Why it’s important to write when you’re thinking.

For those of you who know me, you would know that I’m not a casual writer. Writing is not a thing I usually do in my free time. But people who know me definitely know that I’m a big thinker.

I’m a big thinker in the sense that I’m always reflecting and contemplating about things in my life. I’m always asking “why”, and I’m always thinking about the “what ifs”.

But in moments when I have too much to think about, I noticed that I always ended up writing down my feelings and thoughts. Sometimes when the thoughts are pouring in and my emotions are running high, I can’t help but want to “shut out” the voices for some silence and have a breather.

But when I write down my thoughts, I realize that I could actually look at them.

I know it sounds weird, but by looking at what you write down and how you write it, you end up with something you can actually examine and look at.

This has helped me in so many ways. For example, when I was writing down my thoughts after a break-up, I realized that I was actually being quite petty. I wrote myself as the victim and I was blaming all the wrong things. The tone in my writing showed me that I tend to feel sorry for myself and that I didn’t consider other sides to the situation.

Now, every time I’m hung up on something, I write it down and reflect. Sometimes my thoughts just lead me into a lapse of other thoughts I need to get myself out of. But when I when I write things down, like all of them (even the little petty thoughts). I can look at it and hopefully, work on it.

Sometimes even when I don’t know what I’m feeling, I just guess a word until I find one that seems fitting. And when I find a word that works, I keep writing and then things just get a little less confusing from there.

I’d recommend everyone to try it at least once. I usually start with asking myself how I feel, and then follow up with why I might feel that way.

Writing helps me de-clutter my mind, and gives me something to reflect on. It’s a great way to contemplate and be honest with myself. It helps me deal with the things I’m going through, and it’s a great tool for personal growth.