love that and i started making a little treasure hunt map every night in my journal and it’s amazing!! also wanted to add that video / voice memo journaling is so wonderful! sometimes i just cannot write fast enough and i have so much to talk about, so i just talk about it! i like listening / watching them back as well, it’s like meeting up with an old friend. i think those methods work for people who don’t feel like writing but want to get their feelings out. anyways amazing video as always 333

  • @izzybarlowe5162
    @izzybarlowe51622 жыл бұрын

    I've recently discovered your channel, and I just wanted to say you are an AMAZING content creator. I have always wished to read more and dive into more philosophy, and you've been that spark! Thank you so much

  • @DrAyeshaJB
    @DrAyeshaJB2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed 100% with this. I use speech to text and it helps me to dump out all my thoughts and it really does clarify and puts a place for all my thoughts rather than carrying them around in my head for days

  • @zombiiie3155
    @zombiiie31552 жыл бұрын

    I recently discovered your channel and I would just like to say thank you. Your video's have given me so much insight into how my mind works, it's insane! So thank you so much for sharing your ideas, have a nice day :)

  • @lemon9389
    @lemon93892 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the effort you put into the intro!

  • @mouseich9576
    @mouseich9576 Жыл бұрын

    I write in my drawing app, with my pen tablet. It's private and personal and you can lock your file, just like typing. I've forgotten the negativity I felt when writing it, yet it helps me retain the good feelings and events I experienced. Great video!

  • @marthawho7577

    @marthawho7577

    Жыл бұрын

    That sounds interesting. Is it a drawing app you use on your phone? Or is it for a laptop, tablet, desktop?

  • @sleep458

    @sleep458

    Жыл бұрын

    Which app do you use?

  • @naomiscorner2821
    @naomiscorner28212 жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how excited I got when I saw the title. I own so many notebooks to write different things per each one 💖It def helps me to take notes, express my feelings, and plan out ideas.

  • @ruchibhutada7194
    @ruchibhutada71942 жыл бұрын

    In a very short amount of time you have become one of my favourite KZreadrs. I really enjoy everything about your videos, from the animations to the context. I can truly resonate with your perspectives, even if I don't relate to them. And the act that you have been taking a course specifically for KZread intros and it is already reflecting in your videos (and is looking pretty amazing honestly) shows so much of dedication and effort from your side. Lots of love and support, and cannot wait for more content! :)

  • @m.aleisa
    @m.aleisa2 жыл бұрын

    Each video is like a piece of functional art, thank you Elizabeth for inspiring everyone to pursue beauty and expression!

  • @latteARCH
    @latteARCH Жыл бұрын

    This is my first encounter with your channel, but I recently discovered how effective sketching and journaling has been for me in dealing with worries and anxieties. So many thoughts NEED to get out from my brain and grounding them in reality solidifies the thought and I can reference it later. Creating quick pictures and visuals are imperative for my understanding as well! Cool to see someone feel the same way!

  • @unimportantacademic
    @unimportantacademic2 жыл бұрын

    I think the doodling while listening has something to do with our body being on a sort of standby mode. It's something I often experience when I'm deep in thought or writing stories in my head. I usually get a lot more active and start walking around in the house a lot (which mostly consist of getting my water bottle from the kitchen, getting it back again and repeating that cycle 400x). It's also something I notice when I exercise. Normally I really can't listen to podcasts, unless I'm in the gym. Our bodies are meant to move of course. So giving it the 'automatic' task of running or exercising, I can sort of walk away from my movements and focus on my other senses, like my ears.

  • @RichardCInman
    @RichardCInman Жыл бұрын

    Elizabeth on this Christmas Day I want to express to you how grateful I am that you post these videos. I really connect to your message and need it at some level.

  • @ZoeysMusings
    @ZoeysMusings2 жыл бұрын

    The storytelling in the intro 💯I doodle all the time and it definitely calms me and helps me remember things better. Free writing helps me put my worries on paper and see them more objectively than when they are floating in my head like annoying bugs. This was beautifully done, Elizabeth!

