Are there truly any benefits to writing?

Many people write. But why? With the little amount of time we are on this earth why do some people chose to spend a lot of their time writing. Is there something most of us are missing about the concept that some of the world has came to a realization about?

Writing gives off different vibes, moods, and benefits to everyone. For example, to one person it can help them relieve stress by writing about it. While to another writing can serve as a way of organizing their words creating an email.

When you improve your writing skills you are also improving your speaking skills whether you realize it or not. When you get to the point where you are actually satisfied with your writing skills the way you share you feelings with others will skyrocket.

A mental factor is involved. When you can write your feelings down its almost like the more you write the more stress you are relieving. Taking time out of your day to "reflect" is helpful to all ages. By writing your feelings down on paper  is no one can judge you for what you put on your paper. Only you can. Something else you can do with all this reflection notes is look back on them when you get older. By looking back and reflecting on your past reflections it  enables you to be more able to learn from your mistakes while yet cherishing the memories that had passed you by.

When you are certain that you can write a paper or do a journal entry that will not be graded or have to be turned in some time in the future you know that you can just go at it, full force. This forms individuality. Your time to make mistakes that you will never feel like you have to correct. Your time to use words that might not make sense with the context in the rest of the sentence, and your time to be you.

Writing can benefit you on so many levels. But unless you start writing you will never truly understand how beneficial it can be. I mean sure, you might say, "Well I hate writing." But everybody has special moments. By just writing those down you are creating a sense of memories that you can regain when you look at them again in the future while improving your stress and writing skills.

And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise.  The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.  ~Sylvia Plath

So pick up a pen and a pad of paper. What are you waiting for!?