Lyn Alderson wrote a “vision” in her daily journal, a blueprint for the life she wanted in five years’ time. Within months she had met the man she later went on to marry.
Such is the creative power of expressive writing.
Writing a journal can change your life, and it can also improve your health – that’s a scientific fact.
In The Write Therapy: How Keeping a Journal Can Make You Happier, Healthier and More Productive Lyn Alderson introduces journal writing as a force for healing.
Positive effects of private journal writing include:
Enhanced immune function
Improved mood (fewer symptoms of depression)
Increased happiness and emotional well-being
Better academic performance
Better working memory-the ability to carry out complex tasks (which makes us more productive)
Improved social relationships
Improvements for a range of chronic health conditions, including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, AIDS, cancer and Lupus
And in further studies:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder victims had fewer flashbacks and nightmares
Suicidal students had improved moods
People visited the GP and hospital less
Sporting performance improved
Women with body image disorders improved their perceptions of themselves
Liver patients had better blood test results for liver enzyme levels
High blood pressure patients had lower readings
Read this guide today and discover the power of expressive writing. Aim for a happier, healthier and more productive future- the Write way.
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