Keep a Work Journal

If you’re like me and have a stressful job, it’s crucial to take time to reflect on your emotions and check in with yourself. Stress can pile up quickly, and without regular reflection, it’s easy to lose touch with how you’re feeling.

My friend Aamir wrote a blog recently that resonated with me: Our emotions are partners, not problems. They’re trying to tell us something. Maybe you’re avoiding a hard conversation. Maybe your anxious about a certain email. Whatever the case, your emotions are partners, not problems.

Journaling has become my way of having a conversation with those emotions. It’s where I listen, reflect, and unpack what I’m feeling. It doesn’t have to be perfect or even consistent every day—it’s just a space to check in.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, try starting a work journal. It could be the small change that makes a big difference.