Taking on the “poet’s life” is not only exciting–it also boosts productivity! Here’s how (and why).
Poets can have multiple moments of epiphany. Develop the ability to remember and capture an experience or a feeling to create something no one else would comprehend.
You can work with a cat on your lap. Bonus if they’re purring.
Poets can work anywhere–parks, planes, cafes, waiting in line for the bathroom… you name it!
Poetry provides a cultural context and expressive focus that supports openness and emotional honesty.
A poet exercises insight and sensitivity in profound and illuminating ways.
Writing poetry reinforces internal strengths– realizations about who you are, what you think, what your life has been like, what you want, and what you can accomplish.
Writing poetry is a powerful avenue for people who are developing an identity and/or seeking understanding of their own stories.
Poetry provides a safe and private experience, with individual control over the outcome.
Poetry provides a basis for greater interpersonal communication about personal issues and for stronger relationships.
People who write poetry use a variety of cognitive skills.
Writing poetry is self-reinforcing, even when the content is about a sad or traumatic event.
Writing poetry you can become more in touch with larger issues of life.
Writing a poem is a skill that you can use to help yourself over and over again through hardships throughout a lifetime.
Writing poetry builds a sense of confidence while finding our voices.
Being a poet can mean drink copious amounts of tea, have heated conversations with characters that live in your head, and share them with the world.
Writing poetry helps us build a connection with our communities.
Writing poetry develops skills like asking questions, creating solutions, building arguments that present our emotions as facts, and using history to build context in our lives.
Poets can make every minute of the day a poem.
Poets can speak in metaphor.
Reciting a poem can be a great conversation starter.