Have you ever had the urge to be a writer, maybe as a career, or perhaps just for fun?
Do you think you couldn't be a blogger because you don't know how to write well?
Does your self-talk tell you that you're not creative enough, lack imagination, or don't have the tools or time?
It's true that it's a good thing if you know how to use grammar and punctuation, and spell correctly. But, if less than perfect skills are why you don't try, think again!
Here are 5 reasons why you should write:
- find your 'true self' - what makes you laugh, cry, rejoice and love
- release old ideas and gather new ones - purge your self-defeating beliefs
- learn about other people and explore topics that interest you
- keep your cognitive powers working at any age
- promote self-growth and self-esteem
Writing is good therapy - and it's cheap too - all you need is pen and paper, or a journal or notebook. If you have a computer, even better, since you can start a blog for free, like this one, on Blogger or Wordpress.
Blog your way to a better life.....
If you have the desire to write, but keep making excuses why you haven't yet, it could be fear that is holding you back. Fear of change keeps us 'stuck' in situations, relationships, old habits or whatever isn't really benefiting us. Writing takes guts, not only to expose our deepest thoughts and emotions, but also to know that someone else might be reading about them.
How to start writing.....
Whether it's with pen and paper, or on a computer, start small. Don't worry about who might read it, maybe no one ever will but you.
Be willing to reveal some truths about yourself, your genuine thoughts and feelings. Even if you think what you've written is silly, or not great style, remember that you are your own worst critic.
Relax into the process, even a little writing every day will encourage you to keep going. Know that things are always changing, and what's true for you today, may not be true for you tomorrow. If you're blogging on a computer, don't worry, there is always a delete key.
"To change the nature of our experience, we must only choose a new course. A new choice breaks the structure of a present pattern and promises a new outcome." Gregg Braden
Happy journeys
from Judy's Desk
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