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Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals 'little ritual' that's gotten her through 'toughest moments': Shares how you can do it too

Updated on: Jan 23, 2025, 18:02:27 IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu called journalling 'game-changing' for her wellbeing. (PC: Instagram)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu called journalling 'game-changing' for her wellbeing. (PC: Instagram)
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared journaling and expressing gratitude helped her sail through difficult time. She shared tips on how to get started.

Journaling is one of the most persued self-care routines. It is all about settling the turbulent emotions by penning them down. Once the thoughts become tangible, processing them becomes easy. Similarly, Samantha Ruth Prabhu also revealed her little ritual to be journaling and expressing gratitude which kept her afloat during difficult times.

This practice may seem simple, but it holds immense power where gratitude becomes a beacon of light, a source of strength to navigate tough moments. Let’s see what all Samantha shared regarding journaling.

Take out time for journaling

Samantha wrote, “I’ve been practicing this little ritual for the past two years, and it’s what’s got me through some of my toughest moments. It’s simple but powerful: taking a moment to appreciate where I’ve been, where I am, and what lies ahead. I know it sounds squishy but it really isn’t and there’s enough data to prove that it helps."

Life may seem like a big race, always falling behind with the need to catch up. But in all that hustle, it's important to keep a tab on your moods and emotions with the help of journaling. Take cues from the actor and get started with this practice.

ALSO READ: From stress relief to personal growth: Science-backed benefits of journaling for mental health

How to start

Starting journaling is simple, especially for those who write. Samantha added, “If writing comes naturally to you, jot down three things you’re grateful for today — they don’t have to be big, just honest.”

Writing down the things you're grateful for makes you feel anchored, no matter what storms are brewing. As Samantha mentioned, even the simplest things matter.

But what to do if writing is not really your style?

Samantha shared an alternative, "But if writing feels hard or forced, that’s okay too. Try saying it in your head or sharing it with someone you trust. Sometimes, just sitting with a quiet ‘thank you’ in your heart is also enough.”

Even sharing a sentiment of gratefulness with yourself can make a difference. Gratitude helps go a long way and as Samantha put it, “This small practice might feel subtle and simple at first, but it has the power to change the way you see everything.”

ALSO READ: 10 things you can do for your mental health every day

 
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Adrija Dey’s proclivity for observation fuels her storytelling instinct. As a lifestyle journalist, she crafts compelling, relatable narratives across diverse touchpoints of the human experience, including wellness, mental health, relationships, interior design, home decor, food, travel, and fashion that gently nudge readers toward living a little better. For her, stories exist in flesh and bones, carried by human vessels and shaped through everyday endeavours. It is the small stories we live and share that make us human. After all, humans and their lores are the most natural and raw repositories of stories, and uncovering them, for her, is akin to peeling an orange under a winter afternoon sun. Always up for a chat, she believes the best stories come from unfiltered yapping, where "too much information" is kind of the point. A graduate of Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, and an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi, Adrija spends her idle hours cocooned with herbal tea and a gripping thriller, scribbling inner monologues she loosely calls poetic pieces, often with her succulents in attendance. On lazier days, she can be found binge-watching, for the nth time, one from her comfort-show holy trinity: The Office (US), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, or Modern Family. Dancing by herself to her peppy playlists, however, is an everyday ritual she swears by religiously.

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