Writing about oneself can be a daunting task. It's a journey into the depths of self-awareness, a challenge to articulate personal experiences and emotions. Why is it so difficult? Let's delve into the complexities of self-expression and introspection.
When applying for a job, it’s hard to write the perfect cover letter
We write to seek approval of others, but we don’t know who’s reading or who our competitors are
- An experiment by Mark Snyder and colleagues in the late 1970s showed that subconsciously, men subconsciously communicate their judgements to the women they are talking to, and women pick up on these subtleties and change their behaviors accordingly
A dirty business
Putting ourselves out there professionally actually makes us feel dirty. Literally.
- In a study, 306 adults were asked to imagine one of two scenarios
- One group recalled a time when they needed to create a relationship with someone who would benefit them professionally
- The other group thought about an instance where they socialized casually, like at a party.
Three tips to unblock autobiographer’s block
Forget the pressure you’re under and just start writing
- Let someone take a red pen to it
- Remember that you’re not alone
- Everyone has had to self-promote in some way
- It’s not fun or easy, but it’s necessary
