The Benefits of Writing

I am a writer. That is my affirmation because I write something every day. I have been writing almost all my life. There is always something inside of me that wants to come out through my writing. At night, I dream about what to write. As soon as I wake up in the mornings, I put my nighttime communications into an article and submit it to my writing sites so it can be read and hopefully enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

I am thankful every day for my gift to come up with certain words and phrases that make sense when mixed together. Writers have been described as eccentric. However, there are many positive benefits of writing that fall into every area of a writer's life.

Physical Benefits

Studies have shown that those who write have a lower risk of getting sick. I can honestly say I have not had many illnesses in my lifetime. When I go to my doctors for regular checkups, doctors and nurses frequently applaud me for not having high blood pressure, allergies, and ailments other people my age suffer from.

I feel good about having to say “No” to the long list of ailments the nurse asks me if I have had. I know my good health is because of my daily habit of writing.

Mental Benefits

Most writers have sharp and active minds. They enjoy writing because they enjoy reading. A person who reads can go all over the world and experience everything in life through the pages of a book. It stands to reason that if a person doesn't read, he has nothing to write about. That's why I keep reading so I can keep writing.

A good writer is also a good listener. He gets his inspiration from listening to others. A word, a phrase, a sentence, a quote, or an entire conversation can give a good writer something to reflect on and put into his own words. I continue to read. I continue to listen. Therefore, I have many things to write about.

People who read and write save a lot of money by not having to take medicine for anxiety or go to a psychiatrist. Instead of having to pay big bucks to a professional, try writing. It is the best free therapy that I know.

Spiritual Benefits

I commune with God through my writing. It amazes me when one word or phrase comes into my spirit, and I can sit at my computer and begin typing without having to do any research. I put my fingers on the keyboard, and before I know it, I have written a complete article that is ready for publication.

Social Benefits

My writings go all over the world. The beauty of it is that once I publish an article, it can be read over and over again because it is evergreen rather than current news with only a short lifespan.

I often read articles online and find them very inspiring. They lift my spirit, and after reading them, I realize they are my own articles that I wrote many years ago.

Millions of people have read my writings on social media. We have never met, but we communicate frequently. I tell them that as long as they keep reading, I will keep writing. I have some subscribers who have been strong supporters since I began writing online over 20 years ago.

People typically write and say how much my writing helps them get through the day, or that it addresses something they had been pondering.

Economic Benefits

I get paid for writing. In fact, that is the way I make my living. However, I would still write if I didn't get paid. I usually have at least three sites at a time where I submit my work. Writing and posting articles online is like receiving money right out of your computer.

Writing comes easily for me because I have a degree in English and literature. I write so often that it has become second nature for me. Besides, I have a passion for writing.