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Why Is It Easier to Write Stories With a Very Saddened Character Than With a Happy Character?
I have written quite a few books/stories and lately, I have realised that most of my main characters have some sort of dark, depressed side to them. Writing my characters and their stories are so easy and free-flowing but when I started a new book, I wanted my character to be so free-spirited and uplifting, yet, it's been so hard to even start! I spent months planning it and normally I would be quite far into the storyline in the time it has taken me to write the first chapter!
By Bella Higgins8 years ago in Journal
The Grind
There I was at the bottom, 25 years old, no career and fresh off a divorce. Prior to that I chased down a Real Estate career in a major Metropolitan area and came up empty, never sold a thing. I delivered pizza for a few years, quitting here and there only to go crawling back begging for the job again. I had to dress up in a giant rabbit, mascot-type outfit at a kid’s pizza party. Yes, a new low there. Most of my jobs were stints at menial task labor and lasted anywhere from 4-6 months and always ended with me just walking out. The most difficult thing I had to do was go back to pick up my last check, another tail between my legs endeavor.
By Damian Willis8 years ago in Journal
Workplace Bullying
Bullying in the workplace is alive and well and has been for decades and even longer. It's only been up until recently that this sad and tragic epidemic has come into focus in large part due to the toll it has taken mentally, physically, and emotionally on millions around the world. What is bullying? Bullying is defined as any deliberate attempt to embarrass, intimidate, devalue, or humiliate another individual privately or in public.
By Janelle Ouellet8 years ago in Journal
Unemployment
As months go by, I just sit here and wait. I was terminated from my employment for "lying" to the company. Which all in its own is a confusing reason. I guess we should start from the beginning.
By Samantha Faherty8 years ago in Journal
Looking for Work, Blindfolded
I am in my mid-twenties, working part-time, and about to graduate college at last. I have been looking for work, thinking up projects, and writing... basically, trying a little bit of everything. I'm trying to "curate" my life (as sickeningly 2018 as that sounds), but my vision is blurry.
By Meg D.8 years ago in Journal
Easy Ways to Become More Creative
We've all been there. Drumming our fingers, wracking our brain, trying desperately to come up with an idea. Summoning creativity can seem like an impossible task. Whether you're staring at a blank page, hoping to come up with a blockbuster screenplay, searching for a solution to a problem at work... even brainstorming about next year's Halloween costume ... don't despair. There are easy ways to become more creative.
By Sarah Terra8 years ago in Journal
I Freelanced My Way to Freedom
My introduction to making my living completely online began in 1996. I was a single mother and struggling to make ends meet and win "Mother of the Year" award amongst my friends and family. I never got that award from anyone, just a lot of opinions on what I should have done, what I needed to be doing, etc., etc., but in putting in the time and overtime of being a parent, especially a single one, I learned one valuable lesson- where there is a will, there is a way.
By Torrey Holman8 years ago in Journal
Being a Goal Getter
I've always dreamed about running my own business and being my own boss. When I was a little girl, the other kids my age wanted to be nurses, fashion designers, and one even wanted to be a cowgirl, but not me. No, I had my change purse full of Monopoly money, my coffee cup filled up with some type of imaginary caffeinated beverage, and my clipboard handy, complete with pink glitter pen that my grandpa gave me. I was going to take over the world by storm.
By Monica Daniels8 years ago in Journal
INFJ Leadership
INFJ the dearest and most misunderstood out the MBTI types. For those who don't know what an INFJ is or MBTI is or cognitive functions, I suggest doing a quick google search.
By Darius Acuna8 years ago in Journal
How To Manifest What You Want by Pushing Through Resistance
For many of us, finding a job is a challenge. Many factors that may be working against us in our search for employment is geographical location, the opportunities available that are within our experience or training, and our past work history. The overall job market of today is booming with opportunities, but not for everyone. Those of us in awakened state, who have begun the ascension process, have a higher vibration than those who are still "sleeping." While awakening is a wonderful experience, the ascension has its challenges. Some of us are not able to successfully navigate the job matrix, as we are on a higher vibration and make others uncomfortable. In the workplace, this often results in the loss of a job or the inability to find one at all. The answer lies within the discovery of our purpose, the proper implantation of the law of attraction and manifesting experiences rather than outcomes.
By Lady Red8 years ago in Journal
Y'all Come Back, Now!
My wife and I were sipping morning coffee today and she commented on how the level of customer service in restaurants has changed here in the South. Not for the better, mind you. To be transparent, we are formerly Yanks who moved to Atlanta back in the late eighties, so we know a thing or two about Boston etiquette. One of the first things we learned to appreciate in Dixie was the real-deal southern hospitality. It was everywhere. True appreciation for the customer. There could not be more “thank you’s” and smiling faces, not to mention the ever-present “y’all come back now!” well wishes.
By Glenn Harriman8 years ago in Journal
10 Steps to Writing a Novel
Everyone knows that writing is easy... right? WRONG!!! Writing is one of the hardest things you will ever attempt in your life! You might be good with words, and able to string together some sentences that sound good, but a novel is another ball game.
By Angi Bartlett8 years ago in Journal