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<p>National Public Radio</p>
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<p>The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives</p>
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<p>Most people grapple at some time or another with free-floating anxiety that saps energy and increases stress. Through written reflection, you may realize that a certain unpleasant feeling ties back to, say, a difficult interaction with your mother. That
type of insight, research has shown, can help locate, ground and ultimately resolve the emotion and the associated stress.</p>
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<p>At the same time, "goal-setting theory" holds that writing down concrete, specific goals and strategies can help people overcome obstacles and achieve.</p>
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<p>Full story:<br>
<a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/07/10/419202925/the-writing-assignment-that-changes-lives">http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/07/10/419202925/the-writing-assignment-that-changes-lives</a></p>
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