Non-Traditional (and Kinda Weird) Journaling Questions to Reduce Your Anxiety

Let’s go ahead and say the quiet part out loud: sometimes you need a bit of structure to really get your journaling session going. If you’ve been looking for journal prompts for anxiety (that are available to download as a pdf!) you’re in the right place.

Is journaling good for anxiety?

It’s ironic because I normally tell anxious folks to stay far away from WebMD, but even they acknowledge that journaling is linked to a decrease in anxiety mental distress.

And the folks over at Harvard Health agree too! Journaling about your anxieties and worries can help you feel less distracted by those thoughts. And once you’re less distracted, you’re able to redirect your attention to things that actively help you feel better.

What do you actually need to start journaling?

It depends on your preferences and what’s accessible to you!

Some folks enjoy handwriting their thoughts with their favorite style of pen in a dedicated journal. Other folks prefer typing on a laptop or directly into their phone.

I also like to remind folks that using voice-to-text is a great option too!

Give yourself permission to experiment so that you can find a way of journaling that works best for you.

What’s the best way to journal to improve your anxiety?

Some people feel comfortable getting out a blank sheet of paper (or opening up a blank Note on their phone) and writing for a 15 minute stretch.

But if you’re anything like me, you might prefer to have some structure to your journaling practice. This can be especially helpful if you’re newer to writing about your feelings and are worried you might do it wrong (spoiler alert: you can’t do it wrong!).

You could always Google “how to journal about my anxiety,” or you could download this free PDF I made with journaling questions meant to bring your anxiety down.

Introducing: Non-Traditional (and Kinda Weird) Journaling Questions to Help Reduce Anxiety

These are a sampling of the exact questions I’ve asked countless therapy clients. Because in order to understand your anxiety differently, someone needs to ask you questions you’ve never been asked before.

This free PDF will take you through the exact reason I ask each question, so you can start to wrap your head around your own anxiety in a new way.

Hey there! I’m Halle, an anxiety therapist based in Longmont, Colorado.

Many of my clients are either have an active journaling practice, or develop one during our work together.

I hope these free journaling questions help you learn a bit more about your anxiety!