Exploring My Favorite Reads: Five Articles from This Month
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Chapter 1: February Favorites
This month, I came across some remarkable articles on Medium that truly resonated with me. Here’s a curated list of my top five reads, presented in the order I encountered them.
Section 1.1: Reflecting on Life Changes
One notable article titled "Five Questions That Prompted My Career Shift" by Natasha Nichole Lake delves into the pivotal questions she posed to herself that led her to make a significant life change. Through this introspective journey, she was able to realign her life with her core values and passions, inspiring readers to consider their own paths.
Section 1.2: The Power of Sharing
In "How Sharing My Story Transformed My Life", Yana Bostongirl articulates the therapeutic impact of narrating her struggles with depression. She reflects on how sharing her experiences not only aided her healing but also inspired others, underscoring the message that hope is always within reach.
Chapter 2: Unique Perspectives
The next article, "Navigating Identity: Growing Up Biracial" by KL Simmons, offers a compelling view of her upbringing as a lighter-skinned individual raised by a Black mother. Her insights into the societal perceptions she faced are both enlightening and relatable, especially to those with similar backgrounds.
Section 2.1: Breathing Life into Old Stories
Justiss Goode's piece, "Reviving Unfinished Stories", provides valuable writing advice on how to rejuvenate old narratives without falling into the trap of redundancy. Inspired by her approach, I'm considering revisiting some of my earlier drafts that deserve a second chance.
Section 2.2: The Accountability Game
Lastly, Shaunta Grimes shares an article titled "A Game-Changing Accountability Tool for Writers". Although it was published a year ago, its relevance endures. The writing technique she introduces is not only effective but is also supported by a YouTube video, making it accessible for visual learners and enhancing engagement for readers.
I eagerly anticipate diving deeper into the works of these authors, and if you haven't yet connected with them, I highly recommend that you do!
Here are a couple of my latest writings:
- The Experience Tax: Examining the unique challenges Black women in tech face regarding perceived experience.
- Medium Writers: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: An invitation to engage and share personal writing prompts.