Even when it’s possible for me to talk fluently, I still process ideas much better through writing. Talking feels messy, but writing clarifies and crystallizes all my thoughts and feelings. I especially benefit from making a list, any sort of list—a history of what happened, a plan for next steps, or simply an inventory of the thoughts taking up space in my brain. If I see my ideas in text form, it’s easier to organize and remember them, as well as notice connections.
