A nutritionally balanced diet may not be the only way to
maintain good health these days. Our mental and emotional well-being is just as
critical to functioning at an optimal level as clean eating and exercise. Scientific
research suggests that the power of writing allows you to use both the left
and rights sides of your brain equally, which removes mental blocks. The benefits
of this process include:
- Reducing stress levels
- Better conflict resolution skills
- Enhanced problem-solving
- Increased self-confidence
- Amplified clarity and awareness
The “Write” Way to Heal
There is a saying that words have the power to hurt, but conversely,
they also have the power to heal. Studies show that expressing your thoughts
and feelings in writing, especially after a traumatic event, may actually speed
the healing of physical wounds. This finding supports what researchers have
hypothesized all along, and that is the undeniable connection between the mind
and body. Writing produces a calming effect that quiets a busy mind and relaxes
the body, which inevitably creates the ideal setting for the healing process to
effectively ensue.
Let the Journaling Begin
Keeping a daily
journal allows your mind to release all of the pent-up thoughts and ideas
that may not get properly channeled otherwise. Additionally, it is an effective
way to help you reach your personal goals. The beauty of journaling is that it
provides a permanent record of where you currently are in your life versus
where you wish to go. If you are striving to accomplish certain aspirations,
charting your progress will provide solid proof of where you stand, and also
keep you motivated along the way.
Thoughts are sometimes so fleeting that they can quickly be dismissed,
or even forgotten. Life tends to move at such a frenetic pace that it becomes
almost involuntary to focus on the big picture while missing the little nuggets
of inspiration that make life so meaningful. However, when you commit to
writing daily, all the cloudiness is lifted and what remains is your life in
crystal clear focus.
