num_pages: 48
description: Did you know writing a journal can make you healthier? Not just healthier, but happier and more productive too! If you have a chronic health condition or suffer from stress or depression, consider this amazing free therapy! Many people have found they visit the doctor less- thanks to the power of expressive writing. Writing a journal can change your life in many different ways- and it’s a brilliant tool for unlocking creativity. Scientists have validated the effects of therapeutic journaling in research studies over a 20 year period. Keeping a journal can help you achieve better grades and boost your working memory for complex tasks.  In The Write Therapy: How Keeping a Journal Can Make You Happier, Healthier and More Productive Lyn Alderson introduces journal writing as a dynamic force for healing. Positive effects of private journal writing include: Enhanced immune function Improved mood (fewer symptoms of depression) Increased happiness and emotional well-being Better academic performance Better working memory-the ability to carry out complex tasks (which makes us more productive) Improved social relationships Improvements for a range of chronic health conditions, including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, AIDS, cancer and Lupus And in further studies: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder victims had fewer flashbacks and nightmares Suicidal students had improved moods People visited the GP and hospital less Sporting performance improved Women with body image disorders improved their perceptions of themselves Liver patients had better blood test results for liver enzyme levels High blood pressure patients had lower readings Read this guide today and discover the power of expressive writing. Learn how to use this brilliant stress management tool! Aim for a happier, healthier and more productive future- the Write way.  
language: English
title: The Write Therapy: How Keeping a Journal Can Make You Happier, Healthier and More Productive
publisher: Happier and Healthier Publishing