According to a study referred to in the August/September 2007 issue of Scientific American Mind, picking up a pen is a cure-all for many troubles. Specifically, positive effects are achieved only when people deal with a negative situation – something that has been bothering them and that they have not been willing to discuss with anyone. On the other hand, people writing about good memories can have the opposite effect, creating a psychological distance from their initial satisfaction.
How do you make the most of your writing session? Focus on three questions:
- What happened?
- How did I feel about that?
- Why did I feel that way?
Spend at least fifteen minutes. Let the words flow and delve into your deepest feelings. Don’t worry about spelling, grammar, complete sentences, etc.
As of writing, you can only see a snippet of the article but in case you want to check them out, here is a link to Scientific American Mind:
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