Carol Brennan: Journaling for Stress Management and Mental Well-being | Self-Improvement Atlas #57

The simple act of putting pen to paper can offer incredible catharsis, especially for the easily stressed. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by journaling coach Carol Brennan to learn about everything that makes journaling work. Hailing from Scotland, United Kingdom, Carol Brennan specializes in helping female entrepreneurs manage their stress levels with journaling. She owned her first diary at the tender age of seven, and has been doing her own personal writing since, inspiring her current journaling coach endeavor.  In this episode, Carol Brennan elucidates the remarkable effect journaling can have on personal development, as well as stress reduction. She then breaks down journaling types and techniques that have proven effective across various types of individuals—even those who would not consider themselves natural writers. Together, Marie and Carol Brennan discuss journaling prompts and resources that offer support in the journey of journaling. So, if you’re seeking relief from everyday stressors or are looking for some catharsis, tune in to this episode for expert advice! Resources mentioned by Carol Brennan in this episode:International Association for Journal Writing: https://iajw.orgWrite for Life by Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/write-for-life/Visit Carol’s work: https://journalwithcarol.com/ Connect with Carol Brennan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/journal-with-carol/  Produced by the Personal Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ to learn more about LMSL and visit https://personal.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for more information about Personal Science labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkzFBwo4woLyZTf2H7iBPg   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.science.labs/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personal.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeScienceLabsTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@personal.science.labsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-science-labs/  You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-improvement-atlas-the-personal-science-insights/id1648239031 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ABAXFGqBb74eVs6TDLQC6 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c382490e-f526-418e-8a51-d07c7534a621/self-improvement-atlas-the-personal-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-self-improvement-atlas-the-102784432/  Podbean: https://personalscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3401808   Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/self-improvement-atlas-the-per-4911252/episodes/recent