Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Your Handwriting Can Reveal Your Mood. Here’s What That Means for Authors
By now, you might have heard the news — writing longhand has benefits, supporting better memory of both literary essentials (e.g., word recognition) and conceptual comprehension. But what if writing longhand was also a secret gateway for others to understand your real mood? The research In a study from the University of Haifa, researchers developed…
Read MoreAfter Disclosure: When Writing Brings New Pain
In a previous video post, I acknowledged that not everything writers need to write about is rainbows and unicorns. Writing can be therapy in a real way, and it’s a path by which we can provide empathy and push toward change. But last week, I read an article in BookForum by Moira Donegan entitled “Disposable…
Read MoreWriting About Tough Stuff Gets People Uncomfortable. Do It, Anyway
Sometimes, others might get uncomfortable if you write about certain truths or topics. In this video, I explain why you need to write about that tough stuff, anyway. Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/bzrYDPZAjEk When I first started as a writer, I just wanted to tell good stories. But over time (and many, many filled journals), I’ve learned how powerful…
Read MoreThe Mental Load of Writing
As I updated a yet-to-be-sent bill on Paypal for a writing client this afternoon, a thought flashed across my mind. “How much more would this paycheck have in it if I charged for my mental load?” Even if your bread and butter isn’t article writing the way mine is, you probably know exactly what I’m…
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