Dear dumb diary...is this my gut or my anxiety?
When people suggest you listen to your gut, it can be difficult; especially if you struggle with anxiety. What has helped Maryellen the most recently is journaling, something she’s gotten back in to and speaks about today.
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Maryellen has had to make some big decisions lately, and a friend asked her how she was making them. That made her stop and question just how exactly she was making these decisions, and if she was listening to herself as much as she was to everyone around her. When people suggest you listen to your gut, it can be difficult; especially if you struggle with anxiety. What was helping Maryellen the most was actually journaling, something she’s gotten back in to recently, and speaks about today. She discusses: How we make decisions The ways we can journal in non-productive ways Her history with journaling Journaling as a tool to understand yourself and organize your thoughts Different types of journals Tips to avoid spiraling when journaling How we operate on autopilot Understanding what is a gut instinct vs. what is anxiety Processing events and making decisions If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
First published
10/24/2022
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19 minutes
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OKAY-ISH
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