[Edling] The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives

[Francis Hult]

National Public Radio



The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives



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.



At the same time, "goal-setting theory" holds that writing down concrete, specific goals and strategies can help people overcome obstacles and achieve.



Full story:
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/07/10/419202925/the-writing-assignment-that-changes-lives
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