Does writing improve your thinking?

Ever catch yourself thinking way more clearly when you're explaining something to a friend? That's basically what writing does for your brain. It's pretty amazing how different things look once you get them out of your head and onto paper.

Okay, so full disclosure - I used to roll my eyes at people who went on about keeping journals and 'processing their thoughts' (you know the type - matching notebook and coffee cup, perfectly styled Instagram shots). But last year when work was straight-up chaos, I started scribbling down my thoughts just to keep my head straight. And wow - what a game-changer!

Here's what I've noticed about writing and how it messes with your brain (in a good way):

Sometimes you think something makes total sense until you write it down - then you're like 'wait, what?'

Random stuff in your head starts clicking together - like connecting puzzle pieces you didn't even know were related

You actually remember things better (unlike my grocery list, which I always forget on the kitchen counter 🤦‍♀️)

I've gotten pretty good at putting my thoughts on paper over time, but I still get stuck sometimes. Last month I was sweating over this big work proposal and decided to try out EssayEdge to get another set of eyes on it. Best decision ever! Their editors didn't just fix my grammar - they pointed out places where my thinking was jumping all over the place. Super helpful reality check.

The cool thing? You don't need to write like some fancy author. Seriously, even my messiest notes help me sort through my thoughts. It's like talking to yourself, but way less weird than doing it out loud at Starbucks (learned that one the hard way 😅).

Don't get me wrong - writing won't magically fix everything in your life. But it's like having a built-in fact-checker for your own thoughts. The more you do it, the better you get at cutting through all the noise in your head and figuring out what really matters.

Want to think better? Just start writing. Grab your phone, a notebook, heck, even a napkin works. Your future self will thank you - pinky promise!