Hello, my friend! We’re back with another Tuesday Thread.
This week, I’d love for you to envision a past version of yourself.
Maybe from 5 or 10 years ago.
Close your eyes and imagine they’re sitting across from you right now.
What piece of advice would you give that version of yourself?
Me, 6ish years ago, I think. Holy shit. I barely recognize this person.
Here are a few things I’d tell my past self:
“Stop overthinking, and just start writing your novel imperfectly.”
“Give yourself permission to be a beginner at fiction writing!”
“Get into a creative writing workshop ASAP! Yes, it’s going to be scary. And yes, you’ll get some tough feedback. But that’s okay, because you’re learning. <3”
I’ve had to to really drill it into my head that it’s okay to create something shitty (…like the current first draft of my novel, which is a hot ass mess lmao).
Because creating something shitty is a necessary step on the path to creating something great.
Over to you!
Comment and share a piece of advice you’d give your younger self.
It can be related to writing or work or life or anything you want.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
In your corner always,
– Jorden
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This is a bit more general than just writing, but I would tell my younger self "you have to try it to know." Younger me spent so much time agonising over "I spent money on this course and it wasn't right for me" or "I tried this business idea and it failed." But the truth is, a lot of things in life and business can only be figured out by doing and trying! You can't work it out perfectly in your head first. You have to do it imperfectly for real, and then you get new information and you can course correct.
I would tell myself that the fulfillment I got from writing is much better than the approval of family. Don't hold back due to fear of disappointing them when that's just their factory setting. Also, to not text that one clown back. 🙄
“Don’t hold back due to the fear of disappointing them.” …YES! This is exactly what I would’ve needed to hear when I was younger too! It’s crazy how the desire to please our parents is so ingrained. Even being older and fully aware of those habits, it’s still a struggle at times!
Lmao I think we all have “that one clown” we should not have texted back!! I would for sure have a ton of relationship advice for my younger self. But I’m sure she wouldn’t listen. 😅
It really is a struggle! I tell someone in my family something about my life, the get that tone in their voice... (I'm pretty sure most of us know the tone) and then I have to tell myself "Chill out. You know how they are and their approval or lack thereof isn't putting food on your table, so knock it off."
I'd probably tell my past self that my story matters, and that it's better to risk being "wrong" or "stupid" than hold back.
Good stuff. 🙌
It is ok to write poetry and take time to heal. Stay consistent, show up for yourself.
Love that. 💕
This is a bit more general than just writing, but I would tell my younger self "you have to try it to know." Younger me spent so much time agonising over "I spent money on this course and it wasn't right for me" or "I tried this business idea and it failed." But the truth is, a lot of things in life and business can only be figured out by doing and trying! You can't work it out perfectly in your head first. You have to do it imperfectly for real, and then you get new information and you can course correct.
Love this! I have failed at SO many things. But those failures gave me the information and direction I needed to succeed at other things!
I would tell myself that the fulfillment I got from writing is much better than the approval of family. Don't hold back due to fear of disappointing them when that's just their factory setting. Also, to not text that one clown back. 🙄
“Don’t hold back due to the fear of disappointing them.” …YES! This is exactly what I would’ve needed to hear when I was younger too! It’s crazy how the desire to please our parents is so ingrained. Even being older and fully aware of those habits, it’s still a struggle at times!
Lmao I think we all have “that one clown” we should not have texted back!! I would for sure have a ton of relationship advice for my younger self. But I’m sure she wouldn’t listen. 😅
It really is a struggle! I tell someone in my family something about my life, the get that tone in their voice... (I'm pretty sure most of us know the tone) and then I have to tell myself "Chill out. You know how they are and their approval or lack thereof isn't putting food on your table, so knock it off."