1. Dedicated Time and Space: Find a time and place conducive to reflection. Create a quiet, comfortable space where you can focus without distractions.
2. Honesty and Authenticity: Be genuine in your writing. Embrace your true thoughts and emotions, even if they feel uncomfortable or challenging. Use “I” statements to express your feelings and thoughts.
3. Consistency Matters: Try to write regularly, even if it’s just a few sentences. Consistency helps in making journaling a habit. Don’t worry about grammar or structure; it’s a personal exercise.
4. Openness to Change: Allow your thoughts and feelings to evolve. Use your journal as a tool to observe personal growth and shifts in perspective.
5. Experiment with Styles: Don’t be afraid to mix up your journaling styles. Some days might include more writing, while others could focus on drawings, lists, or mind maps.
6. Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself in your writing. Avoid self-judgment or criticism. Treat your journal as a supportive space for self-exploration.
7. Reflection and Review: Occasionally revisit past entries to reflect on your journey. It can provide insights into your progress, patterns, and emotional development.
8. Unfiltered Expression: Your journal is for your eyes only (unless you choose otherwise). Feel free to express yourself fully without worrying about judgment.
9. Celebrate Achievements: Use your journal to celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small. Recognizing progress boosts motivation.

Remember to Breathe Deeply to supply oxygen to your brain when you begin to feel anxiety and stress. This will help you to feel calm while journaling. 

If you feel triggered during the process,

1. Call/Text 988 if you begin experiencing suicidal ideations.
2. Pause and Breathe: Take a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and ground yourself in the present moment. Allow yourself to acknowledge the emotions you’re experiencing without judgment.
3. Take a Break: If the trigger feels overwhelming, taking a break from journaling is okay. Step away, engage in a calming activity, or practice self-care to soothe your emotions.
4. Self-Compassion: Practice self-compassion and self-kindness. Be gentle with yourself and acknowledge that it’s okay to feel triggered. Validate your emotions without criticizing yourself for experiencing them.
5. Identify Triggers: Try to identify what specifically triggered you. Understanding the trigger can help you address it more effectively in the future or decide whether to approach it in your journaling practice.
6. Seek Support: If you’re struggling to cope with the trigger, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional for support and guidance.
7. Return Mindfully: When you feel ready, return to your journaling practice mindfully. Consider writing about the trigger and how it made you feel, and explore ways to manage similar triggers in the future.

1. Add the myimo.app web page to the Home Screen on your mobile phone for easy access, or bookmark the web page.
2. Choose a time to journal each day. Whichever time works best for you.
3. Choose the journal reflection that speaks most to you based on how you’re feeling at that time.
4. Give GUT responses and keep them responses short and straight to the point. Aim at completing each response in less than 1 minute. 
5. Always take the time to reflect for additional thoughts, questions you want to ask yourself, or better ways to improve yourself.
6. Record important events of the day to identify emotional triggers and track your progress on your journey.
7. Use your journal entry to help you communicate thoughts and feelings that are difficult.

1. Email yourself your reflections when you’re done.
2. Log in to your email.
3. Create a new folder/label, called “myimo.”
4. Create a “rule” to filter all emails that contain “myimo” in the subject line. You may also want to add additional rules, such as skip the inbox, mark as read, apply the label/move to folder, etc.
5. Save the rule.