Comments on: Put It in Writing http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/ Happiness As a Spiritual Practice Tue, 22 May 2012 18:25:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Noor http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7555 Noor Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:39:00 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7555 Thanks, I'll need that!! Yeah, I need to decide this coming school year cuz it's my senior year. :) Thanks, I’ll need that!!
Yeah, I need to decide this coming school year cuz it’s my senior year. :)

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7547 Jean Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:20:40 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7547 Noor, Good luck in whatever you decide. I assume this is a decision you need to make this coming year? Noor,
Good luck in whatever you decide. I assume this is a decision you need to make this coming year?

]]> By: Noor http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7517 Noor Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:55:51 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7517 Well, the reason I'm not sure about psychology is that I'm going to have to study medicine and then specialize in psychology, and then become a doctor. That's how I'll do it if I wanna major in it, because simply studying psychology as a major in college won't do because it really doesn't have much of a future here where I live. I don't really know where I'm going to study college, as in which country, so therefore I don't know which university I'll be studying in. Well, the reason I’m not sure about psychology is that I’m going to have to study medicine and then specialize in psychology, and then become a doctor. That’s how I’ll do it if I wanna major in it, because simply studying psychology as a major in college won’t do because it really doesn’t have much of a future here where I live.
I don’t really know where I’m going to study college, as in which country, so therefore I don’t know which university I’ll be studying in.

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7488 Jean Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:55:49 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7488 tikno, Yes, that works just fine. That's what I'm doing now. That and learning to draw. I'm a visual thinker and finding pictures and trying to draw stirs my subconscious and stimulates my creativity. tikno,
Yes, that works just fine. That’s what I’m doing now. That and learning to draw. I’m a visual thinker and finding pictures and trying to draw stirs my subconscious and stimulates my creativity.

]]> By: tikno http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7476 tikno Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:11:28 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7476 I put it on a blog (writing on a blog) not on a paper. Is it same? I put it on a blog (writing on a blog) not on a paper. Is it same?

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7408 Jean Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:47:03 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7408 Evan, Yes! Writing as exploring, learning what I really think. That's the way it works for me. Noor, Psychology sounds like a winner. That was my daughter's major in college. What colleges might you attend? Do they have programs in psychology? rummuser, What a great quote. Thank you. :) Evan,
Yes! Writing as exploring, learning what I really think. That’s the way it works for me.

Noor,
Psychology sounds like a winner. That was my daughter’s major in college.

What colleges might you attend? Do they have programs in psychology?

rummuser,
What a great quote. Thank you. :)

]]> By: rummuser http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7395 rummuser Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:59:27 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7395 Among the saws that I grew up with was one very important one -"A short pencil is better than a long memory." I never leave home without a pocket book and a pen to make whatever notes that need to be taken about things that I need to do, once I am back at home. This used to be the same, during my working days too. As I write this, there are four separate projects on the drawing board as it were. They are all blog posts, for which I have got ideas listed and am in the process of fleshing out the outline with other inputs. Yes, I write a lot of notes to myself. Among the saws that I grew up with was one very important one -”A short pencil is better than a long memory.” I never leave home without a pocket book and a pen to make whatever notes that need to be taken about things that I need to do, once I am back at home. This used to be the same, during my working days too.

As I write this, there are four separate projects on the drawing board as it were. They are all blog posts, for which I have got ideas listed and am in the process of fleshing out the outline with other inputs.

Yes, I write a lot of notes to myself.

]]> By: Noor http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7388 Noor Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:59:09 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7388 Oh thanks so much for the link, it actually sounds a lot like me, and I do like to write, and I would imagine myself submitting articles to a newspaper for an example or so, but I'm more interested in helping people out, so being a psychologist is very appealing as a matter of fact, and it's a huge option for me since I think I'm good with dealing with people, and I like to help them, you know I've always thought about it, like it was always in the back of my mind, but I wasn't sure about it, but now I'm considering it more seriously, so thanks a lot!!! Haha, and about being a good manager, I can be a bossy person sometimes, it gets things done. ;) Oh thanks so much for the link, it actually sounds a lot like me, and I do like to write, and I would imagine myself submitting articles to a newspaper for an example or so, but I’m more interested in helping people out, so being a psychologist is very appealing as a matter of fact, and it’s a huge option for me since I think I’m good with dealing with people, and I like to help them, you know I’ve always thought about it, like it was always in the back of my mind, but I wasn’t sure about it, but now I’m considering it more seriously, so thanks a lot!!!
Haha, and about being a good manager, I can be a bossy person sometimes, it gets things done. ;)

]]> By: Evan http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7385 Evan Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:40:00 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7385 For me writing is about exploring, resolving and thinking something through. I find that things can become clear as I write - I find out things as I write, and that I can end up going in a different direction than that I started out in. For me writing is about exploring, resolving and thinking something through.

I find that things can become clear as I write – I find out things as I write, and that I can end up going in a different direction than that I started out in.

