As some of you know, I used to do some writing about the NHL and the Blackhawks for a few different fan sites. I’ve always liked writing and have been considering getting back into it over the past several months. After graduation, I decided to make this WordPress site to display who I am, my educational experiences, and my career aspirations, among other things. I don’t know yet how often I will be writing on here or what it will be about; but, if I had to guess, it would be at least weekly and about a wide range of topics.
As the covid-19 crisis carries on, I have found myself having a bit more free time to reflect on the past, prepare for the future, and be productive in present time. I’ve found that reading and writing, each for even 30 minutes a day, is a very productive way to fill up this free time. Writing helps one to discover their inner thoughts, feelings, desires, wants, etc. Reading is a good way to learn new things, relive the past, or even to find inspiration to do your own writing. As I’ve came to the realization that I am now a college graduate ready to enter the workforce, I have started to put more importance on personal development and self-improvement.
This is also a very good time to learn a new hobby or skill that you have always wanted to or have always put off. My biggest fear is looking back on this time of social distancing and excess free time, wishing that I would have spent more time being productive and less time asleep or watching mindless television. Sites such as LinkedIn Learning or SkillShare offer thousands of courses for anyone to take, and some of them even come with accredited certifications upon completion. Take this time to better yourself, the new and improved you will thank your current self later.
Matt Morrow 