Healing4 min read
The Year I Chose to Stay
There's a kind of courage that doesn't look like courage at all. It looks like staying in bed a little longer, then getting up anyway. It looks like choosing — quietly, stubbornly — to remain.
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JournalingMay 1, 2026
How to Journal When You Don't Know What to Write
Stuck staring at a blank page? A psychiatric nurse practitioner explains why journaling feels hard — and 12 prompts to get unstuck today.
Margaret Ngumi
PMHNP-BC — board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner
Mental Health6 min read
Why Journaling Works: The Science Behind Putting Pen to Paper
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I often recommend journaling to my patients. But it's not just a feel-good suggestion — there's real science behind why writing down your thoughts can change your brain.
Grief5 min read
Grief Is Not a Straight Line
We're taught that grief happens in stages, like a tidy roadmap you can follow to the finish line. But anyone who has actually grieved knows the truth: grief is circular, messy, and deeply personal.
Daily Practice4 min read
5 Morning Prompts That Actually Change How Your Day Feels
The first ten minutes of your morning set the emotional tone for everything that follows. Here are five prompts we use in the Just Write journal that can shift your mindset before you even check your phone.
Self-Love5 min read
The Difference Between Self-Love and Self-Indulgence
Self-love is not about bubble baths and shopping sprees. Real self-love is much quieter, much harder, and much more transformative than the social media version.
Heartbreak5 min read
How to Write Through Heartbreak Without Toxic Positivity
Heartbreak is one of the most universal human experiences, yet we're so bad at letting people actually feel it. Here's how to use your journal to process heartbreak honestly.
Healing8 min read
Journal Prompts for Burnout: For Nurses, Teachers, and Anyone Running on Empty
12 journal prompts for burnout, written by a psychiatric nurse practitioner. For nurses, teachers, and anyone running on empty. Start with one.
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