Every word By Adeline Atlas (SOS: School Of Soul)

Jan 27, 2026

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Journaling Pitfalls: The "Dear Diary" Trap

Journaling is often seen as a sacred practice for self-expression and healing. And while it can be an incredibly powerful tool, it can also become a trap—a way of locking yourself into the very cycles you’re trying to break. Let’s face it: if your "Dear Diary" entries read like a horror story of the same drama, dread, and despair, you’re not journaling your way out—you’re journaling your way in deeper.

When you write about your pain without intention, you risk turning your journal into a magnet for more of the same. Words have energy. They call things into existence. What you focus on, you feed. So if you’re journaling to vent, to relive every argument, or to list every frustration, you’re not just recording your thoughts—you’re giving them life and inviting them to stay.

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