by DizzyNarwhalOracle
Journaling
Has anyone tried Jordon Peterson's self authoring program. Where I could find this without $
I am getting started with a daily journal any tips would be appreciated 👍
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FluffyBoba
Journaling my way to becoming a writer
So, I've always wanted to be a writer, but let's be real, starting is tough man. I read somewhere that my first writings might suck, and honestly, I'm okay with that. But I just don't know what to write or where to begin.
One day, I saw a post suggesting that I should make writing a habit to start enjoying it. But dude, I have zero experience. Every time I try to write, my mind goes blank, and then, like a typical desi techie, it starts finding faults in everything I think of.
Then I thought, "Why not try journaling?" It sounds chill, like something I can do without overloading my brain. But here's my question: will this actually help me improve my writing skills? Like, can I go from journaling to writing short stories or even novels one day?
After sharing my thoughts online, the responses were super helpful and kind. It made me realize that humanity has its good side too. So yeah, I'm going to give journaling a shot and see where it takes me. Maybe one day, I'll be writing those novels I dream about. Cheers!
4mo ago
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I have been trying to have a writing career for 6 years now. I can tell you if you don't intrinsically enjoy the very act of getting better - whether it is using a specific word, setting a specific context, or framing your story in a specific way - you are not going to have fun. If it's not fun/satisfying, it's not worth it.
I have tried my hands at fiction. I think everyone's process is different. I feel like, as a first step, I'm learning to tell good non-fictional stories.
Well, you are writing YOUR story when you journal. Treat every entry in the journal as a storytelling exercise. A good story is compelling, provoking, and personal. It should stir profound thoughts, or emotions, or feelings in the reader.
Everyone can use chatgpt or take 3 paragraphs to make a point. The real question is: can you make the same point in a sentence? Can you craft a compelling narrative? Can you make your words read like a poetry? Can you keep the reader at the edge of their guessing game?
If this is too overwhelming to execute, it's probably worth giving up. If it's very exciting to achieve, welcome to the world of words, friend!
Hope it gives you a rough sense of the territory I'm exploring myself!
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by MagicalHamsterInvestment Associate
Today marks 7 consistent years of journaling for me
One of the best habits I ever picked up. Recommend it to everyone. It's so nice being able to look back into the last 7 years and see what I was upto, how I was feeling, and have continous learnings from it.
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by SparklyNoodleData engineer
Losing Interest In New Things
I have been a little caught up with numerous things in my life lately and have finally found some free time to open up myself to new experiences.
I had a wishlist of shows and movies that I wanted to watch but as soon as I start watc...
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The obsession I regret the most in my life is the all or nothing behavior.
Where,
- I'll apply for a job only after knowing everything there is to know for a role. This is why I used to see people with half my knowledge applying an...
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🫂 For a moment I thought my account was hacked 😂 like when did I type this much