Failure can be disappointing, no question about it. When you don’t meet your own expectations, you might feel like dejectedly letting go of your aspirations and settling in. But there is one specific reason why trying out something and failing at it is highly valuable. Short Answer: Experience. Long Answer: When you are trying outContinue reading “why trying and failing is highly valuable”
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a quick reflection on the writing process (pt. 4)
It has been 10 months since I first started writing this blog. And so far I’ve published 50 posts. ✍️Here are some things I’ve been noticing at this point in my writing journey: 1. Hesitancy due to idealism/ perfectionism Recently I started noticing how I had a lot of ideas in my mind, but itContinue reading “a quick reflection on the writing process (pt. 4)”
a quick reflection on the writing process (pt 3)
It’s been around 8 months since I first started writing now. A few things have changed. Earlier this month I finally published the website under the new domain name, and after hitting 30 posts, I finally shared my blog with some people I knew. I’ve also been writing more than before in the last twoContinue reading “a quick reflection on the writing process (pt 3)”
here’s my 30th post (finally!)
I started writing this blog back in May of this year after one of my close friends encouraged me to write and share my thoughts. I also have to give credit to another amazing friend of mine who would point out to me when I’d put something into words for her when she was tryingContinue reading “here’s my 30th post (finally!)”
how writing a blog has been helping me
1. Archive of strategies/perspectives. Usually the things I write about are things that I’ve found helpful in my daily life. When you keep those things in your head, it’s easy to forget about them, or not have those thoughts as sorted out or solidified. Having an archive of those strategies or perspectives helps me rememberContinue reading “how writing a blog has been helping me”
a quick reflection on writing (pt. 2)
It’s been about 6 months since I started writing posts here, with this being the 20th post (woohoo!). And based on my goal, only 10 more posts to go before I can share them with others! Here are some thoughts on the process so far: One. Writing is cathartic. Even if I am not writingContinue reading “a quick reflection on writing (pt. 2)”
a quick reflection on the writing process
It’s been about two weeks since I started writing on this site and I have published 5 posts so far. I’ve had a few thoughts come to mind about this process that I’d like to note down. Firstly, I have been having a persistent inclination towards sharing my posts with some people I know. UsuallyContinue reading “a quick reflection on the writing process”
First Entry
Dear Future Self, You’re probably thinking why I am trying to start another hobby when none of the other ones have held up to the test of time so far. There’s a multitude of reasons, but I won’t try to hold myself down to any of them. After trying and “failing” so many times, IContinue reading “First Entry”
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