As it turns out, however, there is one small trick we can try to alleviate the tremendous load existing inside our domes, and it is incredibly simple in its essence – writing our thoughts down on paper can be a game-changer when dealing with a shrieking brain.
Check out the following information regarding the benefits of putting thoughts on paper from ctrinstitute.com.
“Putting words to paper provides an opportunity to have a relationship with your thoughts and feelings that’s different from simply noticing them within your body and mind. It is a more neutral space that allows for wise discernment.
“When you start writing, your relationship with yourself will deepen. It’s really no surprise that one of the most common times to keep a journal is during adolescence, a time when we are actively trying to sort out who we are and who we would like to become.
“Finally, I would like to summarize some of the benefits of writing. This is not an exhaustive list, but it does contain some observations from my own experiences with writing, as well as those I’ve heard from others. Here are some of the valuable outcomes that may result from taking the time to write:
- Expression of emotions and feelings, especially the difficult ones that we prefer to avoid
- Expression of thoughts and reactions toward yourself and others
- Opportunity to reflect & sort out personal thoughts and feelings
- Finding themes that emerge which point to personal resilience or strengths
- Finding self-compassion or compassion for others
- Assistance with wise decision-making and discernment
“For those of you who are reading this and are perhaps trying to sort out some stressors or deal with difficult people in your life, I hope you are inspired to pick up a pen and paper and start writing!” the web page explains.
The next time you’re feeling big emotions, consider writing them down and see what happens.
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