As the school year ends, let me just mention that one of the most popular aspects of our new NYU stress in the music business class is journaling.

Without exception students looking to reduce anxiety, avoid depression and insulate themselves from unnecessary stress have joyfully embraced this technique.

They say it helps them focus on problems, be more objective about possible solutions and actually take pleasure in seeing progress.

It requires regularly talking to your digital device and inputting thoughts – there are no rules.

My students share their journals with me privately over 14 weeks and I can attest to the fact that they are open, honest and authentic in describing their life’s challenges.

At the conclusion of the semester many said they plan to continue journaling – imagine, something therapeutic that feels rewarding.

The world is complicated; we are bombarded with challenges; sometime it feels like we lose our grip on them.

If you’ve ever considered journaling, it provides valuable insight into how you view your daily challenges and how you’re making more progress than you might think.