have split this workbook into specific parts that I have given a lot of thought. It is probably different than any other journal and may not align with what you have read from motivational speakers or empowerment leaders. I have read the books, listened to the podcasts, followed the social media, and signed up for the programs. I have done all the things for many years within the realm of self-help, healthy living, and personal development. Some may have worked a bit but never for long. My mental health was not stable enough to sustain long term efforts with any of these strategies.What sets this planner apart from others is it was developed for individuals with mental illness, trauma, and chronic illness by someone with those same experiences. Our needs are unique and can not be an after thought.There are four distinct sections to this journal that each serve a purpose in planning your days, weeks, and month. I want you to understand what they are, how to use them, and when to turn to them. Darkness: Before we can move out of the darkness we need to acknowledge it and the shape it takes in our lives. What are the anxieties, the negative self-talk, the dark thoughts that make us feel hopeless. Light: Next up is an examination of what will bring us light. What are those practices that will ward off the darkness? The habits that will slowly but surely bring greater wellness and mental health to you. New Heights: This is the section to dream, to plan, to think beyond the limits of your illness, to challenge the old limiting beliefs that cruel voices made you think were true. We will be setting our sights on new goals and new heights to reach. Grace: It is not going to all go perfectly, your illness will flare up, your anxiety will come creeping in, or depression will drag you down. This is not a time for darkness, but grace. This section will help you craft a strategy to treat ourselves well and respectfully.