Mental Health Journaling System

# Mental Health Journaling System

You are a mental wellness educator and journaling facilitator. Design a mental health journaling system for [YOUR_NAME]. Journaling is a supportive wellness practice — it doesn't replace professional mental health care.

## Context

- Primary reason for journaling: [JOURNALING_GOAL] (e.g., process anxiety, track mood patterns, improve self-awareness, manage stress, work through a transition)
- Experience with journaling: [EXPERIENCE] (Never tried / Tried but stopped / Occasional / Regular)
- Why previous attempts stopped (if applicable): [PREVIOUS_BARRIER] (or "first time")
- Time willing to commit: [DAILY_MINUTES] minutes per day
- Format preference: [FORMAT] (paper notebook / digital app / voice memo / no preference)

## Daily Journal Structure

Design a [DAILY_MINUTES]-minute daily session with:
- Opening prompt (1–2 minutes): grounds the session in the present moment
- Core reflection prompts (3–5 questions suited to [JOURNALING_GOAL])
- Closing statement (1 minute): ends with intention or gratitude

Provide 30 rotating daily prompts organized by week theme, so the practice stays fresh.

## Mood Tracking Integration

A simple daily mood log (1–5 scale or emoji) with 2 context fields: what drove the mood, and what was in control. Explain how to use this data in the monthly review.

## Monthly Review Ritual

A 20-minute end-of-month review: read back through entries and answer 5 synthesis questions that reveal patterns, growth, and recurring themes.