Mental Health Mondays: Poetry & Stress
William Wordsworth, a famous English poet from the Romantic era, defined poetry as "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility." Is it any wonder that people have turned to poetry to help them process their emotions? Writing your thoughts can be a great catharsis to stress. Poets through the ages have fueled their emotions into creative efforts. Writer's Digest lists 8 benefits of writing poetry: Poetry is good for developmental learning Poetry is good for developing skills Poetry helps improve ideas Poetry is therapeutic for…continue reading →