Blog
Welcome! Here, we share what we’ve learned about the healing power of self-expression, the craft of writing, and living life as art. It’s all about the stories we tell—to ourselves and to the world.
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Flow State, Found: Why Csikszentmihalyi Would Love ILYS
Michael Gurevich
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi identified the flow state as the secret to peak experience and creativity. ILYS is designed to help you enter it — one letter at a time.
Jung Loves ILYS? A Depth Psychologist's Dream Writing Tool
Michael Gurevich
Carl Jung believed creativity, play, and inner expression were essential to becoming our true selves. ILYS makes that process possible with a writing experience that silences your inner critic — and Jung would have loved it.
Maslow Would’ve Loved ILYS
Michael Gurevich
Abraham Maslow believed creativity and self-expression were essential to becoming fully human. ILYS offers a writing experience designed to help you get there — one word at a time.
The Benefits of Writing Without a Plan
Joyce Ling
Learn how to break free from rigid writing formulas and embrace the creative chaos that leads to authentic expression. You’ll discover how trusting the process, even without a clear destination, can help you find your voice, spark unexpected insights, and bring your writing to life.
The Healing Power of Private Journaling for Mental Health
Anthy Bloom
Discover how expressive writing can boost your mental health, reduce stress, and help you find clarity. Learn the science-backed benefits of journaling and how to start your own journey with ILYS.
Unlocking the Shackles of Self-Criticism Through Creative Expression
Michael Gurevich
Explore a simple and powerful practice to quiet your inner critic, embrace creative freedom, and unlock authentic self-expression through mindful writing with paper and pen.
Modern Decision Making
Michael Gurevich
Learn how to make seemingly impossible decisions by blending Benjamin Franklin’s decision-making method with Expressive Writing and AI assistance for an easier and more powerful experience.