October 5, 2022
Undeniably, writing is a powerful tool for expressing hidden emotions and feelings, especially if we find it hard to express ourselves personally, or simply because no one wants to listen to us. On my part, I have no one to talk to in the real world and am hesitant to express my feelings to people in the house where I currently live. It is still important to choose to whom to express our feelings and emotions because not all have the same perceptions and understandings. Some might just think negatively about it. Some might think we are getting insane or just looking for some attention.
So many are into journaling, and jotting down their thoughts in their diaries. I did this long ago, back when I wasn't into blogging yet. It helps me label my thoughts and emotions and alleviate the sadness and pain I was feeling. While reading back my diary, I didn't expect to read heavy feelings and emotions in my writing. Some of them were my frustrations, along with my dreams and goals.
Does Expressing Feelings and Emotions In Writing Beneficial?
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When I was still writing in my journal, I often did it in the park when I felt alone and lonely. When I am frustrated with my day at work, I would update my diary before going to bed. There were times that I got carried away by my emotions and I was writing with tears falling on my face. It wasn't negative, but the effect was rather positive.
After shedding tears and expressing my frustrations and thoughts in writing, I felt relieved thereafter. It even helped me fall asleep right away. By the next day, my feelings were even lighter, and I was ready to start the day again positively. As if nothing happened the previous night.
When I started blogging, it became my diary where I could share my daily life and sometimes express feelings and emotions. However, blogging is way far different than journaling in a diary. In the diary we can express EVERYTHING; our secrets, frustrations, and grudges. We can even screw someone who gives us a bad day. In blogging, yes we are free to express everything, yet, not all readers have the same thoughts, opinions, and perceptions.
Instead of giving encouragement and advice, some would doubt your feelings and emotions, and they would give criticism. Some would think you just want some sympathy. Some would think you just want some attention. But have they ever been in the same shoes? What would they feel if they received doubt and criticism when expressing feelings and emotions? Some would even ignore this post because they are doing it.
Writing down emotions and feelings is undeniably beneficial. It doesn't only help us alleviate our stress and meltdown overwhelming thoughts, but also helps us regain our focus. However, filtering the words we will share online is necessary, because again, we all have different thoughts and opinions, as well as perceptions. Instead of getting what we want, we would sometimes receive criticism from judgmental people.
But some are honest with their comments, and they are those who are worthy to keep. We can tell who is sincere and not, and those giving positive comments, yet sarcastic.
So not all feelings and emotions can be shared online. Learn to distinguish between which emotions to express and which to keep.
Doodling and art are other ways of expressing feelings and emotions, not just blogging. But to avoid criticism, I guess it's better to just write them down in your diary, or talk with someone you can trust.
Expressing feelings and emotions is important, but be aware of the consequences and learn to deal with them, especially online.
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I somehow want to write emotions when I was sad and broken that was 2021, then now 2022 it's feels like I am not into it for maybe I moved on for good, that was because of writing. I seen the magic of it. Now I am more on informative , sometimes it's changes the times we felt the magic hehe.
Writing as part of moving on is best added that there was some rewards.