The importance of blogging is a topic that many have discussed in forums online and off. As a lawyer, blogging allows you a new way to connect with others and build your professional, if not personal, brand. It gives you a voice to express your opinions, share ideas, and showcase your expertise. And now, a new study finds that it leads to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

I recently came across this article on Kevin O’Keefe’s “Real Lawyers Have Blogs”. He referenced a study that was conducted by Scientific American that found that people who blog are happier, in general, than people who don’t. The reason, it is a means to express oneself and getting your thoughts out. It helps people work out their inner theories, ideas, and desires. It is a means to relieving stress by communicating with whoever is out there.

It is a general belief in the medical world that writing about our experiences can lead to a healthier life, and blogging has made it easier than ever to do so. It provides a forum where sharing ideas is encouraged. More than anything else, it feels good to write about things that you know and love. You will be more satisfied with your day to day lifestyle, leading to a happier you. Yet another reason to start blogging, as if there weren’t enough of them before.