]]> By: Jean http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/06/22/put-it-in-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-7376 Jean Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:22:01 +0000 http://cheerfulmonk.com/?p=1077#comment-7376 Grannymar, I love quotations too. I've starting to add some illustrations to some of them. Your comment over at Transforming Stress about having been raised on guilt reminded me of this one: <img src="http://cheerfulmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/horse-shoe-and-four-leaf-clover-380.jpg" alt="null" /> It's helped a lot over the years to help me shed the idea that I should always be "unselfish" and sacrifice for others. Jody, If what you're doing works then that's fine too. :) Adebola, It's good hearing from you again. It sounds as if things are going well for you. That's great. suzen, I used to be a journal junkie too. To me it's like rototilling the soil so seeds can easily germinate and grow. I finally forced myself to stop because I wanted to do more focused writing. I wanted the pressure to build so I had an inner drive to write. The problem is I'm a visual thinker and I really to write something illustrated. I was stuck until I discovered blogging and Flickr. Ashok, I cheerfully admit I was addicted to journaling. It's gotten me through many a life transition. I'm sorry about your privacy being violated, but the general suggestion is write anyway, even if you have to tear it up and safely dispose of it. It's the act of writing that counts. But I also agree, blogging is a godsend. Noor, How strongly J are you? If you were an ENFP it wouldn't be surprising about the procrastination. ;) <blockquote> ENFPs are lucky in that they're good a quite a lot of different things. An ENFP can generally achieve a good degree of success at anything which has interested them. However, ENFPs get bored rather easily and are not naturally good at following things through to completion. Accordingly, they should avoid jobs which require performing a lot of detailed, routine-oriented tasks. They will do best in professions which allow them to creatively generate new ideas and deal closely with people. They will not be happy in positions which are confining and regimented. </blockquote> I'm a strong N and a P (borderline E/I and T/F) and the part about hating routine chores and needing to be creative applies to me. Back to ENFJ's...There are a wide variety of possible careers for an ENFJ. See for instance, <a href="http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFJ_car.html" rel="nofollow">Careers for ENFJ Personality Types</a> and <a href="http://www.personalitydesk.com/enfj-type-description.php" rel="nofollow">Personalitydesk</a>. Even though Personalitydesk calls the ENFJ the teacher, that isn't meant to be taken literally. The link has a long list of possible careers. Notice that Oprah Winfrey is an ENFJ. She doesn't restrict herself to a classroom. Keep in mind the lists are just possibilities. Notice also that Writer is mentioned in both links. It seems to me if you're posting regularly on your blog you must enjoy doing it. Do you have trouble getting yourself to write the posts? One reason I spent so much time writing in my journal is it's a good way to get in touch with my subconscious mind. I used to have the same problem as you...I would think about doing things, plan to do them, and then go off and do something else. It was clear my subconscious mind was in charge and I'd better get some teamwork going. It worked for me. I don't worry too much about procrastination...<a href="http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/02/09/the-joys-of-procrastination/" rel="nofollow">sometimes it's the best use of my time</a>. If I really do have some things that need to be done I use <a href="http://cheerfulmonk.com/2009/02/02/paperwork-sucks/" rel="nofollow">creative procrastination</a>. Of course, I may be a lot more gullible than you are. ;) So your sister threw away the can of juice? It sounds as if you might be a good manager. You know how to delegate. ;) Grannymar,
I love quotations too. I’ve starting to add some illustrations to some of them. Your comment over at Transforming Stress about having been raised on guilt reminded me of this one:
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It’s helped a lot over the years to help me shed the idea that I should always be “unselfish” and sacrifice for others.

Jody,
If what you’re doing works then that’s fine too. :)

Adebola,
It’s good hearing from you again. It sounds as if things are going well for you. That’s great.

suzen,
I used to be a journal junkie too. To me it’s like rototilling the soil so seeds can easily germinate and grow. I finally forced myself to stop because I wanted to do more focused writing. I wanted the pressure to build so I had an inner drive to write. The problem is I’m a visual thinker and I really to write something illustrated. I was stuck until I discovered blogging and Flickr.

Ashok,
I cheerfully admit I was addicted to journaling. It’s gotten me through many a life transition. I’m sorry about your privacy being violated, but the general suggestion is write anyway, even if you have to tear it up and safely dispose of it. It’s the act of writing that counts. But I also agree, blogging is a godsend.

Noor,
How strongly J are you? If you were an ENFP it wouldn’t be surprising about the procrastination. ;)

ENFPs are lucky in that they’re good a quite a lot of different things. An ENFP can generally achieve a good degree of success at anything which has interested them. However, ENFPs get bored rather easily and are not naturally good at following things through to completion. Accordingly, they should avoid jobs which require performing a lot of detailed, routine-oriented tasks. They will do best in professions which allow them to creatively generate new ideas and deal closely with people. They will not be happy in positions which are confining and regimented.

I’m a strong N and a P (borderline E/I and T/F) and the part about hating routine chores and needing to be creative applies to me.

Back to ENFJ’s…There are a wide variety of possible careers for an ENFJ. See for instance, Careers for ENFJ Personality Types and Personalitydesk. Even though Personalitydesk calls the ENFJ the teacher, that isn’t meant to be taken literally. The link has a long list of possible careers. Notice that Oprah Winfrey is an ENFJ. She doesn’t restrict herself to a classroom.

Keep in mind the lists are just possibilities. Notice also that Writer is mentioned in both links. It seems to me if you’re posting regularly on your blog you must enjoy doing it. Do you have trouble getting yourself to write the posts?

One reason I spent so much time writing in my journal is it’s a good way to get in touch with my subconscious mind. I used to have the same problem as you…I would think about doing things, plan to do them, and then go off and do something else. It was clear my subconscious mind was in charge and I’d better get some teamwork going. It worked for me.

I don’t worry too much about procrastination…sometimes it’s the best use of my time. If I really do have some things that need to be done I use creative procrastination. Of course, I may be a lot more gullible than you are. ;)

So your sister threw away the can of juice? It sounds as if you might be a good manager. You know how to delegate. ;)

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