This is a guest post by Sierra Delarosa. Sierra is a freelance writer, musician and content writer for Global English Editing.

11 Science-Backed Ways Writing Improves Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

For many of us, writing is a practical tool. We use it to communicate our thoughts, ideas, and experiences with other people, usually through email and social media. However, considerable scientific research is showing that writing has exciting health and wellness benefits too.

When you write you let go of pent up stress and sorrow, which is a positive way to release these emotions.

When you write expressively and honestly about your experiences and how you feel, you can also notice patterns of how certain emotional conflicts arise, giving you insight into the source and nature of your malfunctions.

Among the many benefits of writing, you become a better communicator, your immune system is boosted, blood pressure is reduced…