Hope for a brighter future is something we all desire. It seems fundamental to our human nature to constantly be hoping for or working toward achieving more for ourselves. But what happens when life doesn’t turn out as planned?

Journaling can be a quick, cathartic release of pent up baggage that can drag you down and make you feel stuck. However, there are a few simple things to keep in mind if you do decide to put pen to paper.

You don’t have to struggle or suffer. Let’s start changing your story with these four steps…