What Happens When You Write Your Story

​I’ve never been a writer. I’ve always gravitated toward systems, steps, and systematic approaches—essentially, a binary world. Living in a place of 0’s and 1’s just feels simpler. Yes or no. Right or wrong. Black or white. I never felt comfortable operating in the gray. The gray is uncertain, situational, and forces you to rely on your own confidence—your beliefs, your sense of right and wrong, your perspective.

But what were my beliefs, really?

I never realized how much I cared about what other people thought. How much insecurity shaped my choices, until recently.

I cared too much. It held me back from chasing what I’m passionate about, from asking for help, from sharing what lights me up.

There was always the fear of judgment, the fear of being shut down. I didn’t want to hear it, so I kept things quiet. Honestly, I’m impressed it took me this long to see it.

I started this journey as a desperate attempt to bring in some income.
“Become an influencer”—how hard could it be, right?

I’ve never been a social media person. Honestly, I’m still not. But something shifted when I started using it with intention instead of just scrolling. I went from passive observer to active participant—and that shift surprised me.

But what really pushed me out of my comfort zone wasn’t just showing up online—it was formalizing my thoughts here, on this blog, and sharing them with you. Putting my thoughts into words has forced me to get clear about what I actually believe, to act with intention, and to let go of caring about how many people see or “like” what I post.

Every time I look back at what I’ve written, I realize it’s real. It’s me. And most importantly, it’s helping me move forward—clarifying my thoughts, helping me grow, and slowly redefining my “why” that got lost along the way.

Writing has been a total game changer for me. If you’ve never tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot—even if you never share a word with anyone else. For next month, I’ll be offering free digital access to the Noticing Moments Journal. You don’t have to put yourself out there for the world—just share it with yourself. Write it down. Revisit it. Reflect. Grow.

I’d love to hear about your own “in between” moments—the messy, uncertain, or surprising stretches where growth happens quietly. What have you noticed about yourself lately? Where have you felt the most shift? If you feel comfortable, share your story in the comments, send me a DM or email, or just keep it for yourself. Whatever feels right.

Either way, we’re in this together.

Let’s notice and grow—one moment at a time.