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Entry #1. Bullet Journaling

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Hello again blog! The topic I have chosen for this post will give you a little insight on me, Vanessa, and one of my favorite hobbies. About 4 years ago, when COVID hit, I started bullet journaling. I wanted a way to physically hold onto memories and moments, organize my priorities, and get creative in times of isolation. Bullet journaling allowed me an outlet to express myself, learn about myself, and find other passions of mine. Today, I want to share with you the ways bullet journaling can help you grow personally, mentally, and professionally.  Personal Growth: I’m sure everyone has been told to write things down in order to remember them better at least once in their life. Well, bullet journals are the perfect place to keep track of your responsibilities. You can log important conversations, take notes, and jot down ideas to improve your communication and organization skills. Additionally, there are monthly and weekly spreads you can use to follow upcoming dates, appointments, or

Practice Blog

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Blogs. To be honest this is not a topic that I was very familiar with prior to this project. I think in the time of social media, a lot of what I knew as “blogging” in my childhood transitioned to many different platforms. After my research, I find blogs to be something much more than I originally thought. They can be educational, informative, and entertaining. Much of what I discovered was that a blog’s “feel” is determined by the author’s purpose, just like any other form of writing. Personally, I believe that the best use of having a platform such as a blog is to share advice from personal experiences or information that can help grow your audience’s knowledge on specific topics. Additionally, in order to have a successful blog it must be neat and organized. You have to be mindful of the ability levels of different readers and their experience on the internet, so it must be clear, concise, and easily navigated. I would like to highlight one blog specifically that I enjoyed called Ad