So glad you posted this because I'm not really sure how to journal myself... and I always feel ridiculous for not knowing since it seems so basic. And it's definitely a coping skill that has been recommended to me several times. I can't get into it though, I feel whiny when I journal and don't find it super cathartic. Plus, I don't have the discipline to continue. I'll start one day and not even think about it again for a month or even a year. But maybe I'm doing it wrong because I know that it can be super helpful. So glad you asked this-- I hope other people have advice.