Expressive Writing for night racing thoughts
Expressive writing for racing thoughts (night plan)
When your mind won’t slow down, don’t fight it. Give it clarity. Here’s a simple 3-steps plan you can do in 60 seconds.
1) Notice where you feel it (chest, stomach, jaw). Name that spot out loud.
2) Write honestly about what’s going on. Let it flow.
3) Add an If-Then: “If this feeling shows up, then I will write and then___ for 60s.”
Examples: deep breathing • relaxing the body • meditate • write• go for a walk outside.
Why this helps (plain English):
– Interoception (noticing body signals) tells the nervous system you’re safe enough to slow down.
– writing ,even if short can unload stress and clear working memory.
– If-Then plans make small actions automatic when you’re stressed, so you don’t freeze.
Try it tonight: pick one small step and set a 60-second timer. Small steps count.
If you want an extra boost, write, 3× with your non-dominant hand: “I choose calm now.”
Your turn: Which small step will you try tonight?
Type one: deep breathing• relax the body • meditate • write • go for a walk outside
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Science angle: interoception + expressive writing + implementation intentions.
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