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An introvert who found her home among a community of worldwide writers. Documenting everything on the spectrum of personal growth. Follow me as I write towards progress.
There’s a fine line between courting someone and harassment.
Springtime in Berlin
“Hey, how are you doing?” I looked up from my phone and saw a man who I did not know. From his stance, I could see he was trying to make an advance. I applaud his bravery, as rejection always lurks around the corner.
“What are you doing?” he asked…
Don’t postpone that dream or idea for sometime in the future.
I was twenty. The median age was seventeen. Many of the dancers were even younger. I had wanted to explore this sport much earlier, but I was afraid of sucking through the initial stage of picking up a new hobby.
At twenty, a classmate from one of my project groups…
Use this Google Sheets Editorial Calendar 2021 template to plan Social Media posts across all your Social Media channels.
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· Why this template was created
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As just one person, it can feel challenging to be present in many places at the same time in the glorious online landscape. Through creating a…
Writer, spreadsheet & tooling nerd, amateur filmmaker, personal development junkie (aren’t we all), language lover, introvert.
My name is Gracia Kleijnen, and I came here to write *aggressively chugs down a cup of coffee and slams it on the table while placing fingers back on the home row*.
Professionally, I freelance in copywriting. That implies I write a lot. …
#4 You’re expected to
You don’t want to risk your kid picking the school drug dealer as their role model, do you?
Growing up, I was a shy kid. The sketching pad and paintbrush were my best friends. I found love mostly in art and self-expression. I had human friends too. These relationships didn’t get a chance to deepen due to moving around a lot. I also didn’t attach much value to…
#19 Work and family are part of the same entity: Life
Chasing Daylight tells of a man’s preparations for his approaching death after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. It’s a gem of a book, packed with insights that make you contemplate how you’re spending your time.
As anyone struck by an unexpected fate, O’Kelly, the author, thought he’d have more…
OPEN LETTERS
Part of your story can be someone else’s lifeline
Dear Anonymous Blogger,
I don’t remember when or what happened. I was going through a lesser phase where I didn’t feel down; I just felt nothing at all.
In an attempt to fight off my demons, I turned to Google. I encountered a small blogger’s listicle with dead honest tips on how to…
Some people may just be desperate — the key is figuring out for what?
Normally, we’re consuming the content brands throw at us on social media. When you work in marketing, you get to see it from the other side.
Managing a social media account taught me quite a few things about how people tick. One of my clients had a decent double-figure following…
Gracia Kleijnen
Writing my way to progress. Topics: personal growth, life lessons, tooling & (failed) ventures. Owner: Google Sheets Geeks pub. https://bit.ly/GraciaWrites
