BlogWeeks - You should always have a blog with you
As usual, I'm not writing this blog post before the start of my daily workday, but rather relaxing in my holiday home in Denmark with a crackling fireplace in the background. The weather outside isn't exactly inviting for a walk, but I can let my thoughts wander. I'm reading other bloggers' thoughts as part of my research. Hearing what other people think about this mundane topic is incredibly enriching and inspiring. I definitely want to pick up some of them because I like them.
Always with you, yet spread out
I discovered the title "Always with you, yet spread out" in Armin Hanisch's blog. These six words encapsulate much of what, in my view, defines blogging. I write down what's on my mind and thus have a history in one place. This allows me to see how I'm (continuing to) develop based on the topics and my thoughts about them.
As a blogger, I've started taking more notes and reflecting on these notes to see if they're worth turning into an article. That's why I always carry a notebook—my blog—with me. I'm more mindful and curious—an excellent combination.
In addition to having the blog with me, it is spread out. My blog, and therefore my thoughts, are public. They're spread out worldwide and accessible to anyone with internet access. I translate my texts into English to reach as many people as possible. Before blogging, I had no idea how much joy this would bring. That I enjoy writing was unthinkable. School had ensured that (an entirely different topic, one I don't want to address here).
Every student should write a blog
I probably have this opinion because I notice how many positive things writing brings. This form of information processing allows me to delve deeper into topics. I can see whether I want to continue studying something or whether, contrary to my initial assumption, it's not what I expected and can be ignored in the future. I can certainly gain insights without blogging. However, thanks to writing, I see a dramatic increase in the quality and quantity of my insights.
This approach is particularly important for students because so much is still unclear and developing in their early years. Regarding interests, finding out what brings joy, sparks passion, or is not for you at all is essential. Documenting this process indirectly through a blog can, in retrospect, be an exciting treasure. Whenever students ask themselves, "What am I good at?" The answer can be found in this blog, to name just one aspect.
It's important to emphasize that publishing is not part of the process with a student blog. A student's blog is private, but an article could become public upon express request and confirmation. A student's blog is about writing, reflecting, and rereading, not sharing. Sharing would be counterproductive and offer too much scope for bullying, malice, and humiliation.
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