Discovering Your Inner Voice During Challenging Times
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Chapter 1: The Importance of Inner Voice
During the pandemic, as people were confined to their homes, I had the opportunity to connect with my true self. Through the journals I kept, I realized that my inner voice consistently guided me towards the truth.
As I grew weary of reading countless articles and books online, I turned my focus towards fitness. Life was going well; I had self-discipline and was improving myself daily. However, everything changed when I completed my university studies and learned about the earthquake in Adana.
With my family residing in Adana, I was compelled to move back home, where I'm currently preparing for graduate school while also writing articles about entrepreneurship.
The only regret I harbor is wishing I had the mindset I possess now when I began university. Many parents try to keep their children away from computers while they prepare for university entrance exams, often resorting to various tricks, such as hiding modem cables. A whole generation grew up with the internet and computers, and I am one of them. Thankfully, today's parents recognize the value of the internet, as do today’s children.
The reason I had distanced myself from Turkish articles until now was the severe crisis that erupted (which you all are well aware of from the news). About a year ago, when I discovered the Medium platform, I started writing English poetry and submitted my work for publication. In the next two months, I plan to revisit my writings and consider publishing them in a bookshop that specializes in individual publishing, in both Turkish and English.
My motivation for sharing this is that my inner voice and adventurous spirit have resurfaced. When nurtured correctly, one's inner voice always speaks the truth, especially in an age where many present themselves as experts without proper references.
During the pandemic, there was a lot of misinformation regarding the coronavirus, leading people worldwide to resort to various tricks just to go outside. After thorough research online, it became possible to gain a clearer understanding of the virus; however, with the prevalence of SEO manipulation, many sought to profit from the chaos, much like pressing all the buttons in a game to advance to the next level.
The time spent at home during the pandemic turned out to be among my most peaceful moments. Working from home and staying away from the chaos of Istanbul brought me tranquility. Moreover, permanently leaving Istanbul has positively impacted me both financially and emotionally. By avoiding chaos, I finally managed to make the right moves guided by my inner voice.
This first video, titled "Bu Başlığı Sessizce Okurken, İç Sesinizi Duyuyor musunuz?", explores the significance of recognizing and listening to one’s inner voice, especially during challenging times.
Chapter 2: Managing Your Critical Inner Voice
The second video, "How to deal with critical inner voice?", provides strategies for addressing and managing that often harsh inner critic that can hinder personal growth.