This is a guest post by Sierra Delarosa. Sierra is a freelance writer, musician and content writer for Global English Editing.
11 Science-Backed Ways Writing Improves Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
For many of us, writing is a practical tool. We use it to communicate our thoughts, ideas, and experiences with other people, usually through email and social media. However, considerable scientific research is showing that writing has exciting health and wellness benefits too.
When you write you let go of pent up stress and sorrow, which is a positive way to release these emotions.
When you write expressively and honestly about your experiences and how you feel, you can also notice patterns of how certain emotional conflicts arise, giving you insight into the source and nature of your malfunctions.
Among the many benefits of writing, you become a better communicator, your immune system is boosted, blood pressure is reduced, and lung function improves. What’s more, expressive writing has been found to help deal with traumatic and upsetting experiences.
In the infographic below, Global English Editing outlines 11 science-backed ways writing improves your mind, body, and spirit.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica said:
Good to know Nicholas, shall keep at it! Perhaps we should all write a little every day!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Amen to that 😀
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica said:
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AuthorIrisChacon said:
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From Sierra Delarosa and Nicholas Rossis: Good news! Writing is actually GOOD for you! Yay! Thanks, Sierra and Nicholas.
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gibsonauthor said:
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Writing is good for you:
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Don Massenzio said:
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Here’s a great post and infographic on how writing improves you r mind, body and spirit from Nicholas Rossis’ blog
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rijanjks said:
LOVE this, Nicholas!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Jan 🙂
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Audrey Driscoll said:
I noted that the focus of this was writing about personal traumatic experiences, a kind of memoir or journal therapy. It would be interesting to see studies on the effects of writing fiction. I’m sure it has benefits as well, being a creative activity.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Good point. I hope someone does research that as well 🙂
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giuliannaIBO said:
Thank you for sharing this very interesting information. This post is amazing! =)
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Giulianna 🙂
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Karen Viramontes said:
I agree with this.
I’ve actually noticed those changes in me.☺😊❤ Thanks for the post.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Karen 🙂
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The Owl Lady said:
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The Owl Lady said:
This is really cool! I try to put aside at least 2 hours to write daily, then spend my weekends writing more. @v@ ❤
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s wonderful, Viv 😀
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Michelle Morrison said:
Thanks for passing that along. I wonder if loving to read might have the same benefits. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’m glad you asked: http://wp.me/p6TDSX-1Pp 🙂
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Michelle Morrison said:
I had a hunch that was probably the case. 🙂 Thanks for passing that along.
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marymichaelschmidt said:
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Skilbey said:
My medicine of choice so this is lovely to read. Many thanks!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you – and welcome 😀
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Melissa Lian Wile said:
It’s so true. Any expression of self and our emotions allows the opportunity to process those emotions and let them go especially if they are negative ones.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
My feelings exactly. Thank you for the great comment and welcome 🙂
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lina1971 said:
Nicely written. Very informative.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks 🙂
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