Write it Down

I have found that other people have the talent of expressing feelings and ideas in a clear and concise manor. I envy them. All too often there are things that I wish I could say but the words just don't seem quite right. I keep a journal of things I read, things I like, and things that speak to me in some way or another. I feel that it is important to record different things that are an inspiration.

Keeping a journal may sound boring and mundane but I have seen benefits from simply writing down my thoughts. It helps me to remember things and it helps to keep my ideas organized. In the article Writing Down Your Thoughts Can Improve Your Thinking Process, Paul Standish writes: "it is a great way to clear your mind and to put things into perspective. Many people find that it also helps them to reduce stress. They dont have to rely upon their memories alone to help them with the details of an event."

I continue to surrounding myself with work that inspires me and I will continue to write down what I remember. Hopefully by writing thoughts down I will better remember the details and somehow be better for it.

works cited:

Self Improvement Ideas.Paul Standish. 30 June 2009. 28 Jan. 2010.<http://self-improvement-ideas.onici.com/2009/06/writing-down-your-thoughts-can-improve-your-thinking-process/>