Blogging, tweets, journaling, writing and what it takes to make me effective.  Until I was into my doctoral studies, writing was something I did after thinking.  My thoughts were kept in my mental diary and pieces were delivered for whichever requirement I had to meet.  Call it a school project, work project, or something for family/friends.

Part of understanding comes from writing.  “Writing is thinking”.  I’ve found that writing is thinking; let go – forget punctuation and grammar – and just keep the pen, pencil, or keyboard moving.  Something worthwhile may surface and don’t throw out what is written – since I’ve been writing papers and blogging, the worthwhile items surface over time. 

At first, I would have a set time when I would write.  Now, my typical procedure is free-write; reflecting on an idea/thought as quickly as possible to keep the cognitive development flowing. 

So find a safe place to journal.  I like using my blog.  I have public pages and private pages which are searchable.  My public pages have increased my level of engagement with others and has made a difference in my learning.

Thank You for listening.