Let your thoughts breathe, one word at a time.
We all have those days when our mind feels like a tangled mess — thoughts spinning in circles, worries piling up, and it’s hard to focus on anything. You might try to push the thoughts away, tell yourself not to think about it, or distract yourself with something else. But somehow they always return, louder than before.
What I’ve learned is: instead of fighting those thoughts, the most powerful thing you can do is to welcome them to the page.
Writing is one of the best ways to calm your mind. There’s something healing about getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper. When you write things down — especially the things that feel too big or messy — you give yourself space to breathe. You take away their power.
This is exactly what I share in the Calm Your Mind Journal. There’s a special page called “Calm Your Mind Through Writing”, and it’s designed to help with those heavy mental spirals. I’ve used this method myself countless times when anxiety was high or when my thoughts felt too much to handle.
Here’s how it works:
You simply start by writing down all your confusing, troubling, or even irrational thoughts inside a circle (in the journal or on any blank page if you don’t have it printed yet). Don’t overthink it. Just write what’s there.
Then, take a deep breath. And look at what you’ve written. Go through each thought gently, without judgment, and ask yourself:
- How realistic is this thought, really?
- Where did this belief come from?
- Is this fear or worry actually true, or just something my mind created in panic?
When you start to question your thoughts like that, you activate the logical part of your brain. The emotional storm quiets down. You gain perspective. You begin to realize that maybe things aren’t as bad as they seemed a moment ago.
This practice doesn’t “fix” everything instantly. But it shifts something. You feel less trapped in your head. You take your power back.
I’ve added this page to the journal because it has truly helped me, and I want you to have this space too. Whether you use the digital version, or prefer the printed journal, the most important thing is to use it. Let it become your safe space.
So the next time your mind is racing and you feel overwhelmed, try this simple step: write it all down. Let the page hold what you no longer want to carry. Then look at your thoughts with a soft, curious heart. You might be surprised how calming it can be.
Your mind deserves peace. And sometimes, all it takes is a pen and a little space.