By keeping a journal, I can reflect on the highs and lows of my day and what I could have done better. I am able to clear my mind every day, which allows me to center my thoughts. Now that I'm doing counseling sessions and my mom is very aware of the anxiety I feel when I bottle everything up inside, she has a tendency to ask me "How was your day?" I proceed to be open and honest so as not to fall through the cracks of depression. Research suggests that creative therapy and artistic expression are a great process for healing emotional behaviors. Stuckey and Nobel (2010) discuss topics on psychological and physiological commitments that can reduce anxiety, negative emotions, and other psychological states that impact individuals. Engaging in music, expressive writing, creative expression, and visual art therapy supported positive health and well-being outcomes. The way I felt when I turned it off can't be compared to anyone. Currently I like to publish everything I feel on paper, which allows me to express myself in multiple ways. Ultimately, improving my communication skills and lowering my anxiety level is the ultimate goal I'm trying to achieve. Hubbs and Brand (2005) state that journaling allows the writer to gain the ability to connect internal processes with their external realities. The journaling process allows me to be open and aware of my actions and perceptions about life. I have a lot to do