Benefits of Writing
Just like every other art form, whether playing music, creating a painting or sculpture or performing a theatrical work, writing can be extremely rewarding to the person doing the writing. Writing something which communicates your feelings or thoughts and of which the writer is proud can be just as rewarding as creating a beautiful physical object such as a painting. When a writer creates something they can also share it with other people and in a way, share themselves. No matter whether you write poems, articles, or fictional stories, there are many benefits to the activity of writing. Read on for a few of the benefits of writing.
1. Independent thinking. Writing is an activity which requires you to think. You have to come up with a topic, consider what angle to approach this topic from, think about the exact wording to use and how best to convey your message through this piece of writing. Writing hones your powers of observation as well as being a great mental exercise over all.
2. Self-Expression. If you have something which you need to get out there, putting it onto the page is a good way to lift that issue off of your shoulders. In fact, sometimes it is far easier to say something in writing than verbally - this is especially true when the subject may cause awkwardness or embarrassment. Expressing these feelings in writing lowers the potential for this kind of social discomfort which can result from having those difficult discussions face to face.
3. Writing is a great confidence builder. One of the biggest benefits of writing is that it can increase self confidence and self esteem in the writer. Writing tends to be an activity engaged in by oneself - but can be helpful in boosting confidence by allowing the writer to create something worthwhile which they can point to with a sense of accomplishment. As a writer progresses, they learn that they can indeed express themselves and be understood by others. Children who have problems with self confidence especially can benefit from writing.
4. Building speaking and reading skills. Writing can help build not only writing skills, it trains you to become a more careful and thoughtful reader and also improves speaking skills. A person with good writing skills is likely to also have sharp speaking skills. Not only this, but a good writer can even help others to “find their voice”, as it were through their writing.
5. Health benefits. Believe it or no, writing even has health benefits. Writing is something which can be a coping strategy for the writer, allowing them to deal with stress. Fiction writers especially are able to put their own experiences on the page and work through them in this way. Writing can also be a good way to present and preserve memories.
No matter what you choose to write, once you have begun to produce work you will feel a sense of accomplishment at having been able to communicate a bit of yourself to the world - and that’s something to feel good about.
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