3 reasons why I chose to write on Medium

Why did I choose to write on Medium and why it took me awhile to start

Chances are that when you’re reading this you may too be at the beginning of your writing journey here. Or it might be that you have been writing here a while and have come here for inspiration. My 3 reasons for writing here on Medium are actually very basic.

I love to write

So much so that I’d almost forgotten how much. I’ve had various blogs and sites I’ve written for over the years but I outgrew them and then in my actual job I was doing more proofreading type of jobs and basically my mind was full. I think I probably did get too nervous to write which is absolutely silly. Also I’m very aware my mental health over the last few months has not been great and writing helps me to keep things on an even keel. Along with mindfulness practices it all helps.

Wanted to write here for a while

I’d been thinking about joining Medium for a few years, it was on my list of sites for a long time. Every now and then I would check back but I never quite seemed ready. Then 2022 kicked in and I was uploading posts! It just felt like time. I’m aiming to post every day. At the moment it seems easy. We shall see.

Stepping out of my comfort zone

It was time. I think I’d got too comfy at not being a writer that I’d forgotten how to be a writer…