Crafting My Blog Journey: Steps to Start Writing and Reflections at 35

Today, I am 35 years old. It feels nice because I am thankful for everything I have achieved so far. I’m not saying life was easy, but that’s the beauty of it—succeeding in difficult moments and learning valuable lessons. Looking back, so many things have happened, and if I think about living another 35 years, it seems like a long time—so much to do, so many memories to create.

Some say life is short; others say it’s long. For me, it feels like just yesterday when I was a child. But when I reflect on the experiences, the people I’ve met, and the connections and friendships I’ve made, I feel grateful, and my heart is full of joy.

I never became the person others wanted me to be; I become someone new every day. I know who I want to be because I have my values that never change. However, I meet different people every day, and various situations arise that I cannot ignore. I adapt to life while keeping my values as my guiding principles. Here, I can mention the first lesson life taught me: People will tell you what to do based on their experiences, but it is I who must make decisions for myself because I am the one living my life. This motivates me to get to know myself better and to accept myself. It might seem contradictory to what I previously wrote; however, it’s always good to seek advice from others, talk to those you trust, and never be afraid to let go the fear of being judged and ask for help.

Less than two months ago, I spoke to a special friend who had to make an important decision. I shared what my logical decision would be based on my life experience. In the end, her choice was different from what I suggested. At first, I didn’t understand why she made that choice, but when she explained her reasons, I was happy because she made the best decision for herself, not for me. The lesson I learned: Never push people to make decisions; instead, help them understand what they really want so they can make the best decision for themselves and find inner peace.

There are many problems in the world—so many wars, with some taking advantage of others. Everyone can decide where to concentrate their energy. Similarly, I think of many things I would like to do, and I often feel overwhelmed because it’s too much. I’ve learned that I cannot save everyone or do everything. I need to start with the small things in my life.

One of the things I’m doing now is writing this blog. I’ve been thinking for a long time about doing something different, and I wanted to start somewhere. I never found the courage to do it because it seemed very complicated. I viewed it as a daunting task and got lost; I forgot to break it down. I see that when I break a problem into little pieces, it’s easier to solve. The same applies to my situation. The funny thing is that I’ve told this to others, but I didn’t practice it myself. They say that things are easier said than done.

How did I break down the technical part?

1. Finding a catchy name for my blog. I had so many ideas that I could write an entire post just about the blog name.
2. Buying/registering the domain brainstormers.club at namecheap.com.
3. Purchasing a plan at wordpress.com to publish my blog.
4. Adding the domain to my email provider Proton.me, where I can manage the emails.
5. Choosing a theme for the blog website.
6. And starting to write – here I am.

Will I know what to write about? Will I find an audience? There are many unknowns for now, but I will discover them day by day. I might succeed or fail, and in either case, there will be new lessons to learn, and I look forward to it.

Does this look interesting to you? Please get in touch with me and let me know your thoughts. I would be happy to connect with you!