Expressive Writing is a structured journaling practice focused not on recounting events but on diving headfirst into your deepest thoughts and feelings about emotionally significant experiences. It's not about grammar or coherence—it’s about honesty. The goal isn't to sound good; it's to feel better.
I remember the first time I tried it. I sat in front of a blank page with the vague notion that something profound was supposed to happen. What actually happened was a lot of scribbling, some uncomfortable truths, and—oddly—a sense of lightness I didn’t expect. Here's how you can start.