TEXTUAL ANALYSIS:

WRITING YOUR WAY TO HAPPINES

The scientific research on the benefits of so-called expressive writing is ( simple present tense- expressing generalization ) surprisingly vast. Studies have shown that writing about oneself and personal experiences can improve mood disorders, help reduce symptoms among (preposition) cancer patients, improve a person’s health after a heart attack, reduce doctor visits and even boost memory.

Now researchers are (present continuous tense- expressing an action that is happening at the moment of speaking) studying whether the power of writing — and then rewriting — your personal story can lead to behavioral changes and improve happiness.

The concept is based on the idea that (noun clause) we all have a personal narrative that shapes our view of the world and ourselves. But sometimes our inner voice doesn’t get it completely right. Some researchers believe that by writing and then editing our own stories, we can change our perceptions of ourselves and identify obstacles that (relative clause) stand in the way of better health.

It may sound like self-help nonsense, but research suggests ( thougths of researchers) the effects are real.

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http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/writing-your-way-to-happiness/?ref=health

Vocabulary:

So-called: Used to show that you think a word that is used to describe someone or something wrong.

ANALYSING THE TEXT:

The writer's tone is quite informative in this text, since he gives  us examples of improving health with writing. He also uses formal language, because he wants to give serious research results. He generally uses present tenses. He wants to express scientific truths and they are general informations. In my opinion, this new quite interesting, because I did not know that writing helps improving our happiness and health. Due to this news, I learned a new way to make me happy. Moreover, I liked the way of writing of the writer. He uses comprehensible words and sentences. Almost there is no word looking unfamiliar.