as this study shows<\/a>. Writing about things that you have kept private or secret is especially powerful.<\/p>\nMy guess is that holding secrets is toxic and writing\u00a0a way to\u00a0spring clean the soul and psyche.\u00a0Shame is like\u00a0mold – it might be toxic and cause an allergic reaction.\u00a0Writing is the cheap way to scrub.<\/p>\n
I feel\u00a0good after I exercise or deep clean but I rarely wake up in the mood to do either. So think of writing not as a hobby, passion or craft (though it may be one of all of things to you) but as an investment in your\u00a0health.<\/p>\n
Writing heavy lets you live lighter because you carry around less.\u00a0You don’t have to figure anything out or fix anything. You can keep your words private or share them with a loved one or here.\u00a0Just putting thoughts and feelings on paper is healthy.<\/p>\n
All you have to allow yourself is ten to twenty minutes.<\/p>\n
Today’s Topic is: Uncovering.<\/strong><\/p>\nHappy Writing!<\/p>\n
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