How writing has kept me sane for 15 years

Fifteen years ago, the last thing I thought was that I'd still be writing most days today.

Yet here I am, tapping away again. Why?

Because writing has been the anchor that's kept me (mostly) sane all these years.

Many think that taking on the additional 'chore' of daily writing adds more overwhelm, more pain, more hurty fingertips.

Some days are shitty, I'll give you that.

But think MACRO.

Zooming out, my regular writing habit, has been the best thing for my happiness and mental wellness.

When life gets overwhelming, or I'm too caught up in my own head, writing reminds me that what I do is more than just about ME (this is crucial).

Every article, book, or idea I share can make a difference in someone's life, even if it's a small, seemingly insignificant lift.

That thought continually grounds me.

It keeps me out of my crippling self-obsession.

I think bigger.

My channels open.

I feel more connected to other humans in the world.

It makes me want to go out and stroke more cats.

I'm no longer in a dimly lit room, isolated from humanity, sucking teeth.

If you've ever felt stuck or caught in a loop of overthinking, give writing a try.

And I get it. 'You're not a writer.'

But you become one the minute you start freaking writing.

So write.

Don't do it to be impressive or cool.

Do it because to write is to play is to be human.

Write to reconnect with something bigger, more sublime, more BEYOND than you.

I explore this further in my Untethered Mind course.

As this course shows you, when you know exactly how to keep your mind clear each day, it leads to a positive loop that keeps you happy and creative (leading to more effortless enthusiasm for writing).

If that piques your curiosity, you can take a look here: check it out ⮕

Write > clear your mind > write > clear your mind.

Rinse and repeat.

Happy times.

Alejandro