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How Writing Has Helped Me Grow As An Individual

Writing is a Passion of Mine

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My writing has always been something near and dear to my heart. Many people wonder why someone would want to just write. For me, it is about putting my thoughts and feelings onto paper. I love being able to write what I may not be able to say out loud. It becomes a safety mechanism at times. Writing is a way of life and it has allowed me to both grow and develop as a person.

Writing is something that I do in my free time. I write to calm my nerves. I write to destress. I write when I am angry, sad, happy, or bored. I write to just write. One way writing has shaped me to become a better individual is by being able to effectively communicate my ideas to people.

As a person who can come off a little strong, writing has allowed me to tame my feelings and thoughts. I only say what is the most important now. Writing has also provided me with the ability to write powerful messages to others. People are more likely to respond to you if you communicate with a powerful thought or message rather than something simple.

Another reason writing has shaped me is by increasing my creativity. In order to be a creative writer and express your thoughts, you have to be able to think outside the box. Ever since I started writing on a consistent basis, I have been more creative with my writing and also in my daily life experiences. I have been able to get out of my comfort zone and create new memories by trying new activities.

Writing has helped me stay sane as a person. For anyone who knows me, knows that I have a lot to say. Sometimes it is not always the most appropriate to say everything that is running through your mind. It is better to put those thoughts aside or discard them.

That process is difficult to master for most individuals. I am never able to successfully shut my mouth. Writing helps me keep my mouth shut. I will keep my laptop or some form of paper in order to write my thoughts down just in case anyone irks me to write.

I love writing because it allows me to write what I want to. I can create stories, write about my day, write about political issues, write about my life or maybe just write about random topics. Writing has become a part of who I am and will always be something I do. I hope to one day be able to inspire others to write, whether it is something simple or deep.

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