Writing Your Story | by Madisyn Taylor Everyone, at one time or another, has wanted to express his or her story. Writing a memoir to read privately, share with family or friends, or publish is an emotionally satisfying way to gain perspective on your experiences while sharing your unique voice. We've all experienced feelings and events in our lives that we are longing to write down. Giving in to that urge can give you an outlet for purging any frustration, anxiety, or long-dormant feelings. No one else has to read it. You may even want to write your story without reading it right away. Satisfying the need to tell your story is not predicated upon your writing ability. It does, however, take effort to write down the truth in detail. Your memories, captured on paper as descriptive scenes, sights, sounds, and scents, may at first seem disconnected or incomplete. But rest assured that you possess the ability to shape your recollections into stories. Everyone wants to be heard. Reading your story to others can meet that need. Writing your story can also help you understand your life experiences. And when you finish writing, you may be surprised at what you have accomplished. Your story can encompass as much or as little of your life as you prefer. You may surprise yourself with new insights, or you may find yourself exploring your roots, your identity, and your future through your words. Allow your writing to guide you and write as truthfully as possible. Don't worry about what others will think of your personal journey, your style of writing, or your words. Research has shown that writing a personal narrative filled with feelings and perceptions can create long-term health benefits. As you write, remember to have compassion for yourself, particularly when writing about traumatic events. If you are a young person, you can add to your life story as you grow older. Your writing may help family members know you better, or they may understand themselves more through reading about your experiences. More importantly, you are expressing yourself in a permanent way, giving a gift to yourself, and letting your voice be heard. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Rachel Astor Have you always thought you had a novel in you? Do you sometimes find yourself conjuring up scenarios, characters, settings and more? Imagine finally getting all that creativity out onto the page. Most people believe writing a novel has to be hard, or that it will take too much time, or they simply have no idea where to start. But what if you could have a completed novel just six weeks from the moment you start plotting? This course will show you how to go from an inkling of a story to an entire novel in six weeks. The secret is in the quick writing method and the detailed book map - because once you know where you're going, all those fears of "I can't do this" will melt away. And if you've already done the work of ironing out the "big picture" from the very beginning, you'll be free to let your characters, settings, actions, etc. come alive. Your writing will flow like you never thought possible. Nicolas Sparks says, "Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It's one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period." This course will show you step-by-step exactly how to write the book that's inside you. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Overcoming Body Stiffness 2. Breaking Through Fear and Anxiety 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 5. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 6. From Codependent to Independent 7. How to Contact Family & Friends Who Have Crossed Over 8. The Food Relationship Reset 9. Conscious Parenting 10. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility
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