  • @noktuernal
    @noktuernal2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! I love spending a few minutes writing each morning to get my thoughts out on paper. I prefer pen and paper, because it feels more tangible, but I understand that typing is quicker. I just love looking back at my handwriting and seeing the pages fill up. :) Also, I was 100% a doodler in class. Eyes were a frequent go-to, as were archer ladies and mermaids haha.

  • @sianwildthings
    @sianwildthings Жыл бұрын

    You are so fantastic! I’ve only just come across your videos and they are so incredibly helpful to me. I hope you never stop making these videos!

  • @SevenUnwokenDreams
    @SevenUnwokenDreams2 жыл бұрын

    I've been an avid journaler since I was 12. My anxiety is pretty bad, I can't say writing helps all that much with my anxiety. But it does help me focus when I do it first thing in the morning, and it helps me settle my mind when I do it again before bed.

  • @KasThinks
    @KasThinks2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely animations, Elizabeth! Also, just love that Christmas tree in your room, in the middle of summer. 🎄 Your content is uniquely helpful, thank you so much for putting it all together in such a supportive & digestible way. 🙂

  • @Lolo-lt2lf
    @Lolo-lt2lf2 жыл бұрын

    Omg Liz! I just started using (and writing with) my non dominant hand a few months ago! AMAAAAZING changes! I was trying to retrain my brain and get it away from gross thinking patterns. It did! My brain just went silent when I focused on using my non dominant hand. I love it!!!

  • @masoudkhademifard5600
    @masoudkhademifard56002 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. I'm not used to this slow rythym of your speaking, but it felt more personal and relaxing to watch it. Thank you for spending your time with us.

  • @FernandaRamirezS
    @FernandaRamirezS2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your useful advise. As someone with chronic anxiety, writing down thoughts and facts is extremely helpful. Regards from Oklahoma, U.S. 🥰

  • @xudacteq2720
    @xudacteq27202 жыл бұрын

    I have watched all your video and I have to say that your editing has improved dramatically. You are becoming better at pacing, making the video visually interesting and making shorter cuts (they suit KZread better). Keep up the great work!

  • @lakervoxx597
    @lakervoxx5972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Elizabeth 😊 I love your channel, the calibre of your videos is outstanding! I have noted that you have such a beautiful and unique glabella, quite unlike any other I have seen before.

  • @khampel9589
    @khampel95892 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna start today and see how writing can erase my anxieties. Nice video... really enjoyed

  • @grannyronna
    @grannyronna11 ай бұрын

    I love your editing here! Thank you for making your videos more interesting to watch! And yeah, writing is indeed a good way to improve your life!

  • @caraid9263
    @caraid9263 Жыл бұрын

    So many self-improvement content out there but I find tres truly unique and actionable/useful! Thank you!!

  • @140197100
    @1401971002 жыл бұрын

    It's 4am atm and I've spent the last 2 hrs watching your videos. For some reason, I feel like I can relate to how your brain works based on the videos you make on ways to improve life things that you've developed because of life things, It is in the causes of those life things I can relate to. I'm pretty sure I have ADHD while also being introverted and outspoken, I think a lot, pretty depressed but unsure cuz dead inside, I'm also unfortunately too sympathetic. Learning new things is comparably slower than most people (could be due to a lack of basic language skills) but I notice I develop competency faster than most people (I think this is because of overthinking, I run examples in my head until it makes sense or until I've physically developed a skill, mentally i.e thinking about how to ride a bike is all the practise i need to ride a bike), I have a thought that. understanding can be broken down into units 1 unit = 1 development, A harder topic just means it requires more development.1 development could be "apples are red", "apple is fruit" " or "Non-Deliverable Forward Contracts means Government controlled currency". The point is, language is insanely complex and anyone who can comprehend that can comprehend theoretical psychics which proves my observation that there aren't rly intelligent people, just people who seem that way because they know that apples are red but you only know of apples and it's not hard to learn that they're red. Anyways youtube person IDK why I felt the need to write this when I should be sleeping, it's 4:44am now uni is at 8 am lmfao. If you're reading this part it means you've read this comment and I hope you have a good day.

  • @Lunadish
    @Lunadish2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the book recommendation🥰. I opened a new blog just for this reason, I figured I needed to learn more about people and improve my active listening (ADHD) and this is a way to increase my curiosity about the world and people.

