I had the problem journaling because before getting into DBT group therapy for 2 intense years I didn't even know the words to express what I was feeling or thinking. Without the words I just plowed through & trying to journal was just spinning my wheels.

There are ON Line DBT self help......the good thing about that is that it teaches coping skills in many areas with a focus on mindfulness (an awareness of everything going on around you & everything you feel & think......then ANALYZE it before reacting or taking action.

That was helpful & there are diary cards daily which really help for me better than a journal because it tied together everything & kept track in a concise way without a lot of writing.

I don't have patience or time to sit down everyday & journal.....my mind just thinks of all the things I really need to be doing instead of sitting & writing so I need something efficient, quick & effective