I didn’t always write. In fact, writing was one of the things that I never wanted to do. I decided that it was useless and in my youth I worked out all the ways that I would be successful without having to write anything myself. I had dictation software lined up. I would voice record things that I needed to remember, etc. I thought of myself as a fantastic speaker, and that writing and I just weren’t working out. However, slowly but surely as my education progressed, I began to realize that writing wasn’t all that bad and that my defiance of writing was most likely the result of a strong adolescent rebellion. The truth is– writing is fantastic. Here are three things that I have learned recently about writing:
- It unlocks your mind — hidden ideas, issues, and feelings all come out when you write freely.
- It brings relief — A study cited in this sweet book demonstrates that talking about your problems is as affective as talking about the weather, but writing about them is many more times affective.
- It’s easy! — You just do it and you get better.
Writing is a powerful tool. I’ve waited a long time to take advantage of its benefits. If you haven’t yet, you should start.