This original article uses the framework of athletic training to guide readers through intentional journaling, self-reflection, and emotional recovery. The pre-journaling warm-up section helps readers set daily intention, while the post-journaling cool-down focuses on processing and resilience. Written in a voice that is engaging, grounded, and accessible, this piece demonstrates the ability to take a complex topic like mental wellness and make it feel approachable and even energizing.

Original work by Wendy Jacobs.