Writing is a time to organize your life

I am Kumataro Yokoyama, a training instructor and sign language interpreter.

While utilizing AI, I provide information for seniors and introduce books and gadgets.

Today, I will talk about the habit of writing.

――A gentle self-organization that begins with reminiscence

As you get older, there are more moments when you suddenly pause.

You might remember past events or wonder about how certain choices turned out.

That is not a decline.
Reminiscence is a natural part of life.

And when you give shape to that reminiscence by "writing," your mind is quietly organized.

Today, I will talk about the relationship between
writing, reminiscence, and self-organization.

Reminiscence is the work of affirming one's life

When you were young, moving forward was the priority.

Work, family, responsibilities.
You might not have had much time to look back.

But now it is different.

Looking back on the path you have walked so far has deep meaning.

• What was that encounter?

• What did I learn from that failure?

• What kind of person was I?

Reminiscence is not just a memory.
It is a time to re-understand your own life.

The reason why writing organizes the mind

When you think only in your head, memories and emotions are easily tangled.

However, when you write things down on paper or a screen,
facts and feelings naturally begin to separate.

"It was painful"
"I felt frustrated"
"But, I did my best at that time"

These kinds of realizations emerge.

Writing is the act of
tidying up your inner self.

You don't need to write well.
It's okay if the sentences aren't polished.

In fact, honest words
are better for self-organization.

Reflection turns "regret" into "meaning"

Regret is an inevitable part of life.

"If only I had made a different choice back then"
Such thoughts may cross your mind.

However, when you write it down, you realize something.

That it is precisely because of that experience
that you are who you are today.

Reflection is not for redoing the past.
It is a time to find meaning in the past.

By writing, life becomes a single story.
Once it becomes a story, a sense of endearment strangely emerges.

And, the choice to write on note

Recently, besides using a diary,
you can also leave your writing online.

If you have a little courage,
writing on note. That might be a good idea, too.

It doesn't have to be for the sake of being evaluated by someone.

• People of your generation might empathize with you

• The younger generation might learn from your experience

• Above all, you can place your own journey within society

Reflection is a personal task, but
by writing it on note, it becomes a small dialogue with society.

You don't have to force yourself to share.
However, having the option to "open up to the outside"
can be a new source of stimulation.

Three changes that writing brings

1. Your heart feels lighter

Vague thoughts become organized.

2. You can accept yourself

You can truly feel that you have done well.

3. You can see what lies ahead

You will naturally start thinking about how to spend your remaining time.

A small step you can take starting today

There is no need to overthink it.

• The event that made you happiest

• Something you are proud of in your life

• Words you want to tell your younger self

Even 5 minutes a day is enough.

In a notebook, on a computer,
and even on note.

The important thing is to start writing.

Reflection is for the future

Reflection is an act of looking at the past, but
it is actually a task of organizing the future.

When you understand yourself,
the way you spend your time from now on will change.

You begin to see the people you want to meet.
You understand what you want to let go of.
What you want to cherish becomes clear.

That is self-organization.

Writing is not just for special people.
Your life is a story that belongs only to you.

Reflect, write, and organize.

It is a preparation to affirm your past,
and to walk calmly into your future.

Even if it is just a few lines today.
Why not write for your own sake?

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