My computer is constantly freezing due to spikes in "data written" in my "disk activity," any idea how to fix this?

The more I use my Macbook Pro lately, the more it freezes. I check the control panal immediately after it freezes and I notice a spike in "date written" under the "disk activity" catagory. Any ideas what is causing this and how to fix it?

Open Disk utility and run Repair Disk in First Aid.
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