Blogging101 · Growing Up

Learning to Ignore the Negative

Today, I am focusing on my intended audience for my blog as part of blogging 101. I’ve been sitting here writing draft after draft for potential audiences I thought would enjoy my blog; however, it’s still new, and I’m still trying to figure out what I’m writing about. I have ideas, obviously, but there’s no telling what… Continue reading Learning to Ignore the Negative

Growing Up

Why Are New Things so Terrifying?

I used to think I was someone who tried new things. I am generally curious about the world, and I like to believe that I have an open mind. However, I am afraid.

Fear tends to whisper in my ear that new things are Scary Dangerous Things To Be Avoided (TM). That fear keeps me from trying new things. It’s something I believe many people deal with on a daily basis, but it’s a shame that we live such a way.