Why writing is important | Hien Phuong Trinh | TEDxThe Dewey Schools THT

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In an age of endless information consumption, we tend to forget our most brilliant thoughts the moment they strike. What if the key to reclaiming your creativity, identity, and independent voice isn't another digital tool, but a simple notebook? Hien Phuong explores how the habit of journaling can turn fleeting inspiration into self-understanding. Through an unlikely experience one night, I explored something I used to overlook: the way I consume information every day. What began as a small, forgettable moment made me question how much I actually remember and how much simply passes through me. I realized that constantly taking in ideas without reflecting on them left me feeling scattered and disconnected from my own thinking. Through this talk, I share how starting a media journal helped me slow down, think more intentionally, and understand my thoughts more clearly. It became a way for me to take back control over the ideas shaping my mind. This talk was given at a TEDx event using t

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