  • @danesh9130
    @danesh91302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video, Elizabeth.Loved it

  • @AndrewWYT
    @AndrewWYT2 жыл бұрын

    so true, writing this stuff out is a great way to get out what i am feeling rather than trauma dumping on someone that doesnt deserve it lmaoo

  • @tunde37
    @tunde372 жыл бұрын

    I definitely always see your artisitic elements in your videos Great work!

  • @gracehan9208
    @gracehan9208 Жыл бұрын

    Everything that you mentioned in your video is so.... helpful and life saving. Great to see powerful women taking over youtube! We owe our future success to you! Such a nice addition to the youtube world that guys were and have dominated, while girls dominate the makeup sector. Never get tired listening to you, over and over (on the auto loop). Cheers! Keep up with the good work

  • @twan5555
    @twan55552 жыл бұрын

    You are a beautiful person inside and out. Your video came to me JUST when I needed it. Thank you.

  • @leahbrooks5926
    @leahbrooks59262 жыл бұрын

    Such a needed video for me 🥰 loved how soothing and informative it was definitely going to give it a go!x

  • @martinsplichal1581
    @martinsplichal1581 Жыл бұрын

    Some of the best drawings are made while part of the mind is engaged with something else. It has the quality of dreaming while being awake.Thank you for another mood elevating presentation.

  • @KevinYeePharmD
    @KevinYeePharmD2 жыл бұрын

    Love this new editing style Elizabeth!

  • @elizabethfilips

    @elizabethfilips

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank youuu Kevin!

  • @khalilahd.

    @khalilahd.

    2 жыл бұрын

    It truly is incredible

  • @Mr3213215
    @Mr32132152 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is perfect for developing my listening skills. Your speed of speaking is a little bit fast, but vocabulary is awesome. Thanks a lot, have a nice day.

  • @Naomi-ji5si
    @Naomi-ji5si Жыл бұрын

    Okay, wow....I just found your channel. The first video was on being a chaotic passionate person, and now I'm here. Your channel is a gift from the angels hahaha. You get me...you really, really get me. Great Channel!

  • @karinamatos4253
    @karinamatos4253 Жыл бұрын

    I see my life and myself in a different and improved light after listening to you. It is food to my soul.

  • @dorothea4157
    @dorothea4157 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are great - beautifully and creatively done, insightful and encouraging! And your voice is very pleasant to listen to. :)

  • @chrissy96
    @chrissy962 жыл бұрын

    Can we take a moment to appreciate Elizabeth's video editing!

  • @eduardaoliveira4072
    @eduardaoliveira40722 жыл бұрын

    you're my favorite KZreadr!! I absolutely love your content

  • @abbyhoskins
    @abbyhoskins2 жыл бұрын

    You always go above and beyond

  • @NBTJacklyn
    @NBTJacklyn Жыл бұрын

    Love the snow idea

  • @Dwings135
    @Dwings1352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Your content is always so helpful!

  • @elizabethfilips

    @elizabethfilips

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH for the Superthanks Ariel!

  • @stnacld
    @stnacld2 жыл бұрын

    In high school we have to keep journals, and my teacher gently confronted me about the blank pages in mine. He asked if I thought what was going on with me wasn’t important enough to write down. I wasn’t sure then (high school = not happy time). I’ve tried to reboot my journaling but cannot do more than a week or so. I’m going to listen to your video a few more times and see if it come help me to get a practice going. Thank you for the thoughts. In my way, you’ve got one more fellow traveler on the road with you.

  • @god_fricking_dammdit
    @god_fricking_dammdit2 жыл бұрын

    I liked the hand exercise, though it's tough for me because I have had an accident in the past where I broke my right hand & it never got checked out by a Doctor, my family isn't really the most caring so they cared less that I broke my hand & wouldn't drive me to the hospital. However, I really liked this exercise. My left side is dominant, however I grew up treating my right side as my dominant so I had to teach myself to write with my left hand while my right was injured. I cannot write very fast with it, but I've attained enough from mirroring that I can write very neatly at a slow pace. I'm hoping that in the future I can get the surgery I need, that way I can stay organized & improve with both hands! Right now it's kind of a pain to try & write with either. Typing isn't so bad, I guess. I hope you find you're next muse, if you are reading this. Thanks for the exercise! I enjoyed it, however it is barely noticeable which side is dominant so I guess it turned out interesting.

  • @roxannerashida_
    @roxannerashida_2 жыл бұрын

    Been doing this since I was 11 years old and I've always described journaling as "detangling my brain"

  • @ThisIsMyFullName
    @ThisIsMyFullName2 жыл бұрын

    I love how the pacing of your words almost increases as the video goes on lol The intro had really nice articulation that felt soothing to listen to, and the end was: IreallyneedtomakemypointcomeacrossbecauseIhavetoleaverightnowokaybye! I seems like it happens after you read a quote, as you then apply the speed of your reading to the pacing your speech. As for the subject of the video; I've always been too self-conscious to truly feel anxious and when writing anything relating to my thoughts it's superficial. I'm often face to face with my impressions and my reasoning behind my thought patterns. But I can see that if your impressions are too many or you don't take enough time to process your emotional reactions, writing down how you feel will seem therapeutic. I am curious as to what you would do once the feeling comes back again. I mean you can't just endlessly write off your anxiety to alleviate your emotional turmoil so you never feel required to take action? That's procrastination.

  • @shovi2934
    @shovi2934 Жыл бұрын

    thank you!! was helpful

  • @greenjewel8652
    @greenjewel86522 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful for me. Thank you!

  • @juilettek4819
    @juilettek481911 ай бұрын

    Been journaling since 5th grade and it really helped me in teenage years. I struggled with making friends and was dealing with trauma. I could write for hours, journal was my best friend at that point

  • @thissunchild
    @thissunchild2 жыл бұрын

    I love listening to your staccato way of talking☺️

  • @AmartyaJaybhaye
    @AmartyaJaybhaye2 жыл бұрын

    Really love your videos they are so good and helpful

  • @patriciagss2024
    @patriciagss20242 жыл бұрын

    Hi, dear. I'm from Brazil, I am old enough to be your mother but I'm learning a lot with you, that's the magic of the internet. Thank you.

  • @jockastafernandesabbade
    @jockastafernandesabbade2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Elizabeth, I love your videos S2 ! I was wondering if you could make a video about how do you edit your videos, cause they're awesome !!!

  • @7amzawi-Senpai
    @7amzawi-Senpai2 жыл бұрын

    Writing ✍ is very relief 😌 process that is so powerful 🙌

  • @ThatOneLadyOverHere
    @ThatOneLadyOverHere2 жыл бұрын

    Since like middle school I kept a journal and woild write about my day every night, but for some reason 5 years ago I stopped and haven't picked it up again. I need to start again because it really does help process things.

  • @Haiazi115
    @Haiazi1152 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel a few days ago and have enjoyed every video keep it up.

  • @brittanycerra
    @brittanycerra2 жыл бұрын

    Love the animations in this video!

  • @c.k.1958
    @c.k.1958 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! Xx

  • @mahamkhan2247
    @mahamkhan22472 жыл бұрын

    I JUST received a parcel of 4 notebooks (lined and blank) and the second I sat back down I got this notification 😂😂

  • @elizabethfilips

    @elizabethfilips

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's meant to be hahaa

  • @edwardhans8163
    @edwardhans8163 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best methods ❤️

  • @aaditya5132
    @aaditya5132 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks... I loved the research part ❤

  • @sprasad7330
    @sprasad73302 жыл бұрын

    From students like us who is so busy with our studies, this is such an important Vlog . Thanks from India, would share with my classmates

  • @ThatOneLadyOverHere
    @ThatOneLadyOverHere2 жыл бұрын

    Doodling is absolutely something I recognized was helpful to me while in high school and overused it in college! 😁

  • @ashirahelat4749
    @ashirahelat47492 жыл бұрын

    You are a life saver Love your stuff

  • @ZombieDeMierda
    @ZombieDeMierda2 жыл бұрын

    Im gonna try this! When I fell really anxious (7of 10) i try to compose some melody with my bass guitar. I think i can transport the feelings to my hands and to bass guitar.I do that when im sad as well. PD: I love your channel, is like talking with some friend! I can relate with a lot of thigs that you share or say.

  • @coolgica
    @coolgica2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Liz, I've been recently binge-watching your channel, I love your content!! I just wanna to ask you if you could louwer the volume from the background music in the next video. I can only understand clearly what your saying if I watch from my computer, because of my headset I really like you and your content, just sending some tips about the audio

  • @realitymentalhealthrmh
    @realitymentalhealthrmh Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Your advice rocks 😄

  • @victoriageorgopoulou4292
    @victoriageorgopoulou4292 Жыл бұрын

    hahahaha...minute 3: 19 so funny.....actually you got a point there because I would only write in a super relaxed way in places where people are unlikely to be interested in my personal writings or when they cannot understand it (as in writing in Greek...)

  • @tigermiep
    @tigermiep Жыл бұрын

    I love your animations!!

  • @harleyr5247
    @harleyr52472 жыл бұрын

    I feel so unusual because I tried the expressive writing for about a month and it always made me feel so much worse. Maybe because I did it in the morning, but I always ended up in a sour mood and it seemed to ruin my entire day. Maybe one of the other tips will help me better, I'll have to give them a try.

  • @TheGenerations1

    @TheGenerations1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I understand. I think writing can be beneficial but it can depend. For example, when I have been in situations/environments which are just not working well for me, it is sooo hard to gratitutde journal. When I'm kind of in the middle or better, it can be beneficial. Also - there are some things that I feel like if I write about, I am ruminatng in a negative way, but for other things it is helpful.

  • @tnijoo5109
    @tnijoo51092 жыл бұрын

    Such a good video!!! Thank you.

  • @shakeelahmed8902
    @shakeelahmed89022 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for this video.

  • @amitabhkmitra
    @amitabhkmitra2 жыл бұрын

    The animations are lit!

  • @hayleigh7354
    @hayleigh73542 жыл бұрын

    I spend a lot of time putting thoughts into words and sort of explaining them to myself in my head, but when I finally make sense of it I can’t look back at it so the next night I’ll do it again until I’ve basically memorised a script but if I wrote this stuff down it would probably save a lot of my time

  • @dianecarney8635
    @dianecarney86352 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you

  • @PUTLER-KAPUT
    @PUTLER-KAPUT2 жыл бұрын

    When I was a teenager I found a peculiar method to get rid of problems and anxieties in life. Following that method I wrote down all the thing I didn't like about myself and my life (sort of a diary) and then I burnt it out in a bonfire. I would just like to say that whatever method you use to lessen your emotional overwhelming or anything like that, don't rely on them too much. You should also be ready to leave that burden which bother you. This way it will work. I also found interesting writing out negative characteristics about ourselves with the non-dominant hand. However, in this case people who are ambidextrous, are in jeopardy)))

  • @canaldogrifonoia1338
    @canaldogrifonoia13382 жыл бұрын

    Hey girl, greetings from Brazil. Loved your channel. Your struggle to self conscious and self development is unique. See you around!

  • @ivyhung2329
    @ivyhung23292 жыл бұрын

    I love the animation!

  • @fabiogdeus
    @fabiogdeus2 жыл бұрын

    Well, I'm a writer, so somehow I'm always writing... And sometimes even about personal or useless things. About my day to day paranoias and other life issues. And I just do, I do it without thinking so much... Kinda different from when I'm writing fiction, but somehow, my personal conflicts end getting more attention than my other creative writings. Maybe because people can actually relate with my day to day drama, but actually, those things I write just for myself, without worrying so much if others will enjoy it or not. And I just write that sort of things when I happen to be under a certain mood, a mood that I actually don't enjoy so much. But this is my life, this is the way that things work for me. Seting free my inner dilemmas over my books or my songs... Things from my day to day, joys and pains... Or about whatever crosses my patch.

  • @princessleai
    @princessleai Жыл бұрын

    I haven't done this in quite a while. That is also probably why I've been doing audio "writing" where I record my thoughts because when I start to write them down I don't know how to explain myself.

  • @frankiedonofrio5438
    @frankiedonofrio54382 жыл бұрын

    Ok, I'm sold....Subbed