The Notebook on My Desk

Last month, my teacher noticed that I was often quiet in class.

Instead of asking me to speak in front of everyone, she gave me a small notebook and told me to write down my feelings whenever they felt too big.

At first, I thought it was a silly idea, so I left the notebook in my bag for a week.

One evening, after a difficult day, I finally opened it and wrote three sentences about being nervous.

Writing those words made my chest feel lighter, as if I had put down a heavy schoolbag.

Since then, I write in the notebook for five minutes every night, and I have started to notice patterns in my mood.

For example, I feel more worried on Sundays because the new week is coming.

Knowing this helps me plan something fun for Sunday afternoons, like calling a friend or taking a walk.

The notebook did not solve all my problems, but it taught me that small daily habits can change how I face stress.