For us authors here in read.cash, we know what writing means to us. Personally, it’s a comfort zone – I see it as a reflection of my emotional and mental being, and it can be seen on how frequent I write and what my topics are all about. It’s my way of expressing my thoughts and feelings, and an outlet to my never-seen-before stories and poems. For you, I know you also have your own definition of what writing means to you, and no one can question that. It’s different for everyone, it may be your source of income, your passion, your hobby or your habit.
Aside from this, there are certain benefits writing can give us, and I will discuss about them today in this article.
1. It helps to clear your mind.
Some days are not the best days and writing about your fears, doubts, worries, feelings, fantasies or thoughts helps you clear your mind. It doesn’t need to be organized and it’s okay because your mind might not be, too. It might be a little messy but it helps you clear your mind, especially off unwanted thoughts. It does not need any format, just your pen and paper or your computer screen. It will help you to focus and get your stuff done more easily. And having a clearer mind will allow you to make better decisions.
2. It helps to organize ideas.
I’m one of those people who tend to forget things or ideas if I don’t take note of them. Jotting your ideas down can help you organize especially if what you are writing is academically related. I’m able to pick ideas of what I should write first and in what order should my ideas be put into to make a beautiful and consistent flow if I write them down first. It’s important to take note of them for that reason and also to make sure that you don’t forget about your ideas when you finally start writing.
3. It will help you to remember memories.
If you are trying to remember something, like an event that happened or a password, write down what you can only remember because it may trigger other memories tagged with it. Some memories may not be as good as you expect but you will see it differently, you’ll have another perspective of it which is a good thing.
Writing down good and happy memories is also good because once you read them again, it will surely put a smile on you face.
4. Writing helps you plan ahead.
Keeping a journal and writing your goals and dreams not only helps you relieve stress but it also helps you plan ahead your future Writing increases the possibility of achieving them. It helps you visualize what you exactly want. It helps you envision your plans and steps to achieve your goals in life.
A weekly or daily journal also helps you reflect what you’ve done for that day or week. You will be able to realize that you have made a mistake you did not realize you did when you were in that moment.
5. It improves your skills.
Writing is a practice. The more you do it, the more your skills are honed and improved. When we are writing, we actually became more careful in choosing the right words. This makes our writing more effective and concise. It will also help improve our vocabulary because we may learn new words through writing which we can use in verbal communication may it be in formal or informal. It benefits both the professional and personal lives.
6. It’s fulfilling.
It’s always a satisfying feeling knowing you accomplished something. It’s such a proud feeling knowing you produced something you own like a poem, a blog, a novel, or a short story. It’s fulfilling to have something you can call your own, as a product of your imaginative and creative mind. And you know what makes it better? A good feedback.
7. It helps you to be more productive.
Writing is a great mental exercise. It makes you more creative and it activates neurons in the brain and gets it ready for the task you are supposed to do during the day. It helps you be more productive. A to-do-list is useful and it won’t hurt making one.
That’s just some of the benefits we can get by writing may it be through our pens or computer screens. It may be hard sometimes, it may seem like we are running out of ideas, but that’s pretty normal. Everyday is not our day and it’s okay. Even the best fall down sometimes. 😊
Thank you for reading, and continue writing!
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