which unfortunately makes me better than every American.
but seriously, reading has allowed me to actually articulate my thoughts and I read literature to simply think. borrowing ideas fuels my creativity and I become so much more productive.
im no pro, but whatโs helped me is reading as often as i can (fiction or no-fiction, any form) and then comparing my writing to the things i like reading but making sure not to do it in a self-hating way but a constructive way
silence never bothers me and allowing a couple of seconds to just be in the moment with another person is fine. take a breath, generate your next thought, and move on.
friendships go both ways...find someone who matches your energy. chasing your dreams makes you interesting and others will naturally gravitate toward you.
