Artwork for podcast The Journaling Guy Podcast
Here's How To Journal Through Those Low-Mood Days
Episode 20 • 16th February 2026 • The Journaling Guy Podcast • The Journaling Guy
00:00:00 00:10:29

Share Episode

Shownotes

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Journaling through those days where your mood is low.

It's mid-February. The novelty of the new year has faded. The weather, here in the UK at least, is still cold, very damp, and impossibly miserable. So, what can we do about that?

Today's episode will help you clear that Mental Fog!

Here's the four-step process that I use and explain fully, in this episode.

1️⃣ - The Brain Dump

Write freely for 5–10 minutes.

2️⃣ - What’s Actually Mine?

Look at what you’ve written and ask "Which of these things are genuinely within my control?" Then Circle them.

3️⃣ - Today’s Emotional Weather

Then Write “Today feels…” Not “I am...”.

4️⃣ - One Gentle Anchor

Finally, write and ask yourself this... “What is one small, kind, stabilising thing I can do today?”

----------------------------------------

Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - hello@thejournalingguy.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.

Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube

More Episodes
20. Here's How To Journal Through Those Low-Mood Days
00:10:29
19. You Don’t Need More Discipline... What You Actually Need Is More Honesty
00:08:07
18. The February Dip — Why this is normal and what can you do about it
00:08:00
17. Recognising Your Wins: Even the Tiny Ones
00:11:31
16. The Guide to Journaling for Beginners; 2026 Edition
00:10:30
15. New Year, Real You: A Gentle, No-Pressure Approach to Starting a Journaling Habit in January
00:10:44
14. Dealing with Grief: Not the start to a New Year that anyone expects or wants!
00:11:41
13. Small Moments, Big Meaning: Noticing the Good During the Holiday Season
00:08:28
12. Journaling Through the December Overwhelm
00:10:15
11. A December Reset: Why This Month Is the Perfect Time to Start Journaling
00:09:16
10. Building Consistency: Making Journaling a Habit That Sticks
00:08:09
9. The Morning Reset: Starting the Day with Intention
00:05:13
8. Overcoming Challenges: Writing Your Way Through the Tough Stuff
00:06:11
7. Daily Prompts: Fuel for the Writing Habit
00:09:09
6. The Blank Page: Why Men Struggle to Journal
00:08:22
5. Goal Setting and Life Audits: Getting Clear Without Getting Overwhelmed
00:06:45
4. Gratitude and Positivity: Training Your Brain to Notice the Good Stuff
00:05:58
3. Mental Health and Stress Management: Writing Your Way to Calm
00:06:33
2. Self-Discovery and Self-Awareness: The Mirror on the Page
00:06:07
1. The Science and Benefits of Journaling: Why Writing Changes Everything
00:09:52
7. Consistency in Journaling
00:10:25
6. What are the Real World Benefits of Journaling?
00:17:55
5. Here are 8 Common Questions about Journaling, answered.
00:13:30
4. What Are The Benefits of Journaling on our Bodies!
00:06:56
3. What Should I Journal About? Plus, Some Amazing Prompts
00:10:30
1. What is Journaling? - The Journaling Guy Podcast
00:07:13
2. Dealing with Mental Health, Stress & Anxiety with Journaling
00:07:28