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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Writing Your Way to Happiness

A recent New York Times article discussed research on the benefits of "expressive writing."  According to the article, "Studies have shown that writing about oneself and personal experiences can improve mood disorders, help reduce symptoms among cancer patients, improve a person’s health after a heart attack, reduce doctor visits and even boost memory."  Moreover, "Now researchers are studying whether the power of writing — and then rewriting — your personal story can lead to behavioral changes and improve happiness."

To read the entire article, click here.