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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 6, 2023 18:56:46 GMT
I’m not sure there is such a thing out here yet, but if you were asked to fill a page in it what would you write?
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 6, 2023 21:03:56 GMT
For what purpose? Applying for a job? Looking to make friends? Looking for a husband/wife? I need parameters.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 6, 2023 21:39:39 GMT
Are you asking “how to” do that?
Or are you asking us to put ourselves out there - i.e., write a description of ourselves?
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 7, 2023 7:14:32 GMT
For what purpose? Applying for a job? Looking to make friends? Looking for a husband/wife? I need parameters. To show the world who you are … so I guess that can open all those opportunities up. |
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 7, 2023 7:15:00 GMT
Are you asking “how to” do that? Or are you asking us to put ourselves out there - i.e., write a description of ourselves? How to |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 7, 2023 8:36:39 GMT
I think it depends a bit on context and why (work vs personal) but for me it starts with participating or volunteering in activities that I'm good at and confident in. I recently joined a new running group in the city I'm moving to for example
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 7, 2023 12:17:49 GMT
Okay then, I’m going with how to write a description of yourself to “put yourself out there” whether for a job, a dating site, a blurb for the news or whatever.
Beyond the name, where you live, what you do basics, I like knowing what makes someone tick. Don’t write Hobbies and then give a dry list. Write about the one you’re passionate about. Pick your personality trait that you like the best about yourself and tell a story in which that trait made all the difference. Describe a skill you have that may be somewhat unique. Write about an experience that changed your life and what you learned from it.
Then I’ll feel like you put yourself out there and I’m really beginning to know you.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 7, 2023 13:33:28 GMT
I think it depends a bit on context and why (work vs personal) but for me it starts with participating or volunteering in activities that I'm good at and confident in. I recently joined a new running group in the city I'm moving to for example I like that idea, to broaden your social circle. Networking. I’ll look around here to see what they have going on. Thank you ☺️ Btw I woke up this morning with the song Good Thing playing in my head. I shared the link to this thread with a friend on fb messenger and they show a profile pic in the thumbnail and it’s yours. Even though I sent the whole thread. |
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 7, 2023 13:38:47 GMT
Okay then, I’m going with how to write a description of yourself to “put yourself out there” whether for a job, a dating site, a blurb for the news or whatever. Beyond the name, where you live, what you do basics, I like knowing what makes someone tick. Don’t write Hobbies and then give a dry list. Write about the one you’re passionate about. Pick your personality trait that you like the best about yourself and tell a story in which that trait made all the difference. Describe a skill you have that may be somewhat unique. Write about an experience that changed your life and what you learned from it. Then I’ll feel like you put yourself out there and I’m really beginning to know you. I agree that definitely is showing yourself rather than hiding through vagueness. That would be a good page to read. And what ways could they share that with the world? |
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 7, 2023 14:02:17 GMT
I actually said, "I had a stroke of genius this morning." in a meeting last week after I woke up with a great solution to a problem that others had accepted as impossible. It accomplished two things: 1) it set up what I was about to say in a positive light to increase acceptance and 2) it was an opportunity to brag on myself.
I was given the sage advice as a teenager that you have to brag on yourself because only the rare person will do it for you. For me, that means actually telling friends about things I may have done professionally or in some other context that they may not have seen. I find it easiest to do through stories, and I enjoy telling stories.
It also means learning who those rare people are who will advocate for you and remember to do it for others. I love sharing what my team has done at work (by name) - it doesn't take anything away from me (I delegated correctly, hired the right people, trained my staff, etc.), and it makes them feel great!
Meeting people, making friends, a building genuine connections is harder! I'm sure common activities are the answer - my best friend was discovered through Girl Scouts when our now 20-year-olds were 8. Dating is made easier by apps these days - they should have those for friends. I waited a full 7 years after my divorce, and I found I was pretty successful in dating, which was kind of surprising to me. Most importantly, I found the right person at the right time for me.
You might enjoy something like Toastmasters. Its an organization with local clubs that work on presenting yourself - gaining confidence, giving speeches, etc. You could meet people and specifically work on putting yourself out there.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 8, 2023 0:39:37 GMT
I actually said, "I had a stroke of genius this morning." in a meeting last week after I woke up with a great solution to a problem that others had accepted as impossible. It accomplished two things: 1) it set up what I was about to say in a positive light to increase acceptance and 2) it was an opportunity to brag on myself. I was given the sage advice as a teenager that you have to brag on yourself because only the rare person will do it for you. For me, that means actually telling friends about things I may have done professionally or in some other context that they may not have seen. I find it easiest to do through stories, and I enjoy telling stories. It also means learning who those rare people are who will advocate for you and remember to do it for others. I love sharing what my team has done at work (by name) - it doesn't take anything away from me (I delegated correctly, hired the right people, trained my staff, etc.), and it makes them feel great! Meeting people, making friends, a building genuine connections is harder! I'm sure common activities are the answer - my best friend was discovered through Girl Scouts when our now 20-year-olds were 8. Dating is made easier by apps these days - they should have those for friends. I waited a full 7 years after my divorce, and I found I was pretty successful in dating, which was kind of surprising to me. Most importantly, I found the right person at the right time for me. You might enjoy something like Toastmasters. Its an organization with local clubs that work on presenting yourself - gaining confidence, giving speeches, etc. You could meet people and specifically work on putting yourself out there. Love that! Yes I’ve heard of Toastmasters, haven’t thought of them. Thank you! |
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