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Enjoy Healthy Therapy From Writing Your Life Story
It’s cheaper than actual therapy and can open your eyes to a lot of things you didn’t realize before
Have you ever thought of writing your life story? Getting your story down on paper is a process that can bring you much insight and peace. You’ll learn a lot just by doing it. This is a case in which the journey really is more important than the destination.
You may not believe your history is particularly interesting or full of adventure. However, your life story is important because it’s uniquely yours. Nobody else could write it — only you have access to your unique cornucopia of thoughts, feelings, and experiences!
Of course, I’m not suggesting that writing your life story be a real replacement for therapy. If you’ve suffered traumatic situations such as abuse, severe mental health conditions, or other significant issues, talking to a therapist is still a good idea. In fact, I’d recommend working with a therapist before writing your life story in those instances. But for most of us, with “average” problems, this can be an interesting experience.
Consider these reasons why this activity can be therapeutic, restorative and healing:
