Listen "S3E5 - Write About It, Part 1: An Intro to Journaling"
Episode Synopsis
Write About It, Part 1: Intro to Journaling
Recording Date: February 5, 2024
Keywords: journaling, writing, keeping a journal, stress reduction, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deeley, benefits of writing
Transcript: Download transcript HERE
Episode Summary: Over the next two episodes Gerry shares her writing journey – journaling. Journaling is a tool Gerry has long used as a means of personal expression, stress reduction, and problem solving. She feels journaling has provided her with a sense of clarity and perspective as she has travelled the Parallel paths of caregiving with her mother and friend, and continues to travel with her son Nic. Join us in this episode as Gerry introduces us to the gift of writing, and some tips on getting started. Gerry follows this up next episode with more tips on journaling as we navigate these Parallel Paths together.
Topical Index:
Introduction [00:00]
Holiday Stresses [02:04]
Ruminating on our stressors [06:06]
journaling - a long time habit [06:41]
Caregiving for mom, Nic, and James [07:27]
Writing as an outlet for emotions [09:07]
From journal to memoir [10:26]
Journaling is a story - your story [11:24]
Benefits of journaling [13:16]
Journaling is a safe space [16:52]
More benefits of journaling [17:09]
Closing [23:11]
Resources:
Journaling for Emotional Wellness - Rochester Medical Center
Your journal For Life - the Day One App
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Recording Date: February 5, 2024
Keywords: journaling, writing, keeping a journal, stress reduction, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deeley, benefits of writing
Transcript: Download transcript HERE
Episode Summary: Over the next two episodes Gerry shares her writing journey – journaling. Journaling is a tool Gerry has long used as a means of personal expression, stress reduction, and problem solving. She feels journaling has provided her with a sense of clarity and perspective as she has travelled the Parallel paths of caregiving with her mother and friend, and continues to travel with her son Nic. Join us in this episode as Gerry introduces us to the gift of writing, and some tips on getting started. Gerry follows this up next episode with more tips on journaling as we navigate these Parallel Paths together.
Topical Index:
Introduction [00:00]
Holiday Stresses [02:04]
Ruminating on our stressors [06:06]
journaling - a long time habit [06:41]
Caregiving for mom, Nic, and James [07:27]
Writing as an outlet for emotions [09:07]
From journal to memoir [10:26]
Journaling is a story - your story [11:24]
Benefits of journaling [13:16]
Journaling is a safe space [16:52]
More benefits of journaling [17:09]
Closing [23:11]
Resources:
Journaling for Emotional Wellness - Rochester Medical Center
Your journal For Life - the Day One App
Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co
Please leave feedback in the comments section below. We would love to hear from you. https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/e8799f80-3c2e-4d3a-83df-28c658ea01a0
